(Source: AMREF - African Medical & Research Foundation) On November 19, 2015, Amref Health Africa joins the rest of the world in marking the UN World Toilet Day. The theme for this year is 'Equality, Dignity and the Link Between Gender-Based Violence and Sanitation', which puts the spotlight on the threat of sexual violence that women and girls face due to the lack of privacy for sanitation activities, as well as inequalities in the usability of available facilities. Toilets generally remain inadequate for populations with special needs, including the disabled and elderly, and for women and girls who need to manage menstrual hygiene. Sub-Saharan Africa has a mere 30 per cent coverage of safe...
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