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New report on the plight of sanitation workers in the developing world
Millions of sanitation workers in the developing world are forced to work in conditions that endanger their health... Read more
Sanitation work: light at the end of the tunnel?
In 2019, the theme of World Toilet Day is “Leaving no one behind” and focuses on marginalized groups. On the occasion... Read more
Fifth session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol on Water and Health
The fifth session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol on Water and Health is... Read more
Symposium on nonconventional waters for achieving food security
Freshwater scarcity already affects every continent, and it is expected to intensify over time due to an increase in demand from all... Read more
UN launches global conversation on the world’s future to mark its 75th anniversary
UN launches global conversation on the world’s future to mark its 75th anniversary On October 24, to mark UN Day, Secretary-General António Guterres announced that next year’s commemoration of the... Read more
Rainwater harvesting as a method of climate change adaptation
Jamaica is increasingly hard hit by drought. Its 2018 Social and Economic Survey says that average rainfall was below the 30... Read more
WHO calls for more research on microplastics in drinking water
A newly launched analysis by World Health Organization (WHO) summarizes the latest knowledge on microplastics in drinking-water. According to the... Read more
Global Handwashing Day 2019: Clean Hands for All
October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with... Read more
World Wildlife Fund freshwater initiatives brief
With a new global strategy and range of innovative initiatives, World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) work on freshwater is undergoing a paradigm shift. With focus... Read more