Author: Jacob Hayward Local water utilities’ policies regarding access, pricing, payment schedules, shutoffs, and debt collection have significant impacts on the individuals and communities that these utilities serve. In recent years, a distinct legislative trend towards mandated water policy transparency has been gaining momentum across the country. Simultaneously, an international […]
Women’s Role in Water
Our HR2W colleague Imanol Aguilera discussed the negative impacts of unequal water access on the lives of women during the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development. The event Water Pressure: sector specific public allocation for women’s empowerment – clean, affordable and gender equitable access to water took place on March […]
An Interview with our CEO
“Human Right 2 Water believes the key is in international law. Our NPO (not-for-profit organisation) uses international law at a local level, identifying the most vulnerable people and then drafting a pathway for reaching them through advocacy, and integration of simplified policy implementation.” Smart Water Magazine interviewed our CEO, Amanda […]
Integrated Water and Climate Solutions
In the month since the 2023 UN Water Conference, the onus is now on all of us to honour our commitments and translate the energy into action. The Water and Climate Coalition co-hosted this side-event with HR2W on Multistakeholder commitments to the Water Action Agenda – Integrated Water and Climate […]
Masterclass in Institutional Responsibility – now open for registration!
More information on how to become a member here. Register Here TODAY We are very pleased to share with you the following 5-module virtual masterclass event on Institutional Responsibility to support SDG 6 and the rights to water and sanitation. This masterclass series is being offered in collaboration with the […]
Scaling Up of Right to Children on WASH in Schools
This event is co-organized with the Centre For Community Health Research (CCHR), Human Right2Water, Switzerland; AOSED (An Organization for Socio-Economic Development ), Bangladesh; WHEC (Women’s Health and Education Center), USA; Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB), Malaysia; Malayala Manorama National Daily, India; FANSA (Fresh Water Action Network South Asia-Kerala), India.; […]
World Water Day
More than 1/4 of the world’s population still doesn’t have access to drinking water. This year we are celebrating World Water Day with the first UN Water Conference in 46 years. Today was a day filled with activities and initiatives to promote the importance of water protection and conservation. 2023’s […]
UN Water Conference
Human Right 2 Water will be co-hosting two events and participating in two other events for the 2023 United Nation Water Conference. Multistakeholder Commitments to the Water Action Agenda: Integrated Water and Climate Solutions from Science to Decisions to Actions Human Right 2 Water will be co-hosting a Side Event […]
Promoting Transboundary Water Cooperation
HR2W is co-hosting a workshop along with the Water Research Commission, Waternet, and Watershare. This event is an opportunity for Strategic Engagement to Promote Transboundary Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Cooperation in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). This workshop will be held on the 16th of March from 9:00 […]
Indigenous and Youth Solutions for Clean Water
“There is a lot to do!” This is what Noémie Plumier, our Legal Research Analyst, said when asked about the efforts we need to do when it comes to guaranteeing water and sanitation rights to vulnerable populations. Noémie joined the Global Policy Dialogue Series hosted by the UN Department of […]
