The United Nations recognizes access to clean water and sanitation as a fundamental human right. This means that every person, regardless of their economic status or where they live, deserves access to sufficient, safe, acceptable, physically accessible, and affordable water.
In Zimbabwe, our constitution guarantees this right. Section 77 of our Constitution states that every person has a right to safe, clean, and potable water. Yet for millions of Zimbabweans, especially women in communities like Chitungwiza, this constitutional promise remains unfulfilled.
Water justice goes beyond just access—it's about equality, dignity, and participation in decisions that affect our lives. It's about ensuring that women have a voice in water management and that the burden of water collection doesn't fall disproportionately on women and girls.
As Women4Water, we stand on solid legal and moral ground. Our demands are not radical—they are fundamental human rights that should be available to all.
Knowledge is power, and knowing our rights is the first step toward claiming them.