Situation of Children Report: Safe and Equitable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Practices in Households

The report highlights the importance of universal access to safe water and sanitation in the country. It emphasizes the progress made in recent years, while noting ongoing disparities, particularly in rural and low-income regions like BARMM. Key challenges include inadequate sanitation, the prevalence of open defecation, and limited access to basic hygiene facilities, all of which disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, including children.

See also: Safe and Equitable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Practices in Households