Africa

Participa en en Premio Especial del Séptimo Foro Mundial del Agua en Corea 2015: Daegu y Gyengbuk Water Prize"

Oficial de comunicaciones — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 19:05:37 +0000

09.ene.2015 El Premio del Agua Daegu & Gyeongbuk es un galardón internacional establecido por los gobiernos locales de la ciudad de Daegu y la provincidad de Gyeongbuk. El premio busca recalcar la importancia de la implementación y el papel de la ciencia y tecnología en el sector hídrico. En el 7mo Foro Mundial del Agua, se presentaran tres categorías: The Water Showcase, the World Water Challenge, and the Daegu & Gyeongbuk Prize.

El proceso de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sustentables y la sociedad civil: Conoce Beyond 2015 y Action2015 campañas donde las redes de FAN participamos

Oficial de comunicaciones — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 02:20:43 +0000

La campaña Beyond 2015, conformada por alrededor de 1200 organizaciones en 135 países es una campaña para lograr un marco global de desarrollo después de los objetivos de desarrollo del milenio. Se ha focalizado en monitorear las declaraciones de los Estados miembro, difundir los documentos que surgen de las reuniones e influir sobre los procesos de toma de decisión para que haya participación de la sociedad civil , así como cabildear para que la agenda propuesta por sociedad civil sea considerada.

Realising the human rights to water and sanitation: A handbook

Oficial de comunicaciones — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 21:48:08 +0000

Realising the human rights to water and sanitation: A handbook

The UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation, Catarina de Albuquerque, is very proud to present her new publication: Realising the human rights to water and sanitation: A handbook

This Handbook is the product of six years of work by the first UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to water and sanitation. It explains the meaning and legal obligations that arise from these rights, translating the often complex technical and legal language into accessible information.

Complete handbook

Introduction and Proposed Goals and Targets on Sustainable Development for the Post2015 Development Agenda

Oficial de comunicaciones — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 17:30:25 +0000

Poverty eradication is the greatest global challenge facing the world today and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development. We are therefore committed to freeing humanity from poverty and hunger as a matter of urgency.

Introduction and Proposed Goals and Targets on Sustainable Development for the Post2015 Development Agenda

Oficial de comunicaciones — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 17:11:38 +0000

The UN Deputy Secretary-General is launching a global campaign to end open defecation

Oficial de comunicaciones — Tue, 27 May 2014 16:16:59 +0000

On Wednesday 28th May the UN Deputy Secretary General will be launching a new campaign to end open defecation. If you are interested you will be able to watch the launch event live on the internet through this link: http://webtv.un.org/

CSO response to the AU ban on participation to the Summit 2014

Isabella Montgomery — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:32:58 +0000

Document:

CSOs response to the AU Ban on participation to the Summit.pdf

Civil society response to the Africa Union's restriction of public engagement in its 2013 meeting which they believe is contrary to the underpinning principles of the organisation.

RSWN human rights to water and sanitation webinar transcript

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:29:28 +0000

Document:

RSWN human rights to water and sanitation webinar transcript.pdf

A transcript of a webinar on the rights to water and sanitation featuring Catarina de Albuquerque, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation.

Réponse des OSC aux restrictions de l'UA pour la participation au Sommet

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:26:20 +0000

Document:

Réponse des OSC aux restrictions de l'UA pour la participation au Sommet.pdf

Declaration de la societe civile sur les restrictions imposees a l'engagement et la participation du public dans les affaires l'union Africaine

Author:

ANEW and partners

Civil society responds to African Union meeting ban on public participation

Isabella Montgomery — Wed, 29 May 2013 13:36:34 +0000

Civil society have responded to the Africa Union's restriction of public engagement in its next meeting which they believe is contrary to the underpinning principles of the organisation. Read the full statement here.

Civil society messages for AfricaSan3 2011

Isabella Montgomery — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:59:02 +0000

Document:

Civil Society Messages for AfricaSan 3.pdf

Civil society statement presented at Africasan 3 in 2011

World Water Day 2013 photo highlights

Isabella Montgomery — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:58:04 +0000

22 March 2013 was World Water Day and many members used the day to carry out advocacy to tackle the world's water and sanitation crisis. See just a small selection of their photo highlights.

Les Compagnons fontainiers du Rwanda (COFORWA)

Isabella Montgomery — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:33:23 +0000

Les Compagnons fontainiers du Rwanda (COFORWA) works for the well-being of local communities in rural areas of Rwanda by providing improved access to water by constructing water installations. COFORWA has more than 40 years of experience and is based and registered in Muhanga, but operates everywhere in Rwanda. COFORWA also provides training courses on water quality, water installations, and maintenance.

A Rwandan perspective: my messages for the post MDG development agenda

Christian Muhawenimana — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:59:12 +0000

There are so many important issues and priorities to include in the future post Millennium Development Goal agenda. From my perspective of working on WASH in Rwanda, I believe that an emphasis on local and context-specific projects that prioritise water resource management and sustainability is essential as well acknowledging the role the private sector can play in meeting water and sanitation needs.

Ensure a water secure world for all – African vision for post-MDG goal on water

Baker Yiga — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:07:56 +0000

At the final African consultation on water I attended in Tunis for the post- Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) development framework, the overriding outcome was the development of a framework for a distinct goal on water.