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NEWARI Launch Research on Water Supply in Public Institutions across Enugu Metropolis

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Water is life! Access to clean drinking water and sanitation is a fundamental human right, which the Nigerian government accepted and signed the UN Resolution 64/292. Enugu State government has further affirmed it by explicitly recognizing access to safe water and sanitation as a human right in its law (Enugu State Water Sector Law, 2021). The […]

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Tackling the Climate Crisis: NEWARI Calls for Integration of ‘Water’ in Enugu Climate Policy

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As the journey to transition from “Coal City” to a greener economy begins in Enugu State, NEWARI is proud to be part of the inaugural “Inception Meeting & Stakeholders Engagement for Enugu State Climate Policy and Action Plan” by Enugu State Government. The meeting, which was held at Old Government Lodge, Enugu, on Thursday, 18th

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‘United Water’: United Nation’s First-ever System-wide Strategy on Water and Sanitation

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With just six years remaining until 2030, the world is significantly off-track to achieving water-related Sustainable Development Goals and targets. At the current rate of progress, the goals and targets are elusive, except urgent, pragmatic, and purposeful actions are taken to change course and accelerate progress on SDG6. In response to this ambition, the UN

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The Twin Threats: Urgent Need to Promote and Prioritize Water Safety Planning in Nigeria

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As Nigeria grapples with the twin threats of cholera outbreaks and flooding incidents, the importance of water safety planning cannot be overemphasized. Access to safe drinking water is a fundamental human right, yet millions of Nigerians are vulnerable to waterborne and water-related diseases. The drinking water for a significant proportion of the Nigeria population, comes

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NEWARI Offers Urgent Recommendations as floods and cholera risks escalates in Nigeria

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In April 2024, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency presented to the general public the 2024 Annual Flood Outlook, which shows that 148 LGA in 31 states fall within the High Flood Risk areas, while 249 LGA fall within the Moderate Flood Risk areas with the remaining 377 LGA falling within the Low Flood Risk areas.

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Executive Order 006: Enugu State Government’s Bold Moves Towards an Open Defecation-Free Future

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Enugu State has taken a significant leap towards a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future. Governor Peter N. Mbah’s Executive Order No. 006 of 2023 is a landmark decision that sets the state on a path towards becoming sustainably open defecation-free. This visionary move is a testament to the government’s commitment to the well-being of

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NEWARI Calls on Enugu State Government to Prioritize Water Quality to Avert Cholera Outbreak

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Following the cholera outbreaks in several states in Nigeria, the Network of Water Rights Initiative (NEWARI), a coalition of grassroots organizations committed to promoting access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services, across Nigeria, through human rights and responsibility-based approach, has charged Enugu State Government to take proactive measures to ensure the quality of water

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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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