A public toilet shouldn’t decide a woman’s freedom but in India, it often does; here’s how the country’s sanitation crisis restricts women

Women in India face significant challenges due to a lack of safe public toilets. Many women limit water intake, risking health complications and dehydration. The absence of facilities disproportionately affects low-income neighborhoods and working women. Women report feeling unsafe and paying for inadequate sanitation services daily. Cities must prioritize basic rights for true inclusivity and women’s freedom.