Participation in the realization of the human rights to water and sanitation 2014, para. 26
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Participation must be safe. People must not be or feel threatened when attending meetings or otherwise participating. They must be able to voice their concerns freely or request information without fear of reprisals or discrimination. Some individuals, including sex workers, undocumented migrants, survivors of human trafficking or rejected asylum seekers, face particular barriers and fear exposing themselves when taking part in official processes. Similarly, sanitation workers in many countries may not want to be identified because of stigma attached to their job. States must take specific measures to enable people to take part without fear of exposure, e.g., by allowing for anonymous participation.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation