Almost 100Million people in East&Sthn #Africa don't have a toilet & 179Million must use unimproved toilets. Protecting #children from the spread of disease including #COVID19 through improved #water, #sanitation and #hygiene is essential for their growth and development.

"We have almost one-quarter of the population practicing open defecation, between 46million - 47million people. This puts Nigeria on the first spot when it comes to people practicing open defecation."- Zaid Jurji, Chief of Wash UNICEF Nigeria says during a chat with Channels Television.

Per #NORM2019 > 25% of #Nigeria water facilities are not functional. With just a little investment, putting those facilities back into full service could increase the low per capita share of water from an average of 9 l/c/day to 14 l/c/day Water Resources Nigeria UNICEF Nigeria

A data treasure for all WASH professionals and planners in Nigeria. HD indicators that give insights to Nigerian WASH sector, accessibility & sustainability according to SDG6.

Per #NORM2019 basic WASH services are only available in 3% of schools! This is a big challenge as Children MUST be able to wash their hands and satisfy their natural needs at a school. UNICEF Nigeria

Per #NORM2019 basic WASH services are only available in 4% of health facilities! A pregnant women in #Nigeria MUST have the option of delivering at a health facility equipped with WASH services, rather than taking the more dangerous option of delivering at home. UNICEF Nigeria

Per #NORM2019 privately-owned/run water facility has 15% more functionality rate than public facility. UNICEF believes in the power of private sector PS which is Nigeria’s big asset. We must embrace, partner with & provide PS w/enabling environment to excel. Potential is huge!

Did You Know❓ Up to 167 million Nigerians (84% of the population) do not have access to a #handwashing facility with water and soap🧼 in their homes. Access to adequate and safe water, basic sanitation and proper hand hygiene practices is key in curbing the spread of #COVID19.

#WorldToiletDay is indicative to how important having a toilet is for HHs & schools; for good health, dignity & privacy. #Nigerians should End Open Defecation practiced by 23% of HHs and equip schools with toilets + water & hygiene facilities/soap (current access is only 3%).

"About 11 million people in Nigeria are living with disabilities". According to #NORMII, just 42% of persons living with disabilities find their household’s improved latrines useable and accessible. On #IDPWD2020, let's re-emphasize the need for inclusive #WASH facilities.

#Nigeria is on the right track now with know how and experience on how to achieve #ODF LGAs. There’s now need for more sustained political commitments to exponentially achieve more and meet the 2025 ODF #Nigeria target.

Thanks to Sweden, the government of Bangladesh and UNICEF are providing safe water to 100,000 people in Daudkandi, where water is highly contaminated with arsenic. 💙 The new system will reach thousands of more children and their families with lifesaving water and sanitation. 😊

Climate resilient sustainable safely managed Dhaka sanitation services require communication channels w/Dhaka city inhabitants 2 clarify problems & offer affordable solutions. People are key contributors to success #Dhaka #Bangladesh #WASH #SDG6

Key resource 2 realize climate resilient sustainable safely managed Dhaka sanitation services is the private sector engaged as strategic partner. W/suitable enabling environment PS can offer innovative and efficient solutions. #SDG6 #Dhaka #Bangladesh #WASH

مجموعة من المرتزقة ينهبون العراق ويدمرونه في نفس الوقت. أرض الرافدين ستصبح أرض الجدولين قريبا وستنتهي كل معالم الحضارة التي قامت على اساس وجودهما!

With generous contribution from KfW , #unicef Syria ensured access to safe & sustainable #water to 150k people in rural Hama following the devastating EQ by restoring water storage through the construction of 2000 m3 reservoir.

Together with partners, we proudly inaugurated Al Qadmous Water Project in Tartous, restoring safe drinking water to over 100K people. The water station will ensure water for Qadmous town & 25 neighbouring villages. Our deepest thanks to الصندوق الكويتي للتنمية for their crucial support.

Ein Al Bayda boosting station, east of #Aleppo was damaged. Following UNICEF’s support, it now provides 20,000 m3 of potable #water daily reaching  > 250,000 people. This week, #UINCEF Syria Chief WASH, Zaid Jurji visited the station. @unicef UNICEFmena UN in Syria

In #Syria, for the 1st time in 14 years, there is a new opportunity to rebuild, restore vital services, unite the nation, & create a future where every #child & young person can dream boldly. But we must seize this moment now. Kaja Kallas Hadja Lahbib Dubravka Šuica Edouard Beigbeder

“Six months in. A new hope for Syria’s WASH sector” Mr article published on UNICEF’s Internal Communication Network.