There are many non-governmental organizations (NGO) around the world dedicating their efforts to protect and promote human rights. These NGOs play a primary role in the international and globalized scenario focusing on human rights issues by monitoring the actions of governments and companies, pressuring them to act according to human rights principles, partnering with groups and citizens to achieve their goal.
One of these NGOs is Oxfam International. In this paper, I will write about Oxfam mission and discuss one of its campaigns, covering the necessity of this work and the challenges encountered by the NGO.
Who is Oxfam International?
Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 Oxfam organizations, working in more than 90 countries, …show more content…
Eight years before, in 2002, the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights already stated that “The human right to water is indispensable for leading a life in human dignity. It is a prerequisite for the realization of other human rights”.
The TajWSS project, which started in 2010, sought to improve the coverage and service delivery of water supply for rural communities through changes in policy and practice of water management and governance in Tajikistan, a country where 40% of the population had no access to drinking water. Funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the TajWSS project has been implemented by Oxfam in partnership with the Government of Tajikistan (GoT) the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
Oxfam first important step in the project was to promote a constructive dialogue among citizens, service providers and public officials, contributing to the institutional and policy reform in Tajikistan, enhancing the collaboration of the stakeholders and providing access to drinking water supply to the population. Some of the outcomes of the project
One of these NGOs is Oxfam International. In this paper, I will write about Oxfam mission and discuss one of its campaigns, covering the necessity of this work and the challenges encountered by the NGO.
Who is Oxfam International?
Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 Oxfam organizations, working in more than 90 countries, …show more content…
Eight years before, in 2002, the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights already stated that “The human right to water is indispensable for leading a life in human dignity. It is a prerequisite for the realization of other human rights”.
The TajWSS project, which started in 2010, sought to improve the coverage and service delivery of water supply for rural communities through changes in policy and practice of water management and governance in Tajikistan, a country where 40% of the population had no access to drinking water. Funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the TajWSS project has been implemented by Oxfam in partnership with the Government of Tajikistan (GoT) the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
Oxfam first important step in the project was to promote a constructive dialogue among citizens, service providers and public officials, contributing to the institutional and policy reform in Tajikistan, enhancing the collaboration of the stakeholders and providing access to drinking water supply to the population. Some of the outcomes of the project