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The man is holding a hose filling the barrel, while a woman watching in the background holds a child in her arm.

“Water is Life,” One Syrian Told Us. Yet It Remains Elusive for Many.

With humanitarian funding decreasing and needs growing, cholera in a camp for displaced people illustrates the dire conditions.
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Climate Challenges & Opportunities in Morocco and Beyond

Located at the crossroads of Western Europe and Africa, Morocco’s experience and ability to address climate-driven destabilization will be of critical importance for North Africa,…
Water falls from a spout into a white bucket.

War on Water Prolongs Misery in Gaza

Israeli leaders must abide by the rules of international law that guide armed conflict and provide water access to civilians in Gaza.
Aerial view of the Colorado river

Sackett v. EPA’s Aftermath and the Risk of Inflamed Western Water Conflict

Water insecurity and conflict in the drought-ridden west may spike in the Sackett v. EPA's deregulatory wake.
A man walks past bottled water.

Universal Rights to Water and Sanitation in the Global North is a Myth

Recognizing that universal access to water is a myth is the first step toward ensuring water and sanitation rights for all.
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Tracking the United Nations 2023 Water Conference: Notable Moments and Key Themes

The United Nations 2023 Water Conference aims to foster discussion on water sanitation, sustainable development, and climate resilience.
Marie Maybou wears a face mask as she melts snow on the kitchen stove on February 19, 2021 in Austin, Texas so that she has water to flush the toilets in her home after the city water stopped running.

The U.S. Water and Wastewater Crisis – How Many Wake-up Calls Are Enough?

The Biden-Harris administration has offered some signs that an overhaul of the American water and wastewater infrastructure could be guided by human rights norms.
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