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The reliance on chlorination in humanitarian operations has raised concerns among practitioners about possible health risks associat
To date, over 900 TWT's (Tiger Worm Toilets) have been built and trialled across four countries by Oxfam in a range of settings incl
Camps are places of refuge for people fleeing conflict and disaster, but they can be dangerous, especially for women and girls.
Poor lighting at water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities may reduce the usage of latrines and other services such as bathing
Lighting should be provided for WASH facilities in Humanitarian contexts according to several standards.
There is a significant gap in empirical evidence on the menstrual hygiene management (MHM) challenges faced by adolescent girls and
The world is witnessing the highest levels of forced human displacement on record, leading to people being housed in urban centres a
The provision of safe water in adequate quantities is a basic necessity in emergencies to prevent the transmission of infectious dis
Effective menstrual management is essential for the mental and physical well-being of women.
In July 2007, a study by the Centre for Environmental Health Engineering, at the University of Surrey, assessed a modified method of