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Water and sanitation

Vote for the changes that would make the most difference to your world

04 February 2013

The United Nations and partners want to hear from you! My World is a global survey asking you to choose your priorities for a better world. Results will be shared with world leaders in setting the next global development agenda.

Greeks say no to water privatisation

29 January 2013
Water tap by Laenulfean

Greece is under enormous pressure to privatize its water system. As the country drowns in debt, the European Commission, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank (often referred to as the “troika”) work with eager Greek political parties to balance the books by selling off public water.

Water privatisation in Europe

22 January 2013
Water fountain by airdiogo

The German public TV show, Monitor, has produced an interesting piece on water privatisation threats in Europe.

European mayors support water and sanitation as a human right

10 December 2012

On 10 December, Human Rights Day, mayors from 10 major European cities in seven different countries launch an appeal to their citizens to support the European Citizens Initiative (ECI) calling for the implementation of the Human Right to Water and Sanitation into European law.