Today as we flush, think about the wonder of the toilet. No other innovation in the past 200 years has saved more lives than the toilet. Yet, 2.6 billion people in the world lack access to adequate sanitation, including 1.2 billion people who have no toilet facilities at all. The majority of the illness in the world is caused by fecal matter and lack of sanitation.
Why are Toilets and Sanitation Important?
• Sanitation has a huge economic benefit by increasing productivity and reducing healthcare costs
• Sanitation is vital for dignity
• Sanitation prevents environmental pollution
• Clean water and sanitation are basic human rights
What can I do on World Toilet Day?
• Spread the word online! Tweet “I just gave a crap about human rights" #giveacrapabouthumanrights
• Spread the word in your community!
• Go to amnestyusa.org/giveacrap and download the “Give a Crap for Human Rights” flyer and print out lots of copies. Tape the flyer up inside bathroom stalls on your campus or in your community!
Where can I learn more about this issue
