the right to water and sanitation 1 corinne waelti, seecon international gmbh

The Right to Water and Sanitation


1

Corinne Waelti, seecon international gmbh


Find this presentation and more on: www.sswm.info.

Copy it, adapt it, use it – but acknowledge the source!Copyright

Included in the SSWM Toolbox are materials from various organisations and sources. Those materials are open source. Following the open-source concept for capacity building and non-profit use, copying and adapting is allowed provided proper acknowledgement of the source is made (see below). The publication of these materials in the SSWM Toolbox does not alter any existing copyrights. Material published in the SSWM Toolbox for the first time follows the same open-source concept, with all rights remaining with the original authors or producing organisations.

To view an official copy of the the Creative Commons Attribution Works 3.0 Unported License we build upon, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0. This agreement officially states that:

You are free to: • Share - to copy, distribute and transmit this document • Remix - to adapt this document. We would appreciate receiving a copy of any changes that you have made to improve

this document.

Under the following conditions: • Attribution: You must always give the original authors or publishing agencies credit for the document or picture you are

using.

Disclaimer

The contents of the SSWM Toolbox reflect the opinions of the respective authors and not necessarily the official opinion of the funding or supporting partner organisations.

Depending on the initial situations and respective local circumstances, there is no guarantee that single measures described in the toolbox will make the local water and sanitation system more sustainable. The main aim of the SSWM Toolbox is to be a reference tool to provide ideas for improving the local water and sanitation situation in a sustainable manner. Results depend largely on the respective situation and the implementation and combination of the measures described. An in-depth analysis of respective advantages and disadvantages and the suitability of the measure is necessary in every single case. We do not assume any responsibility for and make no warranty with respect to the results that may be obtained from the use of the information provided.

Copyright & Disclaimer



Contents

1. Introduction

2. Normative Content

3. National Implementation

4. Summary

5. References

3



The overall Problem

4

1. Introduction

The human right to water

The right to water entitles every person to access a sufficient amount of clean and affordable water for personal and domestic use.

The human right to sanitation

The right to sanitation is access to, and use of, excreta and wastewater facilities and services that ensure privacy and dignity.

Both rights are implicitly contained in Art. 11 and 12 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (UN Pact I).

Source: http://openclipart.org/detail/23722



Accessibility to Water and Sanitation needs to be:

5


• Within safe physical reach for each person

• Within the immediate vicinity of each household, education institution and workplace

• Affordable for all

• Provided in a non-discriminatory manner

• Provided sufficiently and continuously

• Of good enough quality (free from microorganisms, chemical substances and radiological hazards)

UN COMMITTEE&CESCR (2002)



Obligations of the State Parties to the Covenant

6


UN COMMITTEE&CESCR (2002)

Respect:

Refrain from interfering with the right to water and sanitation.

Protect:

Prevent third parties from interfering.Fulfil:

Facilitate, promote, and provide.

State Parties

Cooperate and assist each other



National level

International level

Implementation of Water Rights

7

3. National Level

Clear set of principles and goals

Translation into specific frameworks adapted to the needs and conditions of each country

Guidance

Government

United Nations

UN Pact I

• Policy formulation

• Regulation

• Provision of services

COHRE et al. (2007)



National level

International level

Implementation of Water Rights

8

3. National Level

Clear set of principles and goals

Translation into specific frameworks adapted to the needs and conditions of each country

Guidance

Government

United Nations

UN Pact I

• Policy formulation

• Regulation

• Provision of services

Individuals

Communities

Civil society organisations Independent

monitoring bodies

International organisations

Water users

Private service providers

Key Actors

COHRE et al. (2007)



Prerequisites for successful Implementation of Water Rights

9

3. National Level

COHRE et al. (2007)

Successfulimplementati

on

Awareness

Human capacity &

funding Planned process

Field-level government

officials

Community ownership

Mediation through an

NGO



• A clear understanding: Everyone should know what the right to water means.

• Awareness and education: The public and consumers must be informed about their rights and duties.

• Community participation: All stakeholders should be included in the decision-making process.

• Improving the enforcement of the right to water: Every person should be able to seek justice on the national and international level.

• Domestic and international solidarity schemes: Ensuring the access for poor/rural areas and marginalised groups.

• Linking access to water with access to sanitation.

Key Activities for successful Implementation of Water Rights

10

3. National Level

WORLD WATER COUNCIL (2006)



Implementation Benefits

11

3. National Level

• Improved accountability

• Focus on vulnerable and marginalised groups

• Increased participation in decision-making

• Individual and community empowermentCOHRE et al. (2007)

Source: WSP (2000)



Successfully implementing the Human Right to Water and Sanitation

12

4. Summary

Normative criteria for a full realisation of rights

• Availability (sufficient supply)

• Accessibility• Quality/safety• Affordability• Acceptability (culturally

acceptable facilities)

Cross-cutting criteria for good practices

• Non-discrimination• Participation• Accountability• Impact (Resulting in better

enjoyment of Human Rights)

• Sustainability (long-lasting and continuous impacts)

AGUASAN (2011)



13

5. ReferencesAGUASAN (2011): Water and Sanitation Are Human Rights – So What? 27th AGUASAN Workshop in Gwatt, Switzerland. URL: http://www.skat.ch/publications/prarticle.2005-09-29.5069774463/prarticle.2005-09-29.1875579521 [Accessed: 12.06.2012].

COHRE (Editor), AAAS (Editor), SDC (Editor), UN-HABITAT (Editor) (2007): Manual on the Right to Water and Sanitation. Geneva: Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions (COHRE). URL: www.worldwatercouncil.org/fileadmin/wwc/Programs/Right_to_Water/Pdf_doct/RTWP__20Manual_RTWS_Final.pdf [Accessed: 06.06.2012].

UN COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC (Editor), SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS (CESCR GC 15) (Editor) (2002): General Comment No. 15 (2002): The Right to Water (arts. 11 and 12 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights), 20 January 2003 (E/C.12/2002/11) . CESCR, GC 15.

WSP (Editor) (2000): WSP 2000 Cartoon Calendar. Water and Sanitation Programme (WSP). URL: http://www.wsp.org/wsp/about/Cartoon%20Calendars/2000%20Calendar [Accessed: 06.06.2012].

WORLD WATER COUNCIL (Editor) (2006): The Right to Water: From Concept to Implementation. WORLD WATER COUNCIL. URL: www.worldwatercouncil.org/fileadmin/wwc/Programs/Right_to_Water/Pdf_doct/RightToWater_FinalText_Cover.pdf [Accessed: 13.06.2012].

The Right to Water and Sanitation 14

“Linking up Sustainable Sanitation, Water Management & Agriculture”

SSWM is an initiative supported by:

Created by:

the right to water and sanitation 1 corinne waelti, seecon international gmbh

Documents

local water

sswm toolbox

affordable water

sanitation situation

human right

sanitation system

open source

open source concept