Undertake Advocacy Work around the Right to Water

Advocacy can be described as working for change on behalf of the voiceless, such as those living in poverty. For more information and ideas for undertaking advocacy around the right to water, go to the Advocacy section.

Conduct Research

Whether advocating change or monitoring violations of the right to water, thorough research is required. Research is essential in providing a complete picture of the situation, enhancing credibility and enabling accurate analysis and appropriate action. It can take many forms, including fact-finding, data collection or academic research and in the context of work around the right to water might include:

• Researching legislation on human rights or current water policies
• Mapping community water management systems
• Documenting instances of arbitrary water disconnection

• conducting interviews
• household surveys
• visiting libraries
• using the media (press, television, radio, etc.)
• using the internet.