Source: This post on World Toilet Day 2024 has been created based on the article “World Toilet Day 2024: Why it matters and India’s efforts towards sanitation” published in India Today on 20th November 2024.
Why in news?
Recently, the UN observed World toilet day to raise awareness of the importance of safe sanitation.
World Toilet Day 2024
1. World Toilet Day was established in 2001 and recognized by the United Nations in 2013.
2. It highlights the critical issues of public health, environmental impact, and human dignity associated with inadequate sanitation.
3. Each day, unsafe water and poor sanitation result in the deaths of 1,000 children under the age of five. Improved sanitation systems have the potential to save 1.4 million lives annually.
4. Theme: “Sanitation for Peace”, highlights the importance of sanitation in achieving global harmony.
5. World Toilet Day 2024 emphasizes the critical role of safe toilets and sanitation systems in fostering a fairer, healthier, and more peaceful world.
Objectives of the Event
1. Raise Awareness: To highlight the importance of climate-resilient sanitation for a dignified and peaceful life
2. Drive Momentum: It garners political and financial support for accelerating progress on safe and sustainable sanitation. It also supports efforts to meet Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.2 targets.
3. Advocate for Sanitation: It explores avenues to advance sanitation initiatives within the UN system.
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