Gender gap in leadership positions in national ministries responsible for managing water resources and sanitation across the African sub-regions (IMAGE)

United Nations University

Gender gap in leadership positions in national ministries responsible for managing water resources and sanitation across the African sub-regions

Caption

This figure presents two bar charts comparing the representation of women and men in leadership roles across five African sub-regions: North, East, Central, West, and Southern Africa. Each region displays a stark gender disparity, with men consistently occupying the majority of leadership positions. Women’s representation ranges from 11% in Central Africa to 20% in West and Southern Africa. Error bars indicate variability across countries within each region, emphasizing both the persistent gender gap and regional differences in progress toward inclusive leadership in water governance. [Source: UNU-INWEH]

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United Nations University Instiute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH)

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