Sub-regional tripartite workshop on decent work for sanitation workers in South Asia

The participants in this workshop discussed the situation of sanitation workers in South Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) through a decent work lens.  Sanitation workers include those who empty septic pits and tanks, provide transportation of fecal sludge, perform sewer maintenance, and work in treatment plants.

Documents related to the meeting

• Report of the discussions
  Dhivehi   Sinhala  Tamil   Bengali   Hindi   Urdu
• Background note: Challenges and Policies to Address the Persisting Problems of Sanitation Workers in South Asia
• Agenda

The participants in this workshop will discuss the situation of sanitation workers in South Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) through a decent work lens. Sanitation workers include those who empty septic pits and tanks, provide transportation of fecal sludge, perform sewer maintenance, and work in treatment plants.