Water is a basic requirement for life and there are many people that don't have access to a healthy water supply. World Water Day is a day to raise political awareness about the quality of water around the world. Its overall goal is to have water quality decisions made at the same level of importance as other issues.

World Water Day began in 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro. Since then, efforts and awareness about the importance of clean water have greatly increased. Today, thousands of participants attend the World Water Forum to learn about the issues associated with access to safe water.

The theme for World Water Day changes every year and is decided upon by the UN Water Group. Learn more World Water Day, this year's theme, and events going on in your area!