The United National General Assembly has recognized "the right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right that is essential for the full enjoyment of life and all human rights." ...
The High Court has declared access to water for drinking and daily use is a fundamental right of every individual of the country. A bench comprising Justice Md Ashraful Kamal and Justice Kazi Waliul ...
More than two decades into the 21st century, at least 30 First Nations still lack access to clean drinking water, and some have no running water at all. The Neskantaga First Nation in northern Ontario ...
Our connection to this precious natural resource is clear—the human ... water. Without water to drink, a person could die of dehydration in a matter of days, even hours. Yet access to a source ...
SOUTH Africa is one of only 52 countries that guarantee access to water as a human right. “Access” from a human rights perspective means that water is physically accessible, clean and safe for ...
In South Africa, a household gets 6,000 litres of free water a month. For a family of eight, this falls below the global minimum for health and hygiene.