THE PEOPLES WATER FORUM
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We raise concerns about the direction of global water governance following the new UN appointment
As the People’s Water Forum, we have released a critical declaration regarding the appointment of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Water. In this declaration, we express our **concerns—shared by social movements, communities, and organizations from around the world—**about the potential implications of this appointment for global water governance and…
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The People’s Water Forum warns about the marginalization of human rights at the 2026 United Nations Water Conference
Dakar, 26/01/2026 — The People’s Water Forum has today issued a statement expressing its concern about the direction of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, which will be held from December 2 to 4 in the United Arab Emirates, co-sponsored by Senegal and the United Arab Emirates. The Conference, convened by the United Nations to…
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Stop Attacks on Senegalese Water Workers – Press Statement
AFRICA TRADE UNIONS AND CIVIL SOCIETY DEMAND GOVERNMENT OF SENEGAL STOP INTIMIDATORY ACTS AGAINST OUMAR BA AND WATER SECTOR 9 December 2025 – We the undersigned trade union and civil society organisations from Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda have watched with consternation the unfolding intimidatory acts of the management of SEN’EAU against union members in Senegal’s…
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The Bali Declaration
(bahasa indonesia di bawah ini) People’s Water Forum 2024, 21-23 May, Bali, Indonesia Preamble We, representatives of movements for the defence of water as a common good and a human right, committed to struggles for climate and food justice, gender equality, Indigenous, labour and youth rights, political representatives. Community representatives, researchers, policymakers, legal advocates, faith…
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Water Democracy? Corporate Capture, Privatization and the Human Right to Water
Time: 19:00-20:30 Bali time – 1PM CET – 7AM ET Register here:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wxbLprlHQkaGlvn96dWb-g This session will highlight links between water privatization, corporate-led policymaking and assaults on human rights defenders in light of the siege of 40 Indonesian water justice activists being silenced and held captive at a Denpasar hotel where the People’s Water Forum was to…
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Indonesian Water Defenders Under Siege in Bali
Pedro Arrojo Agudo, UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation, is threatened and assaulted in Bali Press Release – Bali, Indonesia 21 May 2024 From 18 to 24 May 2024, Indonesia is hosting the 10th World Water Forum. This triennial event is convened by the World Water Council (WWC),…
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People’s Water Forum in Bali Intimidated and Disrupted
Repeated Practice of Silencing Freedom of Opinion at the Momentum of International Forums ALERTA!* Denpasar – Monday, 20 May 2024 After a series of intimidations and cancellation of activity venues, the People’s Water Forum in Bali again experienced intimidation and forced disbandment by dozens of members of the Patriot Garuda Nusantara (PGN) mass organization. PGN…
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Academics Denounce Attempts to Shut Down the People’s Water Forum 2024 in Bali, Indonesia
A statement by academics has been issued denouncing efforts to suppress the People’s Water Forum (PWF) in Bali, Indonesia, including the cancellation of the venue for the event, which was to be held at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts. Read the full statement and sign on here. La academia denuncia intentos de suprimir el…
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