Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organisation:

1. It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.
2. 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.
3. 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?

1. 2 only
2. 3 only
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect

• Founded on 19 November 2001, World Toilet Organization (WTO) is a global non-profit (not a UN Agency and it was granted consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2013) committed to improving toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide.

Statement 2 is correct

• WTO established World Toilet Day and the World Toilet Summit in 2001; this was followed by the World Toilet College in 2005. Through its various initiatives, WTO continues to provide an international platform for toilet associations, governments, academic institutions, foundations, UN agencies and corporate stakeholders to exchange knowledge and leverage media and corporate support in an effort to promote clean sanitation and public health policies.

Statement 3 is incorrect

• WTO empowers individuals through education, training and building local marketplace opportunities to advocate for clean and safe sanitation facilities in their communities rather than directly granting funds.

Answer: (a) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Hard