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Jul 28, 2010
U.N. Declares Water Is A Human Right
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New York, July 28 2010– Today, in a historic moment for humanity the UN affirmed the right to water and sanitation as a fundamental human right. The resolution passed with 124 states voting in favour and 42 abstaining.

New York, July 28 2010– Today, in a historic moment for humanity the UN affirmed the right to water and sanitation as a fundamental human right. The resolution passed with 124 states voting in favour and 42 abstaining.

Click here for more details on the historic vote.

Also, click here for an article by WEDO Board Member, Roberto Bissio entitled “El derecho humano al agua“, which outlines the importance of this resolution.

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