The human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation (2018), para. 18

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Deeply concerned that the lack of access to adequate water and sanitation services, including for menstrual hygiene management, especially in schools, contributes to reinforcing the widespread stigma associated with menstruation, negatively affecting gender equality and women’s and girls’ enjoyment of human rights, including the right to education and the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health,
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Gender
  • Health
  • Social & Cultural Rights
  • Water & Sanitation
Person(s) affected
  • Girls
  • Women
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18