State consultation on disability-inclusive sanitation, Tamil Nadu, 2025

Organised in February 2025 by CREA and the DORCAS Research Centre for Education, Art, and Culture, this consultation titled Integrating gender, sexuality, and rights in urban sanitation highlighted persistent inequalities in sanitation access for persons with disabilities as well as trans and gender-diverse communities. The discussions focused on universal design, policy enforcement, intersectional inclusion, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure dignity, safety, and accessibility as core human rights.

What you’ll find in this report

  • Exploration of links between disability, gender, and sanitation through intersectional, rights-based approaches
  • Emphasis on universal design and inclusive infrastructure across WASH systems
  • Personal testimonies revealing systemic neglect and lack of accessible sanitation facilities
  • Advocacy for gender-neutral, disability-friendly toilets and home-level accessibility
  • Calls for political integration, data-driven monitoring, and coordinated accountability mechanisms

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