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Reflections on the 1-Year Anniversary of #EnuguWaterDay: A Mixed Bag of Progress and Challenges
Today, November 25, 2024, marks the 1-year anniversary of #EnuguWaterDay, a milestone that was supposed to herald a new era of access to clean and
Nigeria Resets its Sanitation Target; A Revised Plan Unveiled
Nigeria’s quest for a nationwide Open Defecation-Free (ODF) status has just received a significant boost. With only 17 percent of local governments certified as ODF
A Place for Peace: The Unlikely Refuge of the Toilet
November 19th marks World Toilet Day, a day to raise awareness about the importance of sanitation and hygiene. This year’s theme, “Toilet – A place
Establishment of WASH Departments in the 17 Local Government Councils of Enugu State
Enugu State has reached another milestone in its quest to revamp and restructure the state’s WASH sector for optimal WASH services delivery by successfully transitioning
Bridging Nigeria’s Sanitation Divide: Addressing Regional Disparities
A staggering disparity exists in Open Defecation-Free (ODF) status across regions of Nigeria. While 50% of Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the North West have
Nigeria’s Sanitation Reality Check: The Urgent Need for Accelerated Progress
Nigeria’s sanitation landscape presents a stark reality. As of September 2024, only 134 Local Government Areas (LGAs) out of 774 have achieved Open Defecation-Free (ODF)
Episode 6: Enugu WASH Radio Series – Accelerating Sanitation Progress through Private Sector Engagement
Did you know achieving universal basic sanitation by 2030 requires $114B in annual capital investments? The private sector plays a vital role in bridging this
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NEWARI – Charges Newly Elected Local Government Chairs to Prioritize Access to Clean Water and Sanitation Enugu, Nigeria – The Network of Water Rights Initiative
Episode 5: Enugu WASH Radio Series – Building a Climate-resilient Sanitation System and Integrating Climate Considerations into State Sanitation Policies
Climate change is drastically altering the world we live in. Climate change poses significant risks to sanitation infrastructure and services, particularly in vulnerable communities. The
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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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