Journal of International Law

Water is today subject of debate in the international arena due to the deep politic, economic and social implications it carries, along with challenges that require strong commitment by governments and international agencies. In this article, the author intends to obtain a broader and more specific perception on the current condition of the so denominated [Human] Right to Water. In order to do so, a theoretical revision of the subject is conducted, using as methodology secondary sources, from which a descriptive analysis was made in order to obtain a better understanding of the matter. Furthermore, the influence of the international community in the subject is taken into account as how the precedents regarding human rights influence the situation, and how ECOSOC’s General Comment 15 is currently the latest international pronouncement. Then, it analyses how governments implement the Right to Water domestically and how the case of South Africa is one of the most important examples. After a deep analysis, the main conclusion found is that this issue, even though has had some progress, it still has a significant number of defiance ahead that will require joint and dedicated action both internationally and domestically. right to water: dimension an