The readings from the 2006 UN Human Development Report on water were really eye-opening. The facts that struck me the most were that the poorest people pay the most for clean water, and that women and girls are not allowed to go to school because of a lack of private toilets. I was surprised - but unfortunately not all that surprised - at the practices of people who live in areas where there is no access to sanitation. I think it's incredible that the world can in fact implement clean water and access to sanitation by 2015 - that's so soon, and from the Youth Booklet, it sounds like it is a realistic goal. Although part of me is cynical about this, I hope that this will become reality.
It's clear that everyone needs to work together on making sure that all the people have access to water. Policies need to be drastically changed. Some countries are giving far more help than others. Why aren't we putting all our effort and money towards this, instead of financing wars and weapons? Everyone will benefit from clean water, and nobody benefits from war.
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