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The current state of toilets in many schools, particularly in developing countries, leaves much to be desired. According to a report by UNICEF, one in three primary schools worldwide does not have basic toilets, affecting the health and education of millions of children.
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Since then, we've focused on uplifting the girl child, on educating her, on making her a part of the workforce, and on making her financially independent. But, as Mark Balla’s book, Toilet Warrior will tell you, if you don't give her a safe and clean toilet, she will drop out.
Let's look at the cause of sanitation, for instance. Despite the fact that most of us, especially in cities, had access to toilets before the Swachh Bharat Mission, we still had outbreaks of diseases like cholera, diarrhoea and other water borne diseases.
The toilet, a seemingly simple amenity, becomes a daily challenge for these individuals, who have to navigate the fear of humiliation, harassment, or even physical violence.