Edmund Rice Justice Bulletin

A bulletin of news, information and invitation to action on current issues of social justice for members of the Edmund Rice Network

18 July 2014

THE RIGHT TO WATER AND SANITATION IN THE SDGs 

UN Photo/Olivier Chassot

Following many months of discussion, the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development (OWG) has published a draft of a set of goals and targets which will determine the global priorities of the economic, social and environmental agenda for the next 15 years. The final draft will be presented to the UN general Assembly later this year.

Whilst the draft contains many positive features, concerns have been expressed with some aspects of the draft. For example, whilst the proposed goal 6 is to “ensure availability and sustainable use of water and sanitation for all” concerns have been expressed about the lack of recognition of the human right to water and sanitation, fueling fears that it leaves the way open for the increased privatisation and commoditisation of water.

Edmund Rice International (ERI) has joined with more than 300 social justice organisations supporting the inclusion of the Human Right to Water and Sanitation in the Sustainable Development Goals.

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About this site

This blogsite had its origin as a means of linking students from Christian Brothers Schools in Victoria, Australia who attended the Social Justice days I organised or who participated in school retreats I helped facilitate.

It arose from a belief that as well as charity, advocacy for human rights can also be a compassionate response for those who experience injustice and deprivation. In other words we can address root causes rather than just symptoms.

After moving to Geneva to take up a position with Edmund Rice International (ERI) I decided to maintain the bulletin with its expanded mailing list but to give it an added focus linking it with the work of ERI

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