Most people in developed countries such as the United States don't think twice about toilets. To them, they can be found in every home, every business, every school and every public place. But that is not the case for some 2.5 billion other people on earth!Sadly, 1 billion people are forced to defecate in the open which is not only embarrassing and unhealthy, but quite unsafe, especially for millions of women. These women risk attack, physical abuse and shame because they have to walk long distances to find toilets or because there are none and they have to relieve themselves in the open. They are also plagued by diseases due to avoiding the use of toilets until late at night and because they avoid drinking water to limit toilet use.
November 19 was designated by the UN in 2013 as the official World Toilet Day around the world. Although every day improvements in toilet availability and sanitation are sought by the UN and other organizations, on November 19 the world focuses on bringing this dire situation to the forefront of people's minds. Comedians, celebrities, Sesame Street characters, cartoons, documentaries and more are highlighted to get people thinking about what many don't have easy access to, or maybe no access at all.
The website link highlighted above gives a plethora of information on this important day and provides access and links to several eye-opening and informative sites and material for all. Why not check it out and think about how easy we have it here in this country!
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