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Voices of Water Justice Project in Ekiti State: A Call for Clean and Accessible Water

Ekiti State, Nigeria – August 2023 – In a call for clean and accessible water, the Ecumenical Water Network – Africa (EWNA) is spearheading the “Voices of Water Justice Project” in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Supported by the Blue Planet Project and the Africa Water Justice Network, this initiative seeks to address the pressing issue of empty […]

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Nairobi Water Justice Working Group Stands Firm Against Water Privatization

Nairobi, Kenya – October 9, 2023 – In a resounding show of unity and determination, the Nairobi Water Justice Working Group, alongside community representatives and union members, took to the streets of Nairobi to voice their unwavering opposition to the proposed Nairobi Water and Sewerage Services Bill 2023. This historic event unfolded as a march and

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Africa Water Justice Network Condemns Siege on Gaza and Urges Respect for Human Rights and International Law

Accra, October 14, 2023 – The Africa Water Justice Network (AWJN) strongly condemns the ongoing siege and denial of water and other basic necessities to the people of Gaza by the Israeli government. We call upon all actors involved to respect human rights and international law in their actions. The people of Gaza have long

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Africa Water Justice Network Condemns Apartheid Israeli Government’s Irony in Showcasing Water Governance in Africa

PRESS STATEMENT Issued 11 July 2023 for Immediate Release Accra, Ghana – The Africa Water Justice Network, a Pan-African water justice group, vehemently condemns the seminar held on 10th July by the City of Tshwane in collaboration with representatives of the apartheid Israeli government, showcasing alleged “international best practices” in water governance. We are deeply

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Twelve Years after the Recognition of the Human Right to Water by the UN, Countries Need to Make More Efforts to Widen Access

Issued in Accra on 28th July 2022 Today marks a memorable day in the global fight against water privatization and struggle for water justice. On this day, twelve years ago in 2010 the United Nations General Assembly took the bold step and recognized the human rights to safe and clean water. Though the recognition was

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Africa Water Justice Network campaigns against water privatisation threats in Nigerian, Kenya and South Africa

The Africa Water Justice Network(AWJN) has backed Civil Society Organisations and rights activists in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa and others resisting the continuous dispossession of people of their rights. The AWJN also supports the activists’ insistence on increased state-led tax-financing of basic social services nd calls on the African public,workers, media, lawmakers and students

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