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As SIWI World Water Week 2024 kicks off in Stockholm this week, we are reminded of the profound importance of water and sanitation cooperation in fostering peace and security across the globe. This year's theme, "Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future," reminds us of the intricate interconnections between and across communities and nations and emphasizes the need for …
In the past decade, India's Swachh Bharat Mission has significantly improved sanitation infrastructure, including toilets and treatment plants. However, sanitation workers, essential to maintaining safe sanitation, face hazardous conditions, discrimination, long hours, and low social status. To address these issues, the Government of India and state governments have launched various social …
Kalihati Municipality is situated within the Kalihati Sub-District (Upazila) in Tangail District (Zila), which is under Dhaka Division. The geographical coordinates of Kalihati are latitudes 24⁰16' N and 24⁰ 25' N and longitudes 89⁰ 85' E and 90⁰ 05' E. Its northern and western boundaries are formed by the upazilas of Bhuapur and Ghatail, the southern and eastern boundaries by the …
Singair Municipality is situated within the Singair Sub-District (Upazila) in Manikganj District (Zila), which is under Dhaka Division. The geographical coordinates of Singair are between latitudes 23°44' N and 23°52' N and longitudes 90°04' E and 90°16' E. The municipality is bounded on the north by Talebpur union, on the south by Charigram and Sayasta union, on the east by Joymontop union, …
German-supported projects in Nepal, Albania and the Philippines are involving local social media influencers and celebrities to break down taboos around menstrual health and hygiene. To great effect! GIZ’s short film ‘Tackling Taboos’ has been nominated for the WHO film festival ‘Health for all’. Shortlisted out of more than 1000 entries, the film is in the final 70 — and the only one …
The NIRDPR in partnership with UNICEF, WaterAid and other development partners had conducted a 3-day National WASH Conclave “WASH Forward: Advancing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Panchayats” during February 23-25, 2022. Over 3000 participants including representatives from the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, officials from the state and district …
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