UN Water Confernce  2023 - Interactive Dialogue

Interactive Dialogue – Water For Health: Access to WASH, including the Human Rights to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation

Date: Wednesday March 22nd

Time: 10:00 – 13:00 EST

Location: UN Headquarters – Conference Room (4)

The Water for Health: Access to WASH, including the Human Rights to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation interactive dialogue will bring together Member States and a diverse range of stakeholders to discuss the urgent need for universal access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene. Co-chaired by the Dominican Republic and the United Kingdom, and moderated by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell, the dialogue will facilitate a collaborative, multi-stakeholder discussion that prioritizes gender and geographical balance. The panel discussions will be followed by an interactive debate among States and other relevant stakeholders, with the aim of generating concrete actions to accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals related to water and sanitation. The summary of the interactive dialogue will be submitted to the Conference at its closing meeting.

For more information, please contact Ann Thomas, Senior WASH Adviser anthomas@unicef.org and Aidan Cronin, Senior WASH Adviser acronin@unicef.org