The objective of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in WASH is to deliver safe water and sanitation for people of all genders.

GESI responsive sanitation design consideration :

• Gender-Specific facilities and entrances.

• Privacy-minded stall layouts, doors, and sides

• Safe lighting provisions

• Easy Maintenance /cleanliness

• Discreet MHM facilities- Incinerators, Washing Stations, Pad Dispensers.

• Smaller, Child-friendly seats

• Ensure that toilet design and implementation efforts use a gender-responsive approach to better address the socio-cultural and biological needs of women.

• Deepen our understanding of the role of gender norms and identities on sanitation technology adoption through further research.

• Evaluate the longer-term benefits of gender-responsive sanitation solutions on health, safety, productivity, and gender equity.

• Evaluate the longer-term benefits of gender equity on the adoption of sanitation solutions

Gender-Related Location Considerations

• The proximity of functioning facilities

• Safety measures along with possible points of the monitoring system.

• Shorter distances/time traveled

• Research areas for considering gender in sanitation design

• Impact of gender-responsive sanitation interventions on technology adoption; health safety and productivity and gender equity.

• Gender-specific needs and concerns of men, boys, and LGBT individuals.

• Variations in needs and preferences among men, women, and LGBT individuals by caste, religion, and region.