The resolution, tabled by Bolivia, received 122 votes in favor, with none against and 41abstaning, out of UN's 192 member-states.
The UN resolution declares that safe water and sanitation are “essential to the full enjoyment of life and all other human rights.”
It also voices strong concern that about 900 M people across the globe lack access to clean water, and a staggering 2.6 B do not have proper sanitation.
It is estimated that this is leading to 2 M deaths yearly, mainly of small children.
The UN calls upon all states to steep up efforts to change that dire situation, setting a target of halving the number of people with inadequate access to water by 2015.
