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From remedy to prevention: Researchers call for proactive approach to protect the human right to water

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Briefings

Researchers warn that despite the UN General Assembly recognizing water access as a fundamental human right 16 years ago, 2 billion people still lack safe water, sanitation, and hygiene. This gap between legal recognition and on-the-ground reality highlights a critical failure in implementation, with the UN Children's Fund confirming that approximately one-quarter of the global population remains without these essential services.

Key points

• 16 years have passed since the UN General Assembly recognized water access as a fundamental human right, yet 2 billion people still lack safe water, sanitation, and hygiene.
• The United Nations Children's Fund confirms that approximately one-quarter of the world's population lacks access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene.

Context

This briefing addresses a critical gap between international legal frameworks and global reality, where 2 billion people lack essential water services despite a decade of UN recognition.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to UN Children's Fund statistics; no specific countries, dates, or causal mechanisms are provided.

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