Amicus brief in Curaçao water right case

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February 20, 2023
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In Curaçao, hundreds of families are cut off from the water supply due to lack of money, or were never even connected to the water grid. Human rights organizations in Curaçao are therefore concerned about households in Curaçao currently being disconnected. The Ombudsman of Curaçao, along with the Ombudsman of St. Maarten and the National Ombudsman, already pointed out the lack of access to clean drinking water for vulnerable citizens in Curaçao in 2020.

Association Hende-i-Medio-Ambiente (HiMA) initiated proceedings against the Land of Curaçao over the right of access to clean water and adequate sanitation for a group of vulnerable people, including the elderly and minor children. HiMA therefore approached PILP because of the proceedings in the Netherlands on children’s right to water. The same arguments are at play in both proceedings and the Land Curaçao relies on the first instance ruling of the District Court of The Hague. Defense for Children Netherlands and the NJCM appealed that ruling.

On behalf of and with Defense for Children Netherlands and the NJCM, as amicus curiae, PILP wrote a letter to the Court of First Instance in Curaçao. In the letter, the organizations address what the right to water for children includes and why they should not be cut off from water. In this way, PILP, NJCM and Defense for Children Netherlands hope to contribute to the protection of children’s rights in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. They very much hope that that the Court of First Instance will consider this amicus brief and that the brief will contribute to the present proceedings.

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