Thank you The Indian Express ! Our PI Prof Lyla Mehta and our partner IIT Bombay researcher Hariprasad V M on Towards Brown Gold efforts to unmask invisible challenges & rights of our brethren engaged in sanitation work The Sanitation & Hygiene Fund Sanitation Coalition Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (#DDWS)

#Vizhuthugal’s grassroots efforts are empowering Tamil Nadu’s #SanitationWorkers with the knowledge and tools they need to demand better wages, safer conditions, and a brighter future 👷‍♀️💪 Dive into their journey here: t.ly/kY6Ge #SocialProtection #WASH #Sanitation

🛑 In March 2024, two #SanitationWorkers tragically lost their lives in Faisalabad. Sadly, they are not the only ones. This is a stark reminder of the urgent need for #safer working conditions in #Pakistan. Read this blog to learn what can be done: t.ly/ljW5l

🚽As we prepare for #WorldToiletDay, discover how #decolonized grants rooted in trust and autonomy enable #SanitationWorkers to drive service improvements and advocate for rights💪 Read this powerful blog about #Empowerment Support Fund to know how: t.ly/uwFLf 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️

#SwachhBharat must focus on the invisible sanitation worker. Prof Lyla Mehta Hariprasad V M wrote for The Indian Express about sanitation challenges, and the opportunities to reimagine off-grid and innovative sanitation solutions. Read now👇 indianexpress.com/article/opinio… #WorldToiletDay #WDT

👷‍♂️17 years, countless #risks, and endless #resilience. Tika Lal, a #SanitationWorker in #Nepal, is fighting for #dignity and better working conditions. He highlights the need for #systemic change 👉t.ly/SXuVJ #OccupationalSafety #SocialImpact #Sanitation #SDGs

📸From lacking PPE to forming #cooperatives, #SanitationWorkers in #Bangladesh are documenting their journey through #Photovoice, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in their field. 📜Read their narratives and the ongoing challenges: t.ly/etyBJ

Read this interesting blog by Mike Poustie and team on the #unintended consequences of #formalising municipal, #faecal sludge emptying services in #Bangladesh! Link: t.ly/x5fTC #SanitationWorkers #DoNoHarm #SDG6 #Sanitation #WASH #Urban Practical Action

Sanitation work isn’t an informal hustle—it’s #essential! Yet, many #SanitationWorkers in #Bangladesh lack job security & benefits. How can we ensure fair wages & social protection? 📖 Read the blog for more insights: t.ly/-kWpH

🧑‍🔬Calling all #researchers! 🏆Applications are now open for the #SanitationWorkers Research Awards 2025👷‍♂️ 👷‍♀️Bring visibility, dignity & safety to those who keep our cities clean at the upcoming #UNCwaterandhealth Conference. 🔗Apply by 2nd May: t.ly/Tmp8Z #WASH International Labour Organization

Les #travailleurs de l'assainissement au #Niger ne se contentent pas d'exiger le changement - ils le cocréent avec les #chercheurs📊👷‍♀️ Du terrain au laboratoire de données, une histoire d'#inclusion & d'#impact. 👉t.ly/jybIY #DecentWork #Sanitation #WASH

New research from Gondar university in Ethiopia: "Over 2/3 of workers surveyed had never received any training on safe sanitation practices. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), essential for safe handling of waste, was unavailable in 63% of workplaces. " sanitationworkers.susana.org/blog/48-protec…

🚨Publication Alert: Only 60.7% of Sanitation Workers consistently used PPE in the past 30 days. Having OHS officers, clear PPE policies, and mandatory use greatly improved compliance. It's time to prioritize worker safety at fecal-waste plants! 🧑🏽‍🔧🧤 doi.org/10.3389/fenvh.…

Alidou Bande, manual emptier and leader of ABASE, shares the fruits of their advocacy work over the past few years, which illustrates the power of providing directly support -even just small grants- to sanitation workers groups. #SanitationWorkers sanitationworkers.susana.org/blog/49-small-…

What happens when you build a trust-based relationship with #SanitationWorkers and #decolonise funding? Read this report to find out: t.ly/x0wlt #Empowerment Support Fund WaterAid SNV - find us on Bluesky as snv.org Andrés Hueso González Rajeev Munankami Prerana Somani

Safe workers = safe #sanitation At #WWWeek, discover how donors, policymakers & practitioners can advance #empowerment, safety & dignity for #SanitationWorkers. 📅 28 Aug, 11:00–12:30 CEST 🔗 Register: t.ly/aM9re World Water Week

Don't miss this webinar tomorrow, live from #WWWeek: What progress has been made on #SanitationWorkers rights over the past 6 years? 📅 28 Aug, 11:00–12:30 CEST 📷 Register: t.ly/aM9re Join: event.trippus.net/Home/Index/AEA… World Water Week WaterAid SNV - find us on Bluesky as snv.org APAA/PASA

Did you miss our session at Stockholm #WWWeek? Fear not, you can watch the recording in the Sanitation Workers hub: sanitationworkers.susana.org/resources

Climate crisis magnifies discrimination against “invisible” sanitation workers - highlights this great report from Amnesty International #SanitationWorkers face economic marginalization and entrenched gender- and caste-based discrimination.

BANGLADESH: "It's like paying to breathe. Water has become a luxury in my life" This is the story of the fight for water and dignity of many Dalit women sanitation workers who are marginalized by caste, gender, and occupation. Every day, they are forced to walk and queue for