It is a conscious effort to dismantle the architecture of inequalities, and rebuild our economies – including the economics and governance of water – with an architecture that protects and promote human rights – and therefore facilitates trust in government, sustainable development, and strengthens peace within and between States. What does this mean? It means putting people, particularly those living in most poverty and vulnerability, at the centre of the design and implementation of national plans and policies.

The Secretary General has called for a renewed social contract, anchored in human rights. Addressing it is a priority for the entire United Nations system. We know the numbers: one-third of the world population lack access to safely managed drinking water and nearly half still lacks access to safely managed sanitation.įrom a global perspective, a primary obstacle is the vast and growing inequality. I would like to focus on the billions of people who lack access to safe and clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. 10:15am, 4 mins, in an interview style format) Moderator (Saúl Vicente): Based on your experience and expertise, what is the primary obstacle to the realization of the right to water for your constituency?

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