🌍 On this #EarthDay , Human Right 2 Water stands for our planet—its #nature and its people. Advancing the human rights to #water and sanitation means protecting the #ecosystems we all depend on, today and for generations to come. For us, water justice is climate action. 💧🌱

Yesterday at the Biodiversa+ Science-Policy Forum on Biodiversity and Transformative Change! 🌿 Amanda Loeffen presented on Justice and equity in biodiversity transformation: From principles to practices — bridging principles and real-world action. #BiodiversityJustice #TransformativeChange

Amanda Loeffen representing HR2W at the 43rd @un-water.bsky.social meeting hosted by the International Fund for Agricultural Development in Rome, Italy.

The Welsh Government has published a paper proposing what it describes as “once‑in‑a‑generation” reforms to the governance of water in Wales Full story:

Welsh Government releases green paper introducing major reforms to water governance | New Civil Engineer

The plans include the creation of a dedicated Welsh economic regulator and a new statutory framework intended to drive investment, improve river health

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For Human Rights Day, HR2W Legal Expert, Kay Windle, shared her insight on New Zealand’s distinctive legal approach to the human rights to water and sanitation.

Women must shape the future of water. Worldwide, women make up just over one-fifth of the water sector workforce and remain underrepresented in decision-making roles. Join the conversation and help drive decisions shaping a more water-secure future for all! #WorldWaterDay

“The strength of human rights provisions lies in their enforceability” – Chelsea Agbasiere HR2W Legal expert Chelsea Agbasiere has developed an analysis on Kenya’s legal framework. Read more here: humanright2water.org/blog/2026/01...

Why is it important to push forward an inclusive and collaborative approach to guarantee the #HRWS and a #HRHE? HR2W Legal expert, Chelsea Agbasiere has developed an analysis on how they are implementing these rights for the Kenyan society. Read more: humanright2water.org/blog/2026/01...

In today’s political climate, Professor Martha Davis highlights the growing importance of international and federal standards and human rights frameworks as essential tools for advancing water and #sanitation justice. Progress, #leadership, and the work still to be done.

How can fragmented water governance challenge water rights? At our Human Rights Day dialogue, Professor Martha Davis explored how the human right to water is recognised and applied in the United States, with a particular focus on California.

🇧🇷 How are the human rights to water and sanitation upheld without explicit legal recognition in Brazil? Watch Legal Expert, Amael Notini's full presentation and analysis on Brazil on our latest blog here: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/12... #HRWS #Brazil #WaterJustice #HumanRights

Amael highlights gaps in accountability and transparency, particularly the lack of effective oversight and enforcement mechanisms within the water and sanitation sector.

🇧🇷 How are the human rights to water and sanitation upheld without explicit legal recognition? Brazil shows that constitutional silence does not mean inaction. As HR2W Legal Expert Amael Notini explains, Brazil’s Constitution does not explicitly recognise the human rights to water and sanitation.

The global water crisis affects everyone – but not equally. Where people lack the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, inequalities flourish, with women and girls bearing the brunt. It’s time to centre women and girls in water solutions. #WorldWaterDay

December 2025 Recap! On behalf of the HR2W team, we hope everyone enjoyed a restful break. As we step into a new and exciting year, we invite you to read our December newsletter on Substack. Subscribe to receive monthly updates: bit.ly/4srFucV

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When the #HRHE is integrated into the constitution, the country thrives. Uganda is a powerful example that with this foundation more legal frameworks can uphold the law and help the environment be #clean for everyone. Read a legal analysis on Uganda here: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/12...

We’re delighted to welcome Lesha Witmer to the HR2W Expert Committee! Her expertise on water governance, gender equality & human rights will strengthen our mission to advance the human rights to #WASH worldwide. Read more about our Expert Committee Members: humanright2water.org/expert-commi...

Today is #WorldToiletDay.🚽 3.5 billion people still lack safe toilets. In Kibera, children face health, and safety risks every day due to poor sanitation. The Watoto Program is changing this—one safe toilet, one child, one school at a time. 💛 Donate to help: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/11...

Today is World Toilet Day! 🚽 We need toilets fit for the future. We must urgently invest in ‘future-ready' sanitation – resilient to climate change and accessible to everyone, everywhere, always. 👉Take action: www.worldtoiletday.org #WorldToiletDay

🚽We’ll always need the toilet Whatever the future holds, we’ll always rely on sanitation to protect us from diseases. But today, 3.4 billion people still don’t have a safe toilet. 👉See how we can change that: www.worldtoiletday.org #WorldToiletDay

Happening today! If you are at the AWSISA @Afriwatersan conference join Workshop 4 to learn more about integrated #water, #energy, #food, and #ecosystems. Read more about the session here: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/10...

Are you attending the AWSISA #Water and #Sanitation Dialogue? Don't miss Workshop 4 - an opportunity to learn more about integrated #WEFE solutions in rural locations. Thank you to the event's participants and organisers for making this happen! Learn more: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/10...

🇿🇦 How have legal protections of #Water, #Sanitation & a #HealthyEnvironment set human rights standards in South Africa? South Africa’s Constitution makes access to water a fundamental right—anchored in dignity, equity & sustainability. Read more: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/10...

Culture-based solutions must be at the heart of #Climate and #WaterGovernance and #humanrights. By restoring #culturalheritage, valuing cultural capital & fostering a culture-positive mindset, we strengthen both ecosystems & communities. Learn more on our blog: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/10...

Turkey’s integration of international #humanrights standards into law shows strong commitment to #waterjustice and ecological integrity. Read more about Turkey’s legal framework on our latest blog written by Chelsea Agbasiere here: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/10...

Turkey’s commitment to the right to a healthy #environment and the right to #water showcases its respect for human dignity and intergenerational #equity as the backbone of its water and environmental governance. Read Chelsea Agbasiere's analysis here: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/10...

Will you help? 🌊 This #WorldRiversDay, let’s stand with children who still lack access to #cleanwater and safe sanitation. The Watoto Programme leads local #river clean-ups so children in #Kibera can thrive in a healthier environment. Donate here: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/09...

🌍 #Equality, #dignity, #health — are all rights protected in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria’s Constitution. But menstrual health still needs to be recognised. It is not the only country that needs to prioritise #MenstrualJustice Read more about Bulgarian #MHM here: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/09...

💧 No biodiversity = no clean water. Healthy ecosystems are nature’s best water filters. Protect them, protect our future. #RightToBiodiversity #WaterSecurity @cgsg.bsky.social @unbiodiversity.bsky.social @un-water.bsky.social Watch the Talk Show from #WWWeek: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/09...

🚽Toilets are under pressure. Rising demand, climate change, old systems and low investment all threaten our human right to sanitation. 💬Let’s talk about it. Start a conversation today. #WorldToiletDay www.worldtoiletday.org