Everyone has access to water and sanitation facilities and the items they need to be able to manage their personal and household WASH needs in a way they want to, in accordance with their cultural context, and which supports their feelings of confidence, wellbeing and self-esteem. Adequate water and private facilities for personal hygiene (including menstrual hygiene and incontinence) and maintaining cleanliness (including of children, persons with disabilities, older people and people with chronic illnesses) are vital for safeguarding the dignity of individuals.
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