World Toilet Day highlights plight of 2.5 billion people who do n't have access to basic sanitation . Charity focusing on dangers for women who must defecate on open ground . WaterAid says women are most vulnerable because they 're not only exposed to disease , but also have additional shame , harassment and risk of attack when they go out in the open . The situation causes shame for millions and also leaves them open to attack . Comment:
World Toilet Day highlights plight of 2.5 billion people who do n't have access to basic sanitation . Charity focusing on dangers for women who must defecate on open ground . The situation causes shame for millions and also leaves them open to attack . Comment: