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European Commission gives green light for water as a Human Right

May16
Boy drinking water

The European Commission has accepted and registered an initiative from the campaign “Water is a Human Right” .

South Africa produces water of highest quality

May11
Children drinking water

A recent water quality report indicates that the water in many municipalities in South Africa is of very high quality. The workers who collect, store, purify and deliver the water supply should be appreciated, says SAMWU.

7 out of 10 wants renationalization of water services

May10
Water tap

UK Opinion poll reveals that 70 per cent of population wants renationalization of water services.

Global unions hold silent protests. ADB’s inaction to pro-worker calls

May04
GUFs protest at the AGM of ADB

Members of the Global Union Federations (GUFs) led a silent protest Friday at the opening of the Governors’ Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) against the financial institution’s continued inaction to their calls to protect and promote workers’ rights in all its projects.

City of Brussels supports water as a Human Right

Apr23

On April 1st the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) sponsored a European Citizens Initiative calling for water to be implemented as a Human Right.

Public Services International and the Rio+20 Summit

Apr12
Logo for people's summit at rio+20

The Rio+20 Summit comes amidst the climate, food and economic crises we have been experiencing in recent years.

The crisis of capitalism is forcing corporations to seek new sources of profit, and to ensure that they don't lose the ones they already have. Their lobby has been preparing for the Rio +20 summit, defining the concept of Green Economy to serve corporate purposes. It is being used as a clever cover to justify the commodification and financialisation of natural resources, which are key ingredients for their profits.

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World Water Forum links

Mar23

The World Water Forum and the Alternative Water Forum, held 12-17 March in Marseille, France, attracted journalists from around the world. Here are links to some of the articles of interest to PSI affiliates.

 

World Water Forum declaraction falls short on human rights (Guardian, UK)

Implementing the Right to Water in the green economy

Demonstration at the alternative water forum

Water Justice activists, including PSI unions, have successfully pushed the human right to water and sanitation (RTW) onto the global agenda. The UN General Assembly Resolution 64/292 of 2010 has set the standard for government obligations in ensuring universal access. Many national campaigns insist that governments adopt RTW and implement universal access to water and sanitation. Unions are working with a broad range of allies at global, regional, national and local levels.

The resounding message from people’s world water forum: Reclaim public water!

Mar16
Tap and water made from banknotes at the alternative water forum

Two international forums on water issues happened in Marseille, France the week of 12 March that – like reflecting pools, mirrored the different values of those attending.

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