“The Human Rights-Based Approach is the mechanism by which we can achieve the SDGs in a realistic timeframe. It provides a guideline for how to engage with the local communities in a participative and inclusive manner, ensuring that there is no discrimination, and that vulnerable people are included in service […]
Providing water for the people being left behind
Register here Water service delivery is challenging in developing countries such as South Africa, Kenya, Pakistan, and Costa Rica. Despite adopting the human right to water in the constitution, there are often water shortages, disruptions, and lack of access to quality water. This webinar aims to share practices using the […]
COP26 and Actions to Increase Resilience Summarised
“There is no conflict between the right to water and the right to a healthy environment” , says David R. Boyd, Special Rapporteur for Human Rights and the Environment at this COP26 side event. HR2W teamed with WMO in the Science Pavilion at COP26 to bring together an occasion that […]
COP26 – Actions to increase resilience to climate disasters based on human rights
How do we increase resilience to climate events, prioritising needs of vulnerable people and their access to clean and safe water, hygiene and toilets? The Special Rapporteur for Human Rights to the Environment, David Boyd, discusses government preparedness with top experts in climate change, water and human rights. COP26 Science […]
Youth Perspective
A Legal and Policy Based Youth Perspective on the Human Rights to Water and Sanitation, 11th August 2021 “We need to get local communities involved to help solve problems to access”, says Imanol Aguilera at the youth-led Actors of Change workshop hosted by The World Youth Parliament on Water. This […]
Launch of Human Rights-Based Approach Publication
Watch the Webinar here The Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) was recognised by Kofi Annan as early as 1997 when he advocated for its implementation across the UN system. It means incorporating human rights and principles into any and every aspect of a working project. It goes beyond focusing on […]
Celebration of 10 Years of Human Rights to Water and Sanitation
Watch Webinar here Answers to Q&A from Panellists As of July 2020, ten years have passed since human rights to water and sanitation were recognised by the United Nations General Assembly. Whilst notable progress has been made in this time, for example, at least 10 countries have altered their legislation […]
Water, Climate Change and Human Rights
Stressing the fact that water is a human right, this webinar on climate change could not ignore the current crisis on COVID19. IWRA’s Scott McKenzie brought together a selection of experts stretching from China, South Asia and Central America to discuss the link between water and climate. The discussions circulated […]
