*French with English translation*
This session examines the intersectional dimensions of sanitation work relating to gender, caste, class, race and age (including inter-generational change). The speakers cover particular challenges for women sanitation workers in India, Côte d'Ivoire, Madagascar and Senegal, and explore ways in which to visibilise often hidden or unseen working practices and lived experiences. This session examines the intersectional dimensions of sanitation work related to gender, caste, class, race and age (including intergenerational change). Speakers address the particular challenges of women sanitation workers in India, Côte d'Ivoire, Madagascar and Senegal, and explore ways to make work practices and lived experiences that are often hidden or invisible visible.
Speakers: Angèle Koué (GEPALEF, Ivory Coast), Jeannine Bola Ramarokoto (SiMIRALENTA, Madagascar) & Mina Harivola Rakotoarindrasata (Gender in Action, Madagascar)
[Pre-Recorded] Talk Title: 'Sanitation as a livelihood for women in Abidjan and Antananarivo' Video (with full captions)

2. Ndeye Penda Diouf (OGDF, Senegal) Talk Title: 'Women's invisible work in the sanitation Sector in Saint Louis Senegal' [Pre-Recorded] Video (will full captions) also here:https://youtu.be/iqiIaurSodQ

3. Abhilaasha Nagarajan (Indian Institute for Human Settlements/TNUSSP, India) Talk Title: 'Women sanitation workers: challenges & way forward' Chairs: Alix Lerebours, Nelly Leblond & Maisie-Rose Byrne

Bibliographic information

Sanitation Workers Forum 2021 (2022). Thematic Session 4: Gender, Intersectionality & Sanitation Work Sanitation Workers Forum 2021

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