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
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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;
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The Teshie Desalination Plant, established to address water supply challenges in Accra, has instead become a significant financial and operational burden on the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL).
The African Water Commons Collective (AWCC) is gearing up for an important moment in their fight against water apartheid as they organize a picket outside the last City of Cape Town Council Meeting for 2023. The collective, comprised of water justice organizers and representatives of communities, aims to address the pressing issue of water inequality in both Cape Town and Gaza.
In the city of Cape Town, where disparities in water access have created a stark divide, the African Water Commons Collective issued a passionate plea to Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and city officials. In an open letter addressed to the Mayor, the collective outlined ten urgent demands that, if unmet, threaten to cast a shadow over the festive season for the majority of Cape Town’s residents.
A Cry for Water: Cape Town’s Urgent Plea for Equity Before Christmas Read More »
The Christian Ecumenical Center in Abuja, Nigeria, witnessed a convergence of minds and hearts from the 20th to the 23rd of November 2023 during the All Africa Conference of Churches General Assembly. On the sides of this significant gathering was a commitment to a cause that transcends borders and faiths – water justice.
The Africa Water Justice Network is embarking on a new research initiative. As is well known, access to clean and safe water is a fundamental human right, yet across Africa, millions continue to grapple with water injustices and challenges, compromising the dignity and well-being of our communities. In our ongoing pursuit of water justice, we
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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, 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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In a powerful and informative presentation, Koni Benson, steering committee member of the Africa Water Justice Network (AWJN), addressed two critical issues affecting the African continent. Speaking at the “From Scarcity to Security to Sovereignty: A Re-Examination of South Africa’s Water Crises” symposium, Benson shed light on water challenges in South Africa and the urgent
