Iran is grappling with a severe crisis driven by water scarcity, which affects life, health, culture, food security, and freedom from discrimination. With one of the highest water depletion rates globally, Iran faces a predicted 25% decline in surface water runoff by 2030, disproportionately impacting ethnic minority communities. One example of this is Lake Urmia, a cultural and economic center for the Turkish community, which has shrunk by 90% since 1985. Another is the drought in Khuzestan, home to a large Arab population, which experienced a 30% decline in rainfall in 2018.
The Abraah Water Rights Initiative works with international bodies and civil society to raise awareness about access to water and to develop educational resources for people in Iran. Additionally, Abrah provides capacity building resources for civil society by translating international resources into Persian and offering training. Follow our Instagram page for updates and information: Abraah Water Rights Initiative.
