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Clean, safe access to water and sanitation, sustainable solutions, human rights, vulnerable people, SDG 6

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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
In case you missed it, our August Newsletter with news on World Water Week is out now: humanright2water.substack.com/p/august-new...
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August Newsletter
This newsletter includes all of our August updates from World Water Week, including the launch of our new application: HR2Wise!
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Happening today! Join the Water4All webinar and learn more about these projects!
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Safe toilets mean health. 1 in 5 people still lack a place to wash their hands with soap and water at home. For women and girls, safe sanitation supports healthier lives and brighter futures. What do safe toilets mean to you? #WorldToiletDay www.worldtoiletday.org
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🌍💧 Highlights from #WWWeek: Andrea Rubini (Water Europe) on Water-Oriented Living Labs — turning water innovation into action by putting research directly in the hands of decision-makers. Rread more: humanright2water.org/blog/2026/08/18/advancing-scientific-solutions-for-water-ecosystems-and-climate
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Happening tomorrow! Our Wed 26 Aug session explores how menstrual health can move from pilot projects to national WASH policy and financing — with AMCOW, iDE, SPLASH, UNICEF & WHO. 9am, C1, Level 2. Learn more: humanright2water.org/blog/2026/08...
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Thank you everyone for joining our session today on "Advancing Scientific Solutions for Water Scarcity, Ecosystems and Climate Resilience" at #WWWeek! A special thanks to our speakers for bringing their expertise and insights today! Learn more: humanright2water.org/blog/2026/08...
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
We’re hosting a World Water Week session on water scarcity, ecosystems & climate resilience — Mon 24 Aug, 9am, A4 Level 6. Join us in Stockholm or online. worldwaterweek.org/2026/tickets #WWWeek #WaterSecurity #WaterScarcity #ClimateResilience
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
We’re here! #WWWeek 2026 starts today! We are delighted to be in Stockholm for a week of conversations, collaboration and action around the future of water! Come visit the 4:08 stand and join our sessions in-person and online: worldwaterweek.org/2026/tickets
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
If you’re heading to Stockholm, come and find us! We look forward to reconnecting with colleagues, meeting new partners and sharing ideas throughout the week. Whether you’re joining us in Stockholm or tuning in online, we hope to see you there. Get your tickets: worldwaterweek.org/2026/tickets
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
We’re hosting a World Water Week session on aquatic biodiversity, human rights & Rights of Nature — Thursday 27 Aug, 2pm, C1 Level 2. Join us in Stockholm or online. worldwaterweek.org/2026/tickets
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
We’re joining SD WISHEES & @unesco.bsky.social at World Water Week or a session on safeguarding cultural heritage from climate extremes — Tue 25 Aug, 9am, Room 24/25. Join us in Stockholm. worldwaterweek.org/2026/tickets
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
We’re hosting a @WorldWaterWeek session on water scarcity, ecosystems & climate resilience — Mon 24 Aug, 9am, A4 Level 6. Join us in Stockholm or online. worldwaterweek.org/2026/tickets #WWW2026 #Water4All
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Attending #WorldWaterWeek2026? This August, HR2W will be bringing together our members, partners and experts for a series of events connecting human rights, science, biodiversity and climate resilience. Get your tickets: worldwaterweek.org/2026/tickets @water4all-eu.bsky.social
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
🌍 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. 💧🌱
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
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
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Amanda Loeffen representing HR2W at the 43rd @un-water.bsky.social meeting hosted by the International Fund for Agricultural Development in Rome, Italy.
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New Civil Engineer @social.newcivilengineer.com · 04/02/2026
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:
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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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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Read moe about #humanrights in #NewZealand on, HR2W Legal Expert, Kay Windle's analysis: ✅https://humanright2water.org/blog/2026/01/27/new-zealand-blog/ ✅https://humanright2water.org/blog/2025/12/18/turning-the-right-to-water-from-principle-into-practice/
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Initiatives such as the Local Water Done Well policy package set national service standards, strengthen local providers, introduce accountability mechanisms, and apply economic regulation to improve both accessibility and affordability.
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Despite the absence of a written constitution, New Zealand has developed strong legislative, policy, and regulatory frameworks to safeguard water rights.
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
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.
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
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
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
“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...
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
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...
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Watch Martha's analysis on the United States and California on our latest blog: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/12... Are you interested in knowing more about water in the United States? Read the Data on Tap publication on Our Partner's Research: humanright2water.org/blog/2023/05...
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
At our Human Rights Day dialogue, Martha explored how the human right to #water is recognised and applied in the United States, with a particular focus on #California.
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
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.
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Watch Martha's full presentation and analysis on the United States and California on our latest blog here: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/12...
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Because the right to water is not recognised at the federal level, California stands alone as the only U.S. state to formally recognise the human right to water through statutory law, explicitly grounded in international human rights norms.
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
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.
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
🇧🇷 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
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Read more about Brazil on Amael’s Policy brief on our website here: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/01...
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Despite these constraints, Brazil continues to advance water and sanitation rights through judicial interpretation and complementary legislation—demonstrating how human rights standards can be protected even in the absence of formal constitutional recognition.
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Amael highlights gaps in accountability and transparency, particularly the lack of effective oversight and enforcement mechanisms within the water and sanitation sector.
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Watch Amael’s full presentation and analysis on Brazil on our latest blog here: humanright2water.org/blog/2025/12... #HumanRightToWater #HRWS #Brazil #WaterJustice #HumanRightsInPractice #EnvironmentalRights #HR2W
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Yet courts have upheld these rights through the interpretation of related constitutional guarantees—including the rights to life, health, and a clean and healthy environment. At the same time, persistent challenges remain.
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
🇧🇷 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.
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
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
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
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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Dear Members of HR2W,
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
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...
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
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...
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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...
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
🚽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
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
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...
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
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...
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
🇿🇦 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...
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
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...
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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...
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Human Right 2 Water @humanright2water.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
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...
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