Australian Development Gateway

The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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The right to water

This website, launched on Human Rights Day 2003, has been established by WaterAid and Rights and Humanity, in cooperation with FAN, as part of a contribution to the International Year of Freshwater 2003.

Its aims are to:
- Provide information on relevant policy commitments and explain the concepts and theories of human rights law with respect to the right to water.
- Disseminate General Comment No 15 adopted by the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights confirming and interpreting the right to water.
- Promote the use of the right to water as a tool for community empowerment, advocacy and legal redress.

The website also provides information on international human rights latest research and publications, news and events, FAQ's and relevant links.

 

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