Gender was a cross-cutting theme for the eleven Joint Programmes, pointing to the practical importance of reliable and safe drinking water and sanitation facilities for the well-being of women and girls in their everyday life. Strategically, the programmes supported women's leadership and influence in decision- making.
DEG-KM cooperated with UN-Women to strengthen the knowledge on how to integrate gender issues better in water and sanitation governance. This work included global studies, mapping exercises and specific case studies to analyse and showcase gender practices and strategies of the Joint Programmes.