The right to water (Art. 11 and 12) 2002, para. 16b

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[Whereas the right to water applies to everyone, States parties should give special attention to those individuals and groups who have traditionally faced difficulties in exercising this right, including women, children, minority groups, indigenous peoples, refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, migrant workers, prisoners and detainees. In particular, States parties should take steps to ensure that:] Children are not prevented from enjoying their human rights due to the lack of adequate water in educational institutions and households or through the burden of collecting water. Provision of adequate water to educational institutions currently without adequate drinking water should be addressed as a matter of urgency;
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Water & Sanitation
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Ethnic minorities
  • Persons on the move
  • Women
Year
2002
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 15, The right to water (Art. 11 and 12) (2002), para. 16b.
Paragraph number
16b