A campaign that stresses need of public toilets
for women
31/05/2016
PUNE: Almost six months ago, Abhivyakti, a city-based group
working for women’s rights had conducted a survey of the areas under Ghole Road
Regional Office. The survey aimed to identify the number of public toilets for
women in the area and the facilities available.
The survey covering areas from Nal Stop to Natawadi and
including places like Patil Estate, Shivajinagar, Ghole Road, Kamla Nehru Park,
Khilarewadi, FC Road, JM Road, Deccan and others, revealed some startling
facts.
Altogether, there are 113 toilets for women, out of which
signboards for only 16 are put up. Only 27 toilets have water; 12 have dustbins
and 45 have electricity. None of the toilets were found to have hanger facilities.
The findings of the sample survey motivated Abhivyakti to
launch a campaign—Right to Pee—that demands more public toilets for women in
the city and thereby the right to dignity.
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