• According to a new report by the WHO, globally, 1.8 billion people live without access to water at their home premises.  

• Also, 1.4 million lives are lost due to inadequate WASH facilities. 

• It was observed that women and girls face the brunt of the problem. In 7 out of 10 households, girls are responsible for fetching water.  

• Every step a girl takes to collect water is a step away from learning, play, and safety.

• In addition to the increased risk of infectious diseases due to inadequate WASH services, women are also vulnerable to violence and harassment. 

• Even though there has been an increase in the accessibility to WASH services, further progress is required to attain the SDG target.

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