Guidelines for Gender-Responsive WASH Programming

Making WASH Work for Everyone

This guide provides concrete strategies to ensure that gender is meaningfully integrated into WASH programming. It recognises the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities faced by women, men, girls, and boys.

From Analysis to Implementation

Topics covered include conducting gender analysis, designing inclusive infrastructure, and promoting gender-balanced participation in WASH committees. It also highlights safeguarding measures and monitoring tools.

This guide provides concrete strategies to ensure that gender is meaningfully integrated into WASH programming. It recognises the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities faced by women, men, girls, and boys.

Fostering Gender Equity in Service Delivery

Ultimately, these guidelines aim to support actors in delivering WASH services that promote dignity, safety, and empowerment, ensuring that gender equity is a foundation, not an afterthought.