WASH is fundamental for the dignity, health and wellbeing of everyone – regardless of their age, disability, social status, gender identity or ethnicity. By recognizing the different and multiple barriers that people face – and their equal human rights to WASH – we can ensure equitable and successful WASH programmes.
We know that addressing protection, gender and inclusion (PGI) in WASH is important: it reduces the risk of violence, discrimination and exclusion and contributes to building safe and resilient communities where no-one is left behind.
This guidance note provides an overview of key PGI issues to consider when assessing, designing, implementing and monitoring both long-term and humanitarian WASH programmes, in the Red Cross Red Crescent context.
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