{"id":861,"date":"2018-03-08T11:48:21","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T11:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/?p=861"},"modified":"2026-04-14T02:40:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T02:40:01","slug":"celebrate-spirit-womanhood-womens-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/celebrate-spirit-womanhood-womens-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate the Spirit of Womanhood &#8211; Women\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"answer-box\" style=\"background:#f0f8ff;border-left:4px solid #0073aa;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:24px\"><strong>Quick Answer:<\/strong> Women and girls bear a disproportionate burden of the global water crisis &#8212; UNICEF estimates women and girls collectively spend 200 million hours per day collecting water globally. Access to reliable clean water near the home frees women and girls for education, economic activity, and improved health outcomes, making water access a core women&#8217;s rights issue.<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A movement that started around 110 years ago in the 1900\u2019s, Women\u2019s Day has transformed over the years. The once looked down upon gender is quite rightfully celebrated around the world on March 8 every year. It is a day that by its very definition celebrates the social, cultural, political and economic achievements of women across the world. The movement has come a long way and the progress is noticeable but the fight doesn\u2019t end here. As more and more women as well as men join the cause, there is a hope and need of extinguishing the long time fire in many places where women are still underpaid, still discriminated against and still considered the second gender.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UN estimates that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">women make only 77 cents on every dollar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> earned by men for equal work. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Of the total companies in the Fortune 500 list in 2016, only <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4.2% were women CEOs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite being almost the same number as men in the world, globally there is only a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">23% female representation in the parliament.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even today a good number of women suffer from poverty, lack of health care and education in almost every part of the world.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThe fastest way to change society is to mobilize the women of the world.\u201d &#8211; Charles Malik<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Businesses and International Women\u2019s Day<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the most recent of years, businesses have started paying attention and giving equal importance to the role of women in a workforce. Studies have shown that diverse team increases productivity, is goof for financial returns, very good for employee engagement and more. The movement is grabbing attention in the industries for understanding that equal rights affect everyone and female representation does too. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Promotion of gender diversity in a workplace<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Globally, females represent only 50% of the labor force against the 76% of men representation. This figure can easily be changed by empowering women in industries and building better economies. The industry doesn\u2019t matter, just as long as you have policies that safeguard everyone\u2019s right in a workplace, gender discrimination will not happen. This doesn\u2019t just come in a simple suit but is also a blessing in disguise. Reports and studies around the world have shown that encouraging gender diversity in the workplace has certain benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a study 2,360 companies globally in 2012 revealed groundbreaking statistics that showed companies with at least one female in the board outperformed the rest by a good 26% over a period of six years. A 2015 McKinsey report found certain relations between gender equality and higher performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A company\u2019s reputation when builds up on the lines of gender diversity, the talent pool available for recruiting doubles and so does the number of investors and customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A study by scientific American found that working alongside a diverse group of people can spark creativity, innovation, increase hard work and diligence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is a fact that by pulling women back, we are effectively developing at half the rate than our potential can. Promoting women and equal rights amongst all is a step towards ensuring that we grow and develop at a faster rate no matter what business we belong to. Celebrating Women\u2019s Day is voicing your opinion and making changes to see equal rights be a reality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>About Author:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/reverse-osmosis\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ampac USA<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a manufacturer of water treatment systems used around the globe for quality drinking water. The company has an experience of over 40 years, uses the latest technology to provide standard, reliable products and works with experts to give the best possible service.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><!-- Phase 2: FAQ Section --><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>What flow rates are available for emergency water treatment?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>AMPAC USA&#039;s emergency systems range from 1,500 GPD portable units to 50,000+ GPD trailer-mounted systems. Military-specification units are available for forward operating base deployment, producing potable water meeting EPA and WHO drinking water standards from virtually any source.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Are emergency RO systems suitable for disaster relief operations?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Yes. AMPAC USA&#039;s emergency systems are used by FEMA, the U.S. military, and international NGOs for disaster relief. They treat flood water, contaminated groundwater, and brackish sources, removing bacteria, viruses, and chemical contaminants to produce safe drinking water on-site.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>What power sources can emergency water purification systems use?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>AMPAC USA&#039;s emergency systems can run on generator power (120\/240V or 480V 3-phase), solar panels with battery backup, or vehicle power take-off (PTO). Low-power models consume as little as 0.5 kW, making them viable for off-grid deployment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>How durable are military-grade water purification systems?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>AMPAC USA&#039;s military systems are built to MIL-SPEC standards with stainless steel frames, powder-coated components, and UV-resistant materials. They are designed to operate in temperatures from -20\u00b0F to 120\u00b0F and are vibration-tested for transport in military vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Phase 2: Conclusion Section --><\/p>\n<div class=\"conclusion-section\">\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>This post highlighted how emergency and military-grade water purification systems provide safe drinking water rapidly in the most challenging field conditions. For organizations requiring deployable water treatment capability, AMPAC USA engineers portable and trailer-mounted systems built to perform wherever they are needed. Contact our team at info@ampac1.com or (909) 548-4900 to discuss your emergency water treatment requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Water Access and Gender Equity: The Connection<\/h2>\n<p>The global water crisis has a pronounced gender dimension. In most regions without adequate water infrastructure, water collection responsibility falls primarily on women and girls. UNICEF estimates that women and girls collectively spend 200 million hours per day collecting water &#8212; time unavailable for education, economic activity, or rest. In sub-Saharan Africa, where water access deficits are most severe, girls who lack water near school and cannot manage menstruation hygienically are significantly more likely to miss school or drop out entirely.<\/p>\n<p>Water quality is also a maternal and child health issue. Waterborne diarrheal disease kills approximately 1.7 million children under five annually and is a major contributor to maternal mortality in regions with inadequate water treatment. Pregnant and nursing women have elevated hydration requirements and heightened vulnerability to contaminants including nitrates, heavy metals, and microbial pathogens. Improving water access and quality disproportionately benefits the health of women and children, making it one of the highest-return public health interventions available.<\/p>\n<p>Community-scale water treatment solutions &#8212; solar-powered RO systems, rainwater harvesting with treatment, and gravity-fed filtration appropriate for off-grid settings &#8212; are increasingly deployed by NGOs and development organizations as targeted women&#8217;s empowerment interventions. AMPAC USA works with international development partners to provide appropriate-technology water treatment solutions for communities in water-stressed regions, with designs that minimize operational expertise requirements and can be maintained by community members without specialized training.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-section\">\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>Q: How does lack of clean water affect women and girls specifically?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>A: Women and girls in water-scarce regions bear the burden of water collection, spending hours daily on this task instead of attending school or engaging in economic activities. Unsafe water also causes illness that disproportionately affects caregivers who are typically women.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>Q: What is the connection between water access and girls&#039; education?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>A: Girls who lack safe water and sanitation facilities at school are far more likely to miss school during menstruation or drop out entirely. UNICEF data shows that access to separate, private latrines with water for hygiene is strongly associated with increased female school attendance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>Q: How many people lack access to clean water globally?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>A: According to WHO\/UNICEF 2023 data, approximately 2 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water services, and over 3.5 billion lack safely managed sanitation. Sub-Saharan Africa and parts of South and Southeast Asia face the greatest deficits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>Q: What water treatment solutions are appropriate for low-resource communities?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>A: Gravity-fed biosand filters, ceramic pot filters, chlorination with safe storage containers, solar disinfection (SODIS), and small-scale solar-powered RO systems are all used in low-resource contexts. Sustainability depends on community ownership, local maintenance capacity, and affordable consumable supply chains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>Q: What is WASH and why is it important for women?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>A: WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) is the international development framework addressing these interconnected needs. Adequate WASH reduces waterborne disease, supports menstrual hygiene management, enables girls&#039; school attendance, and reduces the time burden of water collection &#8212; all with disproportionate benefit to women and girls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>Q: How can I support global water access for women and girls?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>A: Organizations including Water.org, UNICEF&#039;s WASH programs, IRC WASH, and WaterAid work specifically on gender-responsive water access. Donations, advocacy for WASH in foreign assistance funding, and purchasing from companies committed to water stewardship all contribute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A movement that started around 110 years ago in the 1900\u2019s, Women\u2019s Day has transformed over the years. 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