Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation

The Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation is an independent expert appointed by the United Nations to promote, monitor, and advise on access to clean, safe drinking water and sanitation worldwide. Their role involves assessing how well countries fulfill this human right, highlighting challenges, and encouraging governments to take action for equitable, sustainable water and sanitation services. They also raise awareness about issues like inequality, pollution, and climate impact, aiming to ensure that everyone, everywhere, can enjoy safe water and sanitation as fundamental human rights.