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About World Toilet Organization
| Aspects | Description |
| About | 1. World Toilet Organization is a global non-profit committed to improving toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide. 2. It is not an agency of the United Nations. It was granted consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2013. |
| Established | 19 November 2001 |
| Focus | WTO empowers individuals through education, training and building local marketplace opportunities to advocate for clean and safe sanitation facilities in their communities. |
| Key Initiatives | 1. World Toilet Day: It established in 2001 to raise awareness about the global sanitation crisis 2. World Toilet Summit: It launched in 2001, bringing together stakeholders to discuss sanitation issues 3. World Toilet College: It founded in 2005 to provide education and training in sanitation practices |
| International Platform | 1. WTO provides a platform for toilet associations, governments, academic institutions, foundations, UN agencies, and corporate stakeholders 2. It facilitates the sharing of information and best practices 3. It leverages media and corporate backing to promote clean sanitation and public health policies |
| Milestone | UN Resolution: On 24 July 2013, 122 countries co-sponsored a UN resolution, tabled by the Singapore government, designating 19 November as World Toilet Day. |
UPSC Syllabus: International organisation
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