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U.N. Declares Water Is A Human Right

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

New York, July 28 2010– Today, in a historic moment for humanity the UN affirmed the right to water and sanitation as a fundamental human right. The resolution passed with 124 states voting in favour and 42 abstaining.

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TODAY: Briefing on the MDGs and the Human Right to Water

Monday, July 26th, 2010

New York, July 26 2010 — WEDO’s Rachel Harris will be facilitating a panel today on the MDGs and the Human Right to Water. A UN General Assembly Resolution titled “The Human Right to Water and Sanitation”, co-sponsored by at least 23 Member States of the United Nations and presented by the government of Bolivia, will be voted on Wednesday, July 28th.

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Join the Global Week of Action for the Human Right to Water and Sanitation!

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

New York, July 23 2010 — This week marks an historic moment: a UN General Assembly Resolution titled “The Human Right to Water and Sanitation”, co-sponsored by at least 23 Member States of the United Nations and presented by the government of Bolivia, will be voted on Wednesday, July 28th.

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Women’s Caucus Declaration: 4th World Water Forum (2006)

Tuesday, March 21st, 2006

Women’s Caucus makes statement and recommendations at the 4th World Water Forum in Mexico City.
Women’s Caucus Declaration: 4th World Water Forum (2006) (pdf)…

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Report on the Intergovernmental Preparatory Meeting

Friday, March 11th, 2005

Commission on Sustainable Development, February 28 to March 4, 2005, Summary of Outcomes.

Report on the Intergovernmental Preparatory Meeting (pdf)…

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