Study Session 3  Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in WASH

Introduction

In Study Session 1 you read that one of the categories of people most likely to be excluded from WASH are women and girls. This study session examines the issues associated with gender and inequality in society and the traditional roles of women and men, particularly in relation to WASH in Ethiopia. You will also learn about the reasons why the empowerment of women is essential for future development of WASH services.