This handbook explains the meaning and legal obligations that arise from the rights to water and sanitation, translating the often complex technical and legal language into accessible information.
This fact sheet explains what the right to water is, illustrates what it means for specific individuals and groups, and then elaborates upon State obligations with respect to the right. It concludes with an overview of national, regional and international accountability and monitoring mechanisms.
This fact sheet answers nine frequently asked questions with respect to the right to safe drinking water and sanitation. It also describes the criteria that can be used to specify the content of the right to safe drinking water and sanitation in terms of availability, quality, acceptability, accessibility, and affordability.