MDG+10 summit hub

On 20-22 September 2010, heads of state from around the world met at the UN headquarters in New York to discuss progress towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals.

This was a hugely important summit, which is why WaterAid was there in full force. As well as lobbying and campaigning in the lead up to the summit, WaterAid was busy in New York throughout the week, making the case (in a variety of ways!) for a stronger focus on sanitation in particular.

And we couldn't have done it without your support. Over 86,000 campaign actions, all urging the UK government to ensure that sanitation is no longer neglected, had a powerful impact. Thank you!

As for the outcome? It was a mixed bag. There were plenty of encouraging references made to sanitation and it feels like the message is getting through. But, in terms of concrete action, well, there wasn't much. Read more here.

What next though? We are now targeting Chancellor George Osborne and Secretary of State for International Development, Andrew Mitchell, urging them to prioritise water and sanitation in the Spending Review on 20 October. Send them a message here.

MDG summit blog

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We have the impetus - now we need the commitment
24 September 2010

So that's it- the MDG summit has drawn to a close. After three long, intense days of side events, meetings and speeches, what's actually been achieved?

A glimmer of hope
22 September 2010

It's not everyday we find ourselves in the same room as the UN Secretary General, one of the world's richest men, an ageing rocker and a Hollywood heart throb. On the last day of the summit, Media Officer Chloe Irvine gives the low down on this morning's highlights...

Sanitation sidelined again
21 September 2010

I can't believe it - banned for the second time in three days...

Update from Day One
21 September 2010

WaterAid's Head of Campaigns was able to get hold of a pass to the opening session to the MDG summit here in New York. Here are her reflections from the first day of the summit...

The summit begins
20 September 2010

Today saw the official start of the UN Millennium Development Goal summit here in New York. Security across the city has been ramped up; police are everywhere and access to the UN Headquarters is heavily restricted. Even the surrounding streets have been cordoned off to the general public.

WaterAid creates a stir in New York
19 September 2010

GCAP event

Today, WaterAiders attended an anti-poverty rally in NYC organised by GCAP (Global Call to Action Against Poverty). The event was held just a day before the official start of the UN MDG summit to highlight civil society support for the achievement of the MDGs...