The human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation 2015, para. 5a
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[Calls upon States:] To ensure the progressive realization of the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation for all in a non-discriminatory manner while eliminating inequalities in access, including for individuals belonging to groups at risk and to marginalized groups, on the grounds of race, gender, age, disability, ethnicity, culture, religion and national or social origin or on any other grounds, with a view to progressively eliminating inequalities based on factors such as rural-urban disparities, residence in a slum, income levels and other relevant considerations;
Legal status
Negotiated soft law
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
Resolution
Means of adoption
Consensus
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Social & Cultural Rights
Water & Sanitation
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2015
Paragraph type
OP
Reference
UNGA resolution, The human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation (2015), A/RES/70/169, OP 5a.