Diverting the flow : a resource guide to gender, rights and water privatization

A resource guide to examine the impact that the privatization of goods and services like water has on the
livelihoods of women, particularly poor women. Section one presents extracts from a variety of sources that highlight the critical issues related to water privatization and women, including: water as a human right, public versus private goods, gender roles and inequities, global policy trends, and governance issues. Excerpts from case studies, compiled by Public Citizen, on Kenya, Uruguay, Philippines, Egypt, South Africa and the United States.
Section two presents different arenas for civic engagement. This includes actions at the local level and entry points for advocacy on privatization issues in strategic global forums. Finally, a list of resources is provided to obtain additional information.