Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Public Water Sanitation and Hygiene Facilities in Developing Asia and the Pacific

<p>This report highlights how many women and girls still lack adequate access to public water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in Asia and the Pacific and explains why focusing on gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) can level the playing field. </p><p></p><p>Despite improvements inadequate access to WASH facilities for groups including women and girls older people and people with disabilities means they may miss school and loose opportunities for jobs and healthcare. Recommending countries incorporate GESI into national WASH guidelines the report shows how providing safe gender-segregated and gender-neutral public facilities with adequate water and disability-friendly designs contributes toward long-term sustainable development.</p>