World Toilet Day is THE<\/strong><\/span> day for action. It is the day to raise awareness about all the people who do not have access to a toilet, and the urgent need to end the sanitation crisis. And it is the day to stand up (or sit down or squat if you prefer) to do something about it.<\/p>\n Why Do We Need A Day For Toilets?<\/strong><\/p>\n The \u2018silent\u2019 sanitation crisis is a ticking time bomb which affects billions of people around the world.<\/p>\n When the World Toilet Organization was founded in 2001, the subject of sanitation received little media attention and it was severely neglected on the global development agenda. \u00a0Sanitation has become more of a priority for world leaders in the 14 years since the World Toilet Organization<\/a>\u00a0was founded, however the current level of prioritization is still far from what is needed, given the scale and impact of the sanitation crisis.\u00a0It\u2019s time for toilets to be treated as an urgent global priority.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n What\u2019s So Urgent?<\/strong><\/p>\n We can\u2019t wait while a lack of access to sanitation affects health, education, gender equality, nutrition, the environment and the economy! And in the words of WTO founder\u00a0Jack Sim<\/a>, \u201cWhat we don\u2019t discuss, we can\u2019t improve.\u201d We need to continue to address the taboo nature of toilets and shine a spotlight on sanitation each World Toilet Day.<\/p>\n The Impact\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n World Toilet Day is celebrated globally by NGOs, UN agencies, the private sector, civil society organisations and the international community. In 2013, a joint initiative between the Government of Singapore and the World Toilet Organization led to Singapore\u2019s first UN resolution, entitled \u201cSanitation for All\u201d,<\/a> calling for collective action to address the global sanitation crisis through the commemoration of World Toilet Day. The resolution was co-sponsored and adopted by 122 countries at the 67th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. On July 24, 2013, World Toilet Day on 19 November became an official UN day.\u00a0Each year\u00a0WTD\u00a0calls on the global community to do more to address the sanitation crisis.<\/p>\n How to Raise a Stink for UN World Toilet Day<\/strong><\/p>\n Sustainable sanitation is a matter of dignity, equality, and safety, and is crucial to improving the health and wellbeing of one-third of humanity. So what can you do to help make \u2018sanitation for all\u2019 a reality this World Toilet Day?\u00a0Whether you want to raise a stink and build awareness of the sanitation challenge, advocate for change, fund raise for us, hold an event, or join an Urgent Run, we want you to celebrate UN World Toilet day in a way that suits you best. Here are just a few ideas on how you can join the global \u2018movement\u2019 and be a part of the change.<\/p>\n The Urgent Run<\/strong><\/p>\n The Urgent Run<\/a> is World Toilet Organization\u2019s annual event for UN World Toilet Day to call for urgent action to end the sanitation crisis. You can be part of this global run by:\u00a0organising<\/a>\u00a0 or joining<\/a> an event near you.\u00a0Join the global Urgent Run, visit\u00a0www.urgentrun.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Fundraising in a Flush<\/strong><\/p>\n Do you want to fundraise for our crucial sanitation projects? The\u00a0Fundraising in a Flush\u00a0guide is packed with useful tips and resources to make your UN World Toilet Day a great success. Or you can put your own creative ideas in motion for something meaningful and impactful. Raise a Stink<\/strong><\/p>\n The \u201cRaising a Stink for Sanitation\u201d Advocacy Pack provides information about the sanitation challenge, and some suggestions for how you can raise a stink for sanitation in your local area. Invest in Sanitation<\/strong><\/p>\n One-third of the world\u2019s population still lacks access to adequate sanitation. Every dollar donated to World Toilet Organization for UN World Toilet Day goes a long way. You can fuel the World Toilet Organization\u2019s efforts in advocacy, education, capacity building, and social enterprise projects by making a donation here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n UN WORLD TOILET DAY 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n The theme for World Toilet Day 2015 is better sanitation for better nutrition<\/strong>, which draws\u00a0attention to the need for better sanitation to improve health and nutrition for everyone,\u00a0everywhere. Visit\u00a0the official UN World Toilet Day website<\/a><\/strong> to find out more about what\u2019s happening around the world how you can get involved.\u00a0Read up on why the UN adopted World Toilet Day with the \u2018Sanitation for all\u2019 Resolution<\/a>.<\/p>\n Start at School<\/strong><\/p>\n Schools can join the fight for sanitation for all by engaging students with UN World Toilet Day. If you want to plan activities and projects around UN World Toilet Day that students could be a part of, there is a specially crafted \u201cTalking and Teaching Toilets\u201d guide packed with activities for students. Share on Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n Join the global movement for toilets and sanitation for all, and raise awareness by posting on Facebook, Instagram, Google+, posting a Vine or tweeting this World Toilet Day. Raise your voice to call for action and use the hashtags #WorldToiletDay<\/a><\/strong> and #UrgentRun<\/a><\/strong>. And check out Facebook <\/a>or Twitter<\/a> for inspiration and content you can share. Together we can make a big splash this World Toilet Day!<\/p>\n Talking Toilets<\/strong><\/p>\n What better opportunity to get conversations \u2018flowing\u2019 about the sanitation crisis than UN World Toilet Day?!\u00a0Talk all things toilets and sanitation with your friends and family members. Help break the \u2018toilet taboo\u2019: have a conversation, send an email, tweet, send a text, post to Facebook, and raise awareness of the importance of action on sanitation.<\/p>\n![\"worldtoilet.org\"](\"http:\/\/www.btaloos.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/worldtoilet.org_-300x65.jpg\")
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