Water justice movements, including faith-based networks and civil society groups, are holding the United Nations accountable as the world prepares for only the third UN Water Conference in 50 years.
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Strong endorsement for #GLAAS today. Paul Deverill from @FCDOGovUK highlighting how robust data helps leaders lead, and drives better decision-making for water and sanitation. #UNWaterConference #SDG6
H.E. Amb. Antje Leendertse @genf.diplo.de shares that while necessary, technological progress carries #HumanRights & environmental risks that must be carefully weighed. Ahead of 2026 #UNWaterConference, she stresses need to keep rights to water & sanitation high on the agenda.
From internal displacement, #UNWaterConference, #GreeningEducation, #SeaLevelRise to land distribution & many more, GEN has co-organized & covered #HRC59 side & parallel events tackling the environment.
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As momentum builds toward the 2026 #UNWaterConference and the 25th anniversary of UN recognition of the human rights to water & sanitation, Noémie Plumier of HR2W highlights the need to expand civil society space, “and that’s why we are here.”
The #GENetwork is at the #HRC59 side event "Voices from Civil: Expectations for the 2026 #UNWaterConference."
The event spotlights #IndigenousPeople, youth & #WASH voices through a gender approach to shape the rights-based track of the conference agenda.
In closing, UN SR on safe drinking water & sanitation Pedro Arrojo Agudo stressed the need for water defenders to be central in shaping the 2026 #UNWaterConference. He warned against the weaponization of water in conflict and urged stronger UN mandates despite rising geopolitical pressures.
H.E. Amb. Nikola Gillhoff, on behalf of #Germany & #Spain, core group on the #HumanRight to safe drinking water & sanitation, welcomes the 2026 #UNWaterConference co-hosts' inclusion of a dedicated space for human rights & mainstreaming of HR perspective.
On behalf of a cross-regional group, #Slovenia underscores the need to fully embed human rights in the 2026 #UNWaterConference, calling for inclusive participation, systemic equity in water governance, and measurable, rights-based outcomes to achieve universal access.
Ndongo Niang Ba of #Senegal, co-host of the 2026 #UNWaterConference underscores that the conference will be a turning point in the common ambition to put #water at the center of multilateral policy and partnerships.
H.E. Amb. Jamal Al Musharakh highlights that #UAE as co-host of the 2026 #UNWaterConference with #Senegal is committed to integrating #HumanRights throughout the entire process & ongoing efforts for ensuring inclusive participation.
Highlighting the need for the UN to reclaim the space occupied by private actors in water governance, UN SR on Water & Sanitation lists vital efforts:
💧 Institutionalization of #UNWaterConference
💧 Making it an inclusive space for dialogue & coop.
💧 Inclusion of local municipalities
💧 HR approach
Sharing his bittersweet sentiments about the 2023 #UNWaterConference outcomes, UN SR on Water & Sanitation Pedro Arrojo Agudo shares hopes for a strong inclusion of the #HumanRights dimension in the 2026 UN Water Conference outcomes and the assurance of inclusive & effective participation of all.
Stressing "there's nothing more fundamental than #water", UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nadal-Al-Nashif lists key principles for 2026 #UNWaterConference:
🔹 Govs upholding HR commitments
🔹 Ensuring participation of most affected & #EHRDs
🔹 Multilevel cooperation
The #GENetwork is at #HRC59 panel discussion on the realization of human rights to water & sanitation, highlighting key inputs for a human rights-based approach at the 2026 #UNWaterConference.
We agreed that there is a need to elevate the conversation on water and look forward to an inclusive preparatory process of the 2026 UN Water Conference.
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"Peace is the fundamental existential condition for humankind and essential to solving all issues."
H.E. Danilo Türk discusses the #UN Peacebuilding Architecture Review, key milestone ahead of 2026 #UNWaterConference, a great opportunity to bring #WaterCooperation to peacebuilding.
The @genetwork.bsky.social is at “From the Bandung Spirit Water Summit to the 2026 #UNWaterConference”.
Aiming to bring forward Summit outcomes to the Conference, the discussion gathers reflections from experts, including the newly appointed UN SG's Special Envoy on Water from #Indonesia.
It's time to prioritize food security at the #UNWaterConference - with the growing impacts climate change on agriculture, we need sustainable water to feed the world now more than ever. Read more:...
Unsere Flüsse sterben, und das bringt auch uns in Lebensgefahr. Aber in wenigen Tagen könnte ein riesiger Aufruf zahlreiche Regierungen dazu bringen, die größte Wasserschutzaktion der Geschichte zu starten! Jetzt unterschreiben & teilen #UNWaterConference...
Unsere Flüsse sterben, und das bringt auch uns in Lebensgefahr. Aber in wenigen Tagen könnte ein riesiger Aufruf zahlreiche Regierungen dazu bringen, die größte Wasserschutzaktion der Geschichte zu starten! Jetzt unterschreiben & teilen #UNWaterConference...
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Our rivers are dying, and that means we are too. But in days, a massive call could push governments to kickstart the biggest water protection effort in history! Sign & share now #UNWaterConference fb.avaaz.org/campaign/en/stop_war_on_...
