Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization:
- It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.
- World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization, to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
- The main focus of its function is to grant funds to the least developed countries and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option A
Statement 1 is not correct: The World Toilet Organization (WTO), founded on November 19, 2001, is a global non-profit organization dedicated to improving toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide. It is not a United Nations agency. The WTO focuses on empowering individuals through education, training, and creating local marketplace opportunities to advocate for clean and safe sanitation.
Statement 2 is correct: The WTO established World Toilet Day and the World Toilet Summit in 2001, followed by the World Toilet College in 2005. These initiatives provide an international platform for various stakeholders to exchange knowledge and promote clean sanitation and public health policies.
Statement 3 is not correct: The primary function of the WTO is not to grant funds to Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and developing countries to end open defecation. While it advocates for improved sanitation, its role is more focused on education, training, and awareness. The World Toilet Organization was granted consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2013.
Hence, only statement 2 is correct.