WUNRN
WOMEN & GIRLS - THE HUMAN RIGHT
TO SAFE WATER & SANITATION
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UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON THE RIGHT
TO SAFE DRINKING WATER & SANITATION - WEBSITE
Having
access to safe drinking water and sanitation is central to living a life in
dignity and upholding human rights. Yet billions of people still do not enjoy
these fundamental rights. The rights to
water and sanitation require that these are available, accessible, safe,
acceptable and affordable for all without discrimination. These elements are
clearly interrelated. While access to water may be guaranteed in theory, in
reality, if it is too expensive, people do not have access. Women will not use
sanitation facilities which are not maintained or are not sex segregated.
Having a tap which delivers unsafe water does not improve one’s access. Human
rights demand a holistic understanding of access to water and sanitation.The
rights to water and sanitation further require an explicit focus on the most
disadvantaged and marginalized, as well as an emphasis on participation,
empowerment, accountability and transparency.
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http://www.unmultimedia.org/tv/21stcentury/detail/3446440934001.html
Video of UN
Special Rapporteur on the Right to Water & Sanitation - Overview of Mandate
and Mission to Brazil
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For larger type and clarity, right
click to Full Screen viewing.
Women & The Right to Water - Power
Point
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COUNTRY VISITS OF UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEURS & INDEPENDENT EXPERTS http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/SP/Pages/CountryandothervisitsSP.aspx Mandate holders carry out country visits to investigate the situation of human rights at the national level. Mandate holders typically send a letter to the Government requesting to visit the country, and, if the Government agrees, an invitation to visit is extended. Some countries have issued standing invitations, which means that they are, in principle, prepared to receive a visit from any special procedures mandate holder. During such missions, the experts assess the general human rights situation in a given country, as well as the specific institutional, legal, judicial, administrative and de facto situation under their respective mandates. During the country visit the experts will meet with national and local authorities, including members of the judiciary and parliamentarians; members of the national human rights institution, if applicable; non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations and victims of human rights violations; the UN and other inter-governmental agencies; and the press when giving a press-conference at the end of the mission. After their visits, special procedures' mandate-holders submit a mission report to the Human Rights Council including their findings and recommendations. ________________________________________________________________________________ TO UNDERSTAND
WOMEN & WATER *FOLLOW THE
MONEY *WATCH THE
POLITICS & POWER *CONSIDER
GLOBALIZATION *SEE IMPACT OF
BUSINESS/INDUSTRY *NOTE LAND
& PROPERTY RIGHTS *LOOK AT
CORRUPTION MULTILEVEL *STUDY MULTINATIONAL AGREEMENTS *CHALLENGE
PATRIARCHAL CONTROL *SEE
POLARIZATION OF THE POOR,
SPREADING OF THE CLASSES *LOOK FOR
HUMAN RIGHTS |
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