In 1992 the United Nations General Assembly declared March 22nd of each year as World Water Day. Countries are invited to devote the day to the conservation and development of water resources. As a result, conferences, round tables, seminars and exhibitions are held worldwide to promote public awareness of this global issue.
In 2007, a grassroots initiative called the Tap Project was created, which helps UNICEF provide clean water to children around the world. What started as a pilot effort in New York City has now become an internationally recognized fundraising program that operates in all 50 states. And, in years to follow, the Tap Project will be an international resource of donations for UNICEF and World Water Day.
In 2009, the UN World Water Day theme is "Shared Water–Shared Opportunities." Special focus will be placed on transboundary waters. This year on World Water Day, we call attention to the waters that cross borders and link us together. Whether we live upstream or downstream, we are all in the same boat.
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