{"id":3182,"date":"2023-10-07T17:52:51","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T17:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honduras.waterforpeople.org\/?p=3182"},"modified":"2023-10-07T17:52:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-07T17:52:51","slug":"dia-interamericano-del-agua-derecho-que-da-vida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/honduras.waterforpeople.org\/en\/2023\/10\/07\/dia-interamericano-del-agua-derecho-que-da-vida\/","title":{"rendered":"Inter-American Water Day: Right that gives life"},"content":{"rendered":"

Water, a human right that unites us<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Water is more than an element, it is a human right that allows us to live, grow and dream. However, millions of people in Honduras and around the world lack access to this vital resource. The same thing that is threatened by pollution, climate change and overexploitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, every first Saturday in October we commemorate the Inter-American Water Day<\/strong>. An initiative of regional and international organizations that seek to raise awareness in society about the urgency of protect and manage water in a sustainable and supportive way.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Likewise, since 2010, the United Nations General Assembly<\/strong> recognized the human right to water and sanitation<\/strong>. This implies that all people must have guaranteed access to safe and sufficient drinking water. As well as sanitation services that respect their dignity, their culture and their privacy. These services are essential to prevent diseases, improve quality of life and promote human development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decent water for all, a challenge for Honduras<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In Honduras, water is a human right that is violated every day due to lack of access, poverty and exclusion. Millions of people live without clean water and sanitation. This reality is especially hard for women, boys and girls, and rural and indigenous communities, who suffer the greatest inequalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data presented by David Ramos, member of the organization Water For People Honduras, reflects that 7.5 million <\/strong>of people lack drinking water<\/strong>. Besides that 5 million do not have sanitation<\/strong> safe in Honduras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Added to climate change, deforestation and pollution, the water crisis in Honduras is increasing. The most recent report from Water For People, the 90% of environmental crises <\/strong> are related to water problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The above shows us the urgency of starting to take actions to guarantee access to water and sanitation. We believe that Water is life, it is dignity and it is the future<\/strong>. Together we can make it possible for water to be a human right for everyone in Honduras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water and sanitation, a human right that transforms Honduras<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Water and sanitation are more than a service. They are a human right that opens the doors to a better future for Honduras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With water and sanitation, we can improve the health of millions of people who suffer from lack of hygiene. We can improve the education of thousands of boys and girls<\/strong> who lose learning opportunities due to water scarcity. Improve the country's economy, generating jobs and income that reduce poverty and inequality. Promote gender equality, easing the workload of women, providing them with more development opportunities. And we can improve the environment, protecting ecosystems and mitigating the effects of climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Honduras: a country that mobilizes for water and sanitation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In Honduras, there are examples of projects and initiatives that demonstrate that change is possible. That the management of water resources can be improved and its universal, sustainable and equitable access guaranteed. Here are some of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n