Wastewater management in the realization of the rights to water and sanitation 2013, para. 85
Paragraphe
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Water contamination has a significant impact on the realization of human rights, including the human right to water, but also the rights to health, food and a healthy environment, among many others. Human rights principles and standards are relevant beyond the context of water and sanitation service delivery and need to be integrated into discussions on water and wastewater management at all levels.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation