Women, Water & Privatization: A Human Rights-Based Approach to Global Water Governance

Authors

Tara Pistilli, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note argues that recognizing and clearly defining the human right to water is essential for ensuring equitable access, particularly for women and children, who are disproportionately affected by water scarcity and privatization. It emphasizes that a human rights-based approach to water governance is necessary to prevent conflicts and protect vulnerable populations, as demonstrated by the Cochabamba Water War. This approach, supported by international law, provides a legally binding framework to hold states and corporations accountable for fulfilling the right to water.

Disciplines

Human Rights Law | Law | Law and Gender | Legal History | Water Law

Recommended Citation

Tara Pistilli, Women, Water & Privatization: A Human Rights-Based Approach to Global Water Governance, 20 Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just. 797 (2014).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol20/iss3/10