Geneva, Nov. 15 -- Millions of sanitation workers in the developing world were forced to work in conditions that endanger their health and lives, and violate their dignity and human rights, a report said.
According to the report which released on Thursday, sanitation workers provide an essential public service that is the key to safeguard human health. They are often the most marginalised, poor and discriminated against members of society, carrying out their jobs with no equipment, protection or legal rights.
''A fundamental principle of health is 'first do no harm'. Sanitation workers make a key contribution to public health around the world - but in so doing, put their own health at risk. This is unacceptable,'' Director, Department of ...