Gender
Gender Women and girls are disproportionately affected by unsafe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene services. Although SDG target 6.2 calls for "paying special attention to the needs of women and girls...", the indicators used for national and global monitoring of progress on WASH do not adequately address gender…Sanitation
Sanitation Sanitation services refer to the management of excreta from the facilities used by individuals, through emptying and transport of excreta for treatment and eventual discharge or reuse. Regional and global coverage of sanitation services 2015-2020 (%) The JMP ladder for…Regional analysis 2021 household update
Regional analysis 2021 household update The JMP produces periodic snapshots to summarize the status of water, sanitation, and hygiene for a given region or group of countries. The snapshots are designed to provide a range of signature JMP charts in a format that is easy to customize and to incorporate into presentations…Strategic Advisory Group
Strategic Advisory Group JMP GLAAS Strategic Advisory Group The JMP/GLAAS Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) was established in 2009 to provide independent advice on the continued development of the JMP as a the custodian of global data on drinking water, sanitation and hygiene. It meets twice every year and comprises leading…Hygiene
Hygiene Hygiene refers to the conditions and practices that help maintain health and prevent spread of disease including handwashing, food hygiene, and menstrual hygiene management (see Menstrual Health). Regional and global coverage of hygiene services 2015-2020 (%) Hygiene has…Monitoring Safely Managed On-Site Sanitation
Monitoring Safely Managed On-Site Sanitation For SDG indicator 6.2.1a households can potentially be classified as having safely managed sanitation services if they use sewer connections or improved on-site sanitation facilities such as septic tanks and improved pit latrines. These households are counted as having at least…Disability-inclusive WASH in schools
Disability-inclusive WASH in schools Disability-inclusive drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene services in schools are critical to achieving a safe and inclusive learning environment for all. Defining disability-inclusive Disability is not merely a medical condition or diagnosis but rather a failure…Pandemic preparedness in schools
Pandemic preparedness in schools As schools gradually reopen and lift COVID-19 restrictions, there is an opportunity to ‘build back better’ and ensure that schools are better prepared to stay open and support children’s education, nutrition, and well-being during future pandemics. Defining pandemic…Methods for WASH in Schools
Methods for WASH in Schools The following is a brief summary of the JMP methodology for monitoring WASH in schools, which builds on established methods for monitoring WASH in households and will continue to be refined over time. JMP methods for WASH in schools In 2016, the JMP…Inequalities
Inequalities Tracking inequalities in access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene is essential for achieving universal access and ensuring progressive realisation of the human rights to water and sanitation. © UNICEF/UN034980/Abassi, UN-MINUSTAH Monitoring inequalities in access to…Resources for WASH in Schools Data Collection and Analysis
Resources for WASH in Schools Data Collection and Analysis In 2016, the JMP developed methods for global monitoring of WASH in schools to establish baseline estimates for the relevant Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets (4.a, 6.1, and 6.2) and to track progress over time. The JMP uses service ladders to benchmark and…
