December 10 is International Human Rights Day, which marks the United Nations’ signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. This year’s theme is equality, with a focus on advancing the right to a healthy environment. In 2012, California became the first state to legally affirm the right of all people to access safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water with the passage of AB 685. This legislation established the Human Right to Water for both drinking water and sanitation. To advance this principle, the State Water Board created the SAFER drinking water program, which seeks to provide safe, affordable drinking water for all Californians. Check out these links and follow us on social media to learn more about the relevance of drinking water to advancing human rights in California and around the world.