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Which disciplines have traditionally received less attention in water resources management?
What is necessary to address the social and political nature of water management?
What are Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) recognized as in water resources management?
Which international convention had the highest number of signatories on its opening day?
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What does the CRPD aim to be?
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What does the CRPD insist on regarding persons with disabilities?
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What percentage of women are engaged in agricultural activities in southern Asia?
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Based on the information provided, how many hours are spent daily by women and girls globally in the pursuit of water collection?
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What percentage of countries globally have a formal or consistent representation of women at higher levels in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)?
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Based on the information provided, what is the production yield disparity between female farmers and their male counterparts in several low to middle-income countries?
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Why is GEDSI important in the context of water resource management and food systems?
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What does GEDSI stand for?
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Why do women often face limited access to and control over water resources in agriculture?
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What is the role of women in agriculture according to the text?
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What percentage of women in Sub-Saharan Africa are categorized as 'malnourished'?
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Which groups are highlighted as being important to include in water resource management and food systems?
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According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), what defines persons with disabilities?
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What is social exclusion?
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What is one of the reasons for the declining trend of women's participation in irrigation and water management?
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What percentage of the population in the poorest communities is affected by disabilities, according to the World Report on Disability?
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Which of the following is true about gender roles and caregiving, as mentioned in the text?
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What is one of the challenges faced by women in rural regions regarding their involvement in Water Users' Organizations (WUAs)?
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Which region has the highest percentage of women engaged in agricultural activities?
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What percentage of agricultural landholders worldwide are women?
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What is the main consequence of underrepresentation of women in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)?
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What is one of the reasons for the lower agricultural production yield of female farmers in low to middle-income countries?
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Which group of individuals face higher rates of violence compared to those without disabilities?
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What proportion of individuals with disabilities in Ethiopia encounter barriers when trying to access basic water facilities?
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In which countries do individuals with disabilities engaged in agricultural pursuits face riskier working conditions and reduced pay?
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What is one of the consequences faced by farmers with disabilities when selling their produce?
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What is one of the factors contributing to the economic fragility of individuals with disabilities?
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What is the goal of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)?
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How many signatories did the CRPD gain on its opening day?
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What does the CRPD aim to be?
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Which group of people is mentioned as being excluded from water-related decisions?
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What percentage of global citizens is believed to have a disability, according to the text?
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What does the CRPD insist on regarding persons with disabilities?
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Which of the following is NOT a focus of the Lesson 1 objectives?
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Why is it important to address the social and political nature of water management?
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What is the role of Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in water resources management?
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Why is GEDSI important in the context of water resource management and food systems?
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What is the role of women in agriculture, according to the text?
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What does GEDSI stand for?
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Why do women often face limited access to and control over water resources in agriculture?
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Which region has the highest percentage of women engaged in agricultural activities?
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What percentage of agricultural landholders worldwide are women?
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Why do women often face limited access to and control over water resources in agriculture?
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Based on the information provided, what is the production yield disparity between female farmers and their male counterparts in several low to middle-income countries?
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Which of the following disciplines has traditionally received less attention in water resources management?
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Why is it necessary to dig deeper to identify whose interests are being served by processes and decisions related to managing and distributing water resources?
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What is the role of Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in water resources management?
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Which document gained the highest number of signatories on its opening day?
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What is the main purpose of the CRPD?
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What is the significance of the CRPD's categorisation of persons with disabilities?
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Which region has the highest percentage of women categorized as 'malnourished'?
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What is the main focus of GEDSI in water resource management and food systems?
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What is the definition of social exclusion?
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What is the main consequence of underrepresentation of women in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)?
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What is the purpose of GEDSI in water resource management and food systems?
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What is the importance of gender equality in water resource management?
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What is one of the challenges faced by women in agriculture?
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What does GEDSI aim to address in water resource management?
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Which of the following is a key factor contributing to the limited access to water for marginalized groups in local water governance?
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What is one of the reasons why individuals living in poverty are at an elevated risk of acquiring disabilities?
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What is the role of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)?
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What is one of the challenges faced by women in rural regions regarding their involvement in Water Users' Organizations (WUAs)?
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