Human Rights to Water and Sanitation

Human Rights to water and sanitation refers to the essential access everyone has to clean drinking water and proper sanitation facilities. This means that all individuals should have reliable access to safe, affordable water and hygienic toilets, which are crucial for health, dignity, and well-being. Governments and organizations are obligated to ensure these rights are upheld, particularly for marginalized communities. The recognition of this right emphasizes that water and sanitation are not just commodities but fundamental necessities for life and human dignity, essential for the realization of other human rights.