Human Rights Day 2025: Turning the Right to Water from Principle into Practice 10 December 2025 we celebrated Human Rights Day by giving a space to water experts to highlight how legislation is being turned into practice. CEO, Amanda Loeffen invited the members of Human Right 2 Water to a […]
Water Security: Best Practices from Rural Africa
This week HR2W has participated on the AWSISA Africa and Global South Water and Sanitation Dialogue Conference in South Africa. This event convened experts from across Africa and beyond to discuss insights on the most pressing water and sanitation issues, with a strong focus on ensuring water security to the […]
Integrated WEFE Solutions in Rural Locations
Integrated Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Solutions in Rural Locations Rural communities across Africa continue to face interconnected challenges of water scarcity, limited energy access, food insecurity, and environmental degradation. On 10 November 2025, Human Right 2 Water and the Water Research Commission (WRC) will co-host a session exploring practical, community-driven solutions through the […]
South Africa’s Legal Protections for Water and Environmental Sustainability
Exploring South Africa’s Legal Protections for Water and Environmental Sustainability By: Grace Anarfi-Wadieh “Everyone has the right to have access to sufficient food and water.” This fundamental statement included in South Africa’s Constitution. South Africa has a commitment to guarantee the human rights to water and sanitation (HRWS), stating how […]
Water Policies to Support Investment in Humans and Nature
Water Policies to Support Investmentin Humans and Nature: A Compilation of Good Practices in Africa Good governance, supporting the HRBA, can reduce investment risk through greater sustainability. Inclusive decision-making with a wide range of stakeholders helps to strengthen local ownership, and encourage broader thinking and innovation for more sustainable design […]
