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Pubescent girls face unique emotional barriers to returning to school after a disaster concerning water, sanitation and hygiene (WAS
This discussion paper summarizes the results and implications of a study commissioned by the World Bank to conduct
Post-disaster relief and recovery operations seldom focus on women’s priorities regarding menstrual hygiene.
Effective menstrual management is essential for the mental and physical well-being of women.
When responding to an emergency situation, ensuring safe excreta disposal is an urgent priority in the disaster relief effort.
Most households in the districts of Sri Lanka affected by the tsunami possessed drinking water wells, and these wells were contamina