
sanitation equity
Sanitation equity means ensuring everyone has reliable access to clean and safe facilities for hygiene, like toilets and clean water, regardless of where they live or their socioeconomic status. It aims to eliminate disparities so that all communities, especially marginalized or underserved groups, can maintain health, dignity, and well-being. Achieving sanitation equity involves addressing barriers such as infrastructure gaps, affordability, and social exclusion to make sure no one is left behind in accessing vital sanitation services.