Latest News: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Canada’s indigenous communities left without clean water as government misses deadline
The Canadian government has come under scrutiny after it was revealed that many of the country’s indigenous population will not receive clean water despite March 2021 being heralded as the pivotal month in which all First Nations reserves would receive it.
World Water Day: Failure to value water is leading to widespread waste according to UN
The United Nations (UN) has reaffirmed the importance for governments around the world to place a clear value on water in order to prevent widespread waste, shortages and high prices which are having a grave effect on some of the world’s most poor and vulnerable.
India’s looming water crisis: an urgent call for action.
The UN Sustainable Development Goals under their sixth goals targets the availability of clean drinking water and sanitation facilities for everyone. Safe drinking water is one of the most important…
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Our Pi? The World We Want created a multi-layered campaign reaching 2.7 billion readers, which saw coverage in over 250 media outlets with our hashtags trending all throughout the summit. We are now working with GODAN to launch the open data revolution in the private sector as well, to ensure that one day there is not a person in the world going to sleep on an empty stomach.
The Online Penalty for Being Black English Football Players
Imagine a world where each one of us come together play and cheer for each other regardless of our skin colour, birthplace, gender, religion, race, ethnicity or disability. How joyous would that be?
OPINION: Activist Spotlight: Salvador Gómez-Colón
“The climate crisis and natural disasters are not political issues, they're not socio-economic issues, they're not a racial issue, climate change and climate crisis just is. Until we address that that fact, we won't be getting to many places.” – Salvador Gómez-Colón’s speech in his address to world leaders at Davos 2020.
OPINION: Hunger and Poverty in India: What is it like amidst COVID-19?
India has been a developing country for over a decade now. And, the country has definitely developed. In the last three years, India pulled 75 million people out of poverty; in the last ten years, the number rises to an impressive 271 million people. However, poverty is still a significant issue in the country. In 2019, Oxfam reported that over 14% of the Indian population lives in poverty. The COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened the economy and living situations for Indian citizens.
Here is what Biden’s Presidency means for the LGBTQ+ community
The 46th president of the United States has already launched ambitious plans to initiate change, targeting ending discrimination and pledges to enact the Equality Act.
OPINION: Here’s why the world cannot be saved without women
From fresh perspectives to driven changemakers, unlocking the potential of half the world’s population will pave the way for a more prosperous future.
How technology holds the key to generating impact like never before
Through strong investment from governments and organisations, technology can address many of the world’s pressing issues.
Tackling gender inequality – a 21st century problem
Despite the progress in recent years, there is still a glass ceiling that needs to be broken through in order to achieve equality.
How peace can build resilience during these uncertain times
How understanding the concept of Positive Peace can help conflict-stricken countries out of despair.
Using open data to achieve global food security
GODAN is one organisation which is leading the global efforts to make agricultural and nutritionally relevant data available for millions around the world.
Widespread COVID-19 testing could prove pivotal in economic recovery
With lockdowns set to ease and countries looking to return to normal, ensuring that testing is efficient will prevent any further setbacks which could have devastating consequences.