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Humanitarian agencies strive to provide sanitation facilities which are safe, accessible and afford users privacy and dignity.
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
When responding to an emergency situation, ensuring safe excreta disposal is an urgent priority in the disaster relief effort.
When the Asian tsunami struck the Andaman Islands, nearly 7,000 people were relocated in six camps.