Over Half The World’s Population Still Lacks Access to Safe Drinking Water

Access to clean water is a human right, but it remains a privilege we take for granted

Extreme weather disrupting water access in Kenya’s Tana River County. And women and children are the most affected by it (Source: UNDP Accelerator Labs)

In 1977, amid growing global concerns about water scarcity, the United Nations convened its first-ever water conference in Mar del Plata, Argentina. After 12 days, representatives from 118 nations and te…