Day of the African Child: Ensuring Universal Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Every Child in Africa

The statement highlights the urgent need to accelerate progress towards universal access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services for children across Africa, particularly those in underserved and vulnerable communities. 

It underscores how persistent gaps in WASH access continue to affect children’s health, education, dignity and protection, and calls for strengthened commitment and coordinated action from governments, regional bodies, development partners and other stakeholders to advance equitable and sustainable solutions.