Venezuela: lack of access to safe water aggravates the COVID-19 pandemic
An opinion piece by Carlos Lusverti, ICJ Latin America consultant. (more…)
Tag Archives | Water and sanitation
South Africa: authorities must take immediate measures to protect social and economic rights before nationwide lockdown commences
The ICJ today called on the South African government to take urgent and immediate measures to ensure the full protection human rights, including economic, social and cultural rights, in the context of the COVID 19 epidemic. (more…)
ICJ submission to CESCR on a list of issues for the examination of Indonesia
The ICJ has provided a submission to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) for its consideration during the adoption of a list of issues for the examination of the initial report of Indonesia under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. (more…)
ICJ statements on discrimination and inequality in the enjoyment of rights to water and sanitation
The ICJ welcomes the report of the Special Rapporteur on the rights to water and sanitation, on the linkages between violations of human rights and the challenge of stigma, in relation to water, sanitation and hygiene. (more…)