Danger, disgust and indignity: Women's perception of sanitation in informal settlements

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2013
Country:
Kenya
Document Type:
Discussion Paper
Theme:
Health, Water and Sanitation
Authors:
Heise, L.

Abstract

Presentation from Dr Lori Heise (Senior Lecturer in Social Epidemiology at LSHTM; Chief Executive of STRIVE Consortium) on violence against women and WASH at \"Making connections: Women, sanitation and health\" event. This event took place on 29th April 2013 and brought together representatives from the WASH, gender and health sectors to present and debate critical issues linking gender, sanitation and health including violence against women and girls, maternal health and menstrual hygiene.

Citation

Heise, L. Danger, disgust and indignity: Women’s perception of sanitation in informal settlements. (2013) [14 min 44 sec]

Danger, disgust and indignity: Women’s perception of sanitation in informal settlements

Published 1 January 2013
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