How can I take action?

 

Learn:

 • Explore the theme, get involved, and read stories fromaround the world.

 • Find out how sanitation is connected to key issues, includingclimate change, peace, health, food and energy.

 • UN-Water SDG 6 Data Portal: How many people have access to a toilet in your country, and how does it compare to other places in the world? 

Share:

 • Campaign resources: Use the hashtag #WorldToiletDay. Share social media posts and videos, and download social media banners, posters, branded materials and logos on the campaign Trello board.

 • Get in touch: Are you already working in a field related to sanitation, particularly innovation and climate resilience, and would like to get involved in the campaign? Send us an email to campaigns@unwater.org.

 • Water Action Agenda: Make a commitment, or browse over 800 commitments made by governments, civil society and other stakeholders to accelerate progress on water and sanitation here.

 Act:

 • Use the Activation Kit: These fun, educational activities can be adapted for any age or group. Download the kit here. 

• Inspire others:

o Make art, music or a short video based on the issues. 

o Organize a talk in your school, university, community, office or organization – and accompany it with a quiz based on this factsheet. 

o Host a concert, play or sports event around World Toilet Day.

o Organize or propose a lesson based on the campaign theme.

o Visit a wastewater treatment plant and learn how sanitation systems work. 

o Organize a photo contest or local exhibition focusing on sanitation issues. o Contribute to or launch citizen science participatory projects.