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Episode 4: Enugu WASH Radio Series – Making Inclusive WASH Services a Reality

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As Enugu State embarks on the ambitious journey to eradicate the perennial water poverty and end open defecation, a critical question emerges: how can we ensure that every individual, regardless of socioeconomic status, geography, or ability, has access to these basic human rights? How do we ensure NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND? The 2021 Water, […]

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Devastating Floods in Borno State: Urgent Need for Aftermath Interventions to Prevent Cholera Outbreaks and Water-Borne Diseases

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The recent flooding in Borno State, Nigeria, has resulted in a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, claiming at least 30 lives and displacing over 400,000 people. The overflowing of the dam has led to the flooding of the capital city, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos. The situation is dire, and the risk of cholera outbreaks

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Episode 3: Enugu WASH Radio Series – The Role of Media and CSOs in Advocating for Sanitation and Hygiene and Accountability

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In a bid to appropriately integrate and reflect current #WASH realities that align with recent innovations resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Climate Change, universal declarations, and global best practices, the Enugu State Government in collaboration with development partners, NGOs and the media, are currently reviewing the state #WASH Policy, using the African Sanitation Policy Guidelines

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Alau Dam Overflow: A Call-to-Action for Effective Flood Management

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The recent flooding in the Alau community of Konduga local government area and other neighbouring communities in Borno State has left a trail of destruction, displacing residents, shutting down schools and businesses. It has even been reported that the animals in the nearby Sanda Kyarimi Zoological Park, were not left out, as they have been

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Closing the Sanitation Divide: Launch of Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative

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Although sanitation is a basic human right essential for public health, environmental sustainability, and overall well-being, Africa faces a severe sanitation crisis, with:   779 million people (over half of the continent’s population) lacking basic sanitation services 208 million practicing open defecation 839 million without basic hygiene services The African Development Bank reports that the

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Episode 2: Enugu WASH Radio Series – Prioritizing Sanitation and Hygiene in Enugu State

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Sanitation is a whole market that we have not even scratched its surface in Enugu State – Chika Mbah, MD ENRUWASSA The vast untapped potential of the Enugu sanitation market was emphasized by the Managing Director of Enugu State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (ENRUWASSA) during the 2nd episode of the Enugu WASH Radio

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NEWARI Partners AguaxVida for Sustainable WASH Solutions Workshop

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Network of Water Rights Initiative [NEWARI], in partnership with Agua x Vida organized a sustainable #WASH Solutions Workshop for stakeholders in Nigeria #WASH sector. The workshop, which was held on 28th August 2024, was hosted by the Embassy of Argentina in Nigeria, and had in attendance, represenratives of the Federal Government, development partners, Civil Society

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Developing an Inclusive WASH Policy: NEWARI Launches Enugu WASH Radio Series

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It is no longer news that Enugu State, Nigeria has been faced with perennial water poverty for decades. According to the 2021 Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene National Outcome Routine Mapping Survey (WASHNORM), 74% of Enugu’s population drink water that is contaminated at the source or household level, and 48% practice open defecation. These alarming statistics

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Empowering Africa’s Future: Bridging the Gap for Youth in the Water Sector

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Africa’s water sector faces numerous challenges that threaten its future. Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing severe water scarcity and has the ‘largest number of water-stressed countries of any region in the world’, according to the United Nations and the lack of human capacities for managing water is one of the primary contributors to Africa’s water scarcity challenges. Amidst

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NEWARI calls for the Establishment of Enugu State Water Regulatory Commission to Consolidate Sector Progress

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The Enugu State Government’s commitment of providing potable pipe-borne water to Enugu residents within 180 days of its inauguration was a pivotal pledge that held immense significance for the well-being and livelihoods of Enugu residents, eliciting widespread anticipation and optimism for positive change. So far, the state Governor, in keeping to his words has successfully

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About Us

Network of Water Rights Initiative (NEWARI), commonly known as WASH Rights Network, is a registered Nigerian Network of Non-Governmental Organizations (with registration number CAC/RN: 190076) that is focused on enhancing access to safe, clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in Nigeria through a human rights and responsibility-based approach. Integral to the core objectives of the Network is the alleviation of water poverty by promoting collaboration, effective partnerships and synergy amongst WASH-focused organizations in Nigeria. NEWARI is committed to contributing towards the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG #6) to make clean water and sanitation accessible to all.

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