March 2024

Figures shared in the World Health Organization and UNICEF’s progress report starkly highlight the grim reality: the number of Africans living without access to basic drinking water services has risen to 387 million in Sub-Saharan Africa alone, a significant increase from 350 million people in 2000. It is evident that the current approach, particularly the World Bank’s policy of privatization, has not only failed but exacerbated the crisis.

Join us as we observe World Water Day on the 22nd of March 2024 as we discuss the topic; Empowering Communities: Dismantling Water Privatization and Upholding the Human Right to Water in Africa. Use this link to register and join the conversation; https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuf-mtrj4pGNJI5b2ZsWzbsAYFt0MK7nVT

This year, the World Water Day will be commemorated on 22nd March 2024.
The theme of this year’s commemoration will be Water for Peace.
Africa Water Justice Network, invites its members to participate to the set-up activities as listed below;