Protecting Human Rights – Applying the principle of Non-discrimination and Equity How can legislation help protect the rights of those who are most vulnerable? Notot everyone is able to enjoy the same access to human rights, especially when it comes to the rights to water and sanitation and to a […]
Community-Centered Water Governance in Mali
Water management must center on community involvement, ensuring the human right to water and sanitation. Sustainable solutions require local knowledge, especially from marginalised groups like women and Indigenous communities.
In Mali, the African Development Bank’s Bamako/Kabala project improved water access for 1.6 million people by involving local councils and grassroots organisations. This demonstrates how public participation leads to better, more sustainable water governance.
Accountability in water resource management
Accountability is a key element of achieving the human right to water and sanitation, but what does it mean? We have explained one way to support this through a case study in our African publication in Chad whereby we cite the national legislation and a project where it is demonstrated. […]
The Power of Community: Human Rights in Water and Nature
World Water Week at Stockholm was full of events! Thursday August, 29th, we were excited to have our CEO, Amanda Loeffen, participate in one of the Talkshows hosted by SIWI to talk about the power of involving the community when it comes to decision-making and preserving the human rights to […]
World Water Week: Our event and publications launch
Figure 1. Emelina Ipuana (Wayúu), CEO Amanda Loeffen (HR2W), Maria Paula Ordoñez Charry (WaterAid Colombia) After nine months of development, we are thrilled to present our collaborative publications with the development banks, African Development Bank (AfDB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), including the Water Research Commission […]
Inclusive decision-making: Turning legal best practice into practical community solutions
Event: Stockholm World Water WeekSession Date: Sunday, 25th August, 9:00-10:30am Inclusive decision-making can transform water and sanitation projects – allowing the community to contribute to project design. Join us on Sunday, 25th August, from 9:00 to 10:30 am, for an insightful session at Stockholm World Water Week. This session, convened […]
The Power of Community: Human Rights in Water and Nature
This talkshow event will be a lively televised interview between experts from HR2W, IUCN and ADB, held at SIWI’s World Water Week on Thursday 29th at 9 am in the Talkshow Studio, Level 5. Developing water infrastructure, whether natural or man-made, is likely to be more sustainable if those people […]
Regional Publications on investment in humans and nature
The conservation of natural water resources is linked to the provision of drinking water and productive use. We are under pressure to provide infrastructure development to meet the growing needs of populations in a climate changing world, coupled with the need for higher standards of living to meet the human […]
Celebrating Dr. Pedi Obani’s Prestigious Appointments and Funding Achievement
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Pedi Obani, HR2W’s Chair of our HR2W Expert Committee, has been awarded the prestigious Future Leaders Fellowship by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding body. This honour is a testament to her outstanding contributions to climate justice, gender equality, and legal reform. […]
Small Scale PPPs in Water and Waste Water Sector
The World Association of PPP Units and Professionals (WAPPP), in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), is conducting a series of insightful preparatory sessions focused on small-scale Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). These sessions aim to generate comprehensive guidelines on small-scale PPPs, set to be published later this […]
