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2010 UN Resolution on the Right to Water

The 2010 UN Resolution on the Right to Water recognizes access to safe and clean water as a fundamental human right. It emphasizes that everyone should have adequate, affordable, and reliable water for drinking, sanitation, and hygiene. The resolution urges governments and international bodies to take action to prevent water scarcity, pollution, and inequality, ensuring all people, especially vulnerable groups, can enjoy this essential resource. It affirms that water is vital for health, dignity, and sustainable development.