UNHCR (0) Emergency Handbook Advocacy in Emergencies
‘Advocacy' is a set of coordinated activities (ideally contributing to a broader strategy) that seeks to ensure the protection of persons who are of concern to UNHCR by promoting changes that bring policy, practice or law into line with international standards. UNHCR and its partners undertake advocacy of various kinds, including media campaigns, public speaking, commissioning and publishing research, and lobbying. In emergencies, (evidence-based) advocacy […]
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Spuhler, D., Kohler, L., Kapur, D., Volk, F., Staack, F., Ddieba, D., Sutter, F., van Soelen, S. (2021) Capacity development for sustainable sanitation Factsheet of Working Group 1
This factsheet aims to provide the basics on what is capacity development. It highlights how considering the different levels, multiple topics, and stakeholders are inherent to success. It summarizes the main capacity gaps for SDG 6, and presents available instruments and resources to close this gap. The factsheet is intended to provide an entry point: 1. for sanitation practitioners to better understand capacity development and/or how to […]
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Dhakal, S.B., Bishwakarma, D.R., Shrestha, R., Ahmad, T. (2021) Water Safe Communities: An Approach Towards Achieving SDG 6.1 in Nepal
As per the Constitution of Nepal, access to safe drinking water is a basic human right. A “one-house - one water-tap” policy is being implemented to progressively realize universal access to safe drinking water by 2030, to meet the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets for drinking water. In response to increasing concerns over water quality, UNICEF supported the Government of Nepal to successfully pilot the […]
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Khastagir, S. (2021) WASH Interventions in Urban Slums of Jaipur City in the Context COVID-19
IN 2020, UNICEF initiated WASH interventions in the urban slums of Jaipur city in partnership with the Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR). This was done in the context of the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with a threefold objective. COVID-19 has highlighted the inter-linkages between health and hygiene and the vulnerability of the poor and the marginalized. As India battled with the second, and deadlier, […]
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Repon, A. C., Faruq, O., Mamtaz, R. (2015) Occupational Safety and Health Guidelines for Faecal Sludge Management
Demonstration of Pro-poor Market-based Solutions for Faecal Sludge Management in Urban Areas of Southern Bangladesh is a project implemented by SNV Netherlands Development Organisation in partnership with Khulna City Corporation, Jhenaidah and Kushtia Paurashavas. Improvement of working conditions in sludge emptying and transportation is identified as a major area of action under the project. In line with this commitment, the initiative has been taken to […]
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Jones, H. & Reed, B. (2005) Water and sanitation for disabled people and other vulnerable groups Report of Conference and Workshop in Cambodia
Dissemination activities in Cambodia centred around a one-day Conference in Phnom Penh, followed by a one-day practical workshop. These took place on the 9th and 10th March, 2006. The objectives of dissemination were: 1. Distribution of the resource book and CD of “Water and sanitation for disabled people and other vulnerable groups: designing services to impaccessibility”. Fifty copies of the book and 30 CDs were […]
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ADCAP (2018) Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities
Globally, around 15 per cent of the population are living with some kind of disability. An estimated 13 per cent of people worldwide are over the age of 60. More than 46 per cent of those who are over the age of 60 have a disability. Humanitarian principles require that humanitarian assistance and protection are provided on the basis of need, without discrimination. […]
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Bobel, C., Winkler, I. T., Fahs, B., Hasson, K. A., Kissling, E. A., Roberts, T (2020) The Palgrave Handbook of Critical Menstruation Studies
This open access handbook, the first of its kind, provides a comprehensive and carefully curated multidisciplinary genre-spanning view of the state of the field of Critical Menstruation Studies, opening up new directions in research and advocacy. It is animated by the central question: ‘“what new lines of inquiry are possible when we center our attention on menstrual health and politics across the life course?” The […]
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African Civil Society Network on Water and Sanitation (ANEW), Sanitation and Water for All (SWA), Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) (2020) Exchange and Learning Webinar- Building Civil Society WASH advocacy for strengthening SWA’s Mutual Accountability Mechanism and reaching those left behind
In this webinar that was held on the 8th Decemeber, African national CSO WASH networks that have received catalytic funding from WSSCC to boost the sector, engage all the relevant stakeholders, including those from vulnerable populations, and strengthen platforms and processes which can be built upon further in the months that follow, shared their stories. Objectives: 1. To provide a platform for ANEW members to come together, […]
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WoMena (2020) Are Menstrual Cups regulated by governments around the world?
WoMena Summary and Approach WoMena sometimes gets the question: Are menstrual cups (MCs) ‘regulated’ by governments? This is an important question for Government Departments, donors, NGOs and others when planning MC interventions to ensure safety and efficacy of the products. The question sometimes extends beyond MCs to other menstrual health management (MHM) products – washable and disposable pads, tampons etc. This FAQ tries to address this question […]
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SMCR (2019) SMCR Conference Abstract Program
It seems people these days can’t stop talking about periods. From derision by presidential candidates, to taboo-breaking Instagrammers and marathoners, menstruation is no longer in the closet. The Society for Menstrual Cycle Research (SMCR) has been building the evidence base and articulating menstruation’s role in health and well-being for over 40 years. SMCR was the first multidisciplinary organization to actively promote research on reproductive health, […]
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Hutton, G. (2013) Global costs and benefits of reaching universal coverage of sanitation and drinking-water supply
Economic evidence on the cost and benefits of sanitation and drinking-water supply supports higher allocation of resources and selection of efficient and affordable interventions. The study aim is to estimate global and regional costs and benefits of sanitation and drinking-water supply interventions to meet the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target in 2015, as well as to attain universal coverage. Input data on costs and benefits from reviewed literature were […]
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ADB (2016) Financing Mechanisms for Wastewater and Sanitation
Financing sewerage and sanitation projects can be in several forms. In Kitakyushu, Japan, the central government provided subsidy to the city government in the construction of sewer lines and wastewater treatment plants. In Alandur, India, the municipality worked with a private sector partner in constructing and operating a sewerage treatment plant. In Dumaguete City, Philippines, the city government and the water district collaborated in constructing […]
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NIUA (2018) Faecal Sludge and Septage Management An Orientation Module for Rajashtan An Orientation Module for Rajasthan (Part B: Reading and Reference Material)
About the Training Modules Training Modules on decentralsid sanitation, septage and waste water have been developed, tested and delivered by SCBP during 2016-17, during training of government officials from UP, Rajasthan, MP, Telengana, Bihar, Karnataka, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Chattisgarh. These Modules have also been used in Training of Trainers(ToTs) of Amrut Nodal Agencies, Academia, Students, NGOs and Private Sector. Modules are in 3 Parts […]
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NIUA (2018) Faecal Sludge and Septage Management An Orientation Module for Rajashtan (Part A: Presentation Slides)
About the Training Modules Training Modules on decentralsid sanitation, septage and waste water have been developed, tested and delivered by SCBP during 2016-17, during training of government officials from UP, Rajasthan, MP, Telengana, Bihar, Karnataka, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Chattisgarh. These Modules have also been used in Training of Trainers(ToTs) of Amrut Nodal Agencies, Academia, Students, NGOs and Private Sector. Modules are in 3 Parts […]
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ACF and WaterAid (2018) Towards effective integration of nutrition and water, sanitation and hygiene - the Madagascar experience Case study (in English and French)
The case study, ‘Towards effective integration of nutrition and WASH - the Madagascar experience’, is a collaboration between ACF and WaterAid teams in Madagascar and HQs aimed at documenting and sharing the progress and challenges Madagascar has experienced in improving coordination and integration of nutrition and WASH. It is based on in-country interviews with stakeholders involved from central and local government, NGOs and donors. It […]
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Shafner, S. (2017) FLUSH - The Documentary
FLUSH is a documentary film raising awareness of what happens to bodily waste in America, and a growing movement to change the way we think about “waste,” premiering in honor of World Toilet Day. Raise awareness of World Toilet Day and theme “wastewater,” engage “developed” countries in a conversation about broader sanitation themes and question the wisdom of water-based toilets, create an advocacy tool for stakeholder […]
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The Sphere Project (2011) Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response
The Sphere handbook is designed for use in disaster response, and may also be useful in disaster preparedness and humanitarian advocacy. It is applicable in a range of situations where relief is required, including natural disasters as well as armed conflict. It is designed to be used in both slow- and rapid-onset situations, in both rural and urban environments, in developing and developed countries, anywhere […]
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WaterAid (2017) WASH and nutrition: why and how to integrate Briefing note
This note can be used as a practical guide for WaterAid country programmes on joint WASH and nutrition programming, implementation, monitoring and advocacy.
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Fernandez-Martinez, L., et al. (2017) Predicting the impact of sanitation investment projects on the Sanitation Service Chain (SSC), using excreta flow diagrams (SFDs)
Onsite sanitation systems are the predominant sanitation option worldwide (Medland et al., 2015). High population density in cities in low-middle income countries means that faecal sludge (FS) from onsite systems cannot be managed safely onsite. This creates a need for safe management of the FS through the sanitation service chain (SSC) (Hawkins et al. 2013). The movement of FS and wastewater through the SSC can […]
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