Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization :1. It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.2. World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet Col- lege 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 de- veloped countries and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Correct answer: a) 2 only
ExplanationStatement 1 is incorrect: The World Toilet Organiza- tion (WTO) is an independent global non-profit organisation committed to improving toilet and sanitation conditions world- wide.It was founded in 2001. It is not an agency of the United Nations but it was granted consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2013. Statement 2 is correct: Through its initiatives, such as World Toilet Day, World Toilet Summit, World Toilet College and SaniShop, WTO continues to mobilise an international network of partners, supporters, donors, governments and international organisations to advocate for effective sanitation policies to en- sure health, dignity and well-being for everyone, everywhere.The World Toilet Summit and World Toilet Day were launched in 2001, and the World Toilet College was introduced in 2005 to address sanitation challenges through education and training.Statement 3 is incorrect: The main focus of the organisation is to continue to build the global sanitation movement through collaborative action.The WTO’s primary focus is on advocacy, educati
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