‘Sex for Water’- How women are paying the price of water
Corruption in the water sector is not new. But when the currency to access this service is a woman’s body, corruption is showing a different face. Unfortunately, many of us…
Why civil society organizations have a critical role to play in solving Africa’s sanitation crisis
One of the greatest challenges we face as a continent is the enduring sanitation crisis. 1 in 3 people still live without adequate sanitation facilities, a figure that rises to…
Putting integrity and accountability at the heart of government response to COVID-19, especially in the water sector
THE COVID-19 CRISIS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED THE VULNERABILITY OF THE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHOSE HUMAN RIGHTS TO WATER AND SANITATION HAVE NOT BEEN REALISED The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the…
Five human rights principles that put people center stage in water, sanitation and hygiene responses to COVID-19
Empowering and increasing the dignity of marginalised and vulnerable people will help us emerge from the COVID-19 crisis with healthier societies and revitalised opportunities for development and peace. Louisa Gosling,…
Accessibility to water
In many countries, access to water itself is not a problem. In these lush, agricultural communities, it’s water storage and sanitation issues that continue to make people sick. For people…