March  23 - 28,  2026

World Water Day, observed annually on March 2nd since 1993, celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water.

The UTEP One Water Cluster, faculty and staff at UACJ are inviting you to our annual celebration of World Water Day in March 2026. As we have for the past four years, we will celebrate with a week of interdisciplinary events. These events are designed to engage faculty, students, and community partners who are working on the issue of water from various perspectives. This creates a public platform to increase visibility of water scholarship and activism. It also provides an opportunity to develop new connections and working relationships on the topic. We expect to have a mixture of online and in-person events. 

This year’s theme is: “Water, Health and Gender”.

Water Week 2026 highlights the interconnections between water access, public health, and gender equality. Around the world, limited access to clean water and sanitation affects women and men differently, often placing a disproportionate burden on women and girls who manage household water collection and care responsibilities. Ensuring fair and sustainable access to water supports health, education, and opportunity for all, strengthening the foundations of equity and community well-being.