World Toilet Day 2023: Know History And Significance
By Anshika Verma19, Nov 2023 10:00 AMjagranjosh.com
World Toilet Day 2023
Everybody has the basic right to proper sanitation. Every year, World Toilet Day is celebrated on November 19. Tap to read about it’s history and significance!
World Toilet Day: History
November 19 was designated as World Toilet Day in 2001 by the Singaporean philanthropist Jack Sim's non-profit organisation.
World Toilet Day: Significance
Basic human rights include access to clean water and sanitation. People raise awareness of the value of cleanliness on the World Toilet Day.
World Toilet Day 2023: Theme
The theme of World Toilet Day is ‘Accelerating Change,’ to encourage individuals to take small steps toward bettering sanitation.
Creation of the world toilet day
The United Nations recognised the right to water and sanitation as a fundamental human right in 2010, which led to the creation of World Toilet Day.
Celebrations of the world toilet day
Worldwide, UN agencies, international organisations, and volunteers arrange a variety of events and activities to celebrate the World Toilet Day.
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