Congratulations and thank you!

We just found out that the UN General Assembly has voted in favor of the resolution to recognize the human right to water!

The Bolivian government introduced a resolution to recognize water and sanitation as human rights, and despite much concern that the U.S. and other countries may try to defeat this provision, it passed with overwhelming support. The final vote was 124 countries in favor and 41 abstaining, including the U.S.

After its very active lobbying campaign, the U.S. abstention is a victory in this case. This is great news, and a huge step in the right direction!

Thank you for taking action on this issue. Because of you and the more than ten-year fight by our network of international allies, we are clearly on our way toward legally binding recognition of the human right to water at the United Nations!

You can read more about the victory here: http://environment.change.org/blog/view/in_historic_vote_un_declares_water_is_a_human_right

Best,
Darcey O'Callaghan
International Policy Director
Food & Water Watch

P.S.  We'll keep our website updated with more news on the vote as we get it.  You can stay updated at www.foodandwaterwatch.org

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Darcey O'Callaghan
International Policy Director
Food & Water Watch
1616 P Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036


Food & Water Watch is a nonprofit consumer organization that works to ensure clean water and safe food. We challenge the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources by empowering people to take action and by transforming the public consciousness about what we eat and drink.