$9 Billion would be needed

to ensure water and sanitation services to every human being, $780 Billion are spent on military and security, (UNDP-HDR)… Is there a way to positively influence public expenditures?

1948: Human Rights

are a pre-condition for international security and development – 2011: Human Rights have the burden of proving that they are beneficial for development… Did we forget the value of the rule of law?

For every $1

in financial assistance developing countries receive, they must spend over $4 on debt repayment, (World Bank Data - 2008) What is our understanding of international solidarity and cooperation?

Human Rights

are not just about Freedom of Information or Protection from Torture, or Clean Elections, they also protect access to safe drinking Water