Human Right's Day 2024

Tuesday, 10th December is Human Right's Day. This day commemorates the anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This landmark document safeguards the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being—regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

 

Going to the toilet is a basic human right. To be able to use a toilet safely, with dignity and in a hygienic setting is unbelievably something that hundreds of thousands of people are unable to do.

 

The Changing Places toilet consortium campaigns for this basic human right for disabled people and their families and carers in the UK. Many are unable to use standard toilets or accessible toilets because they do not cater for their needs. They need more space, a centrally placed toilet, a height-adjustable changing bench and a ceiling track hoist, as well as other features such as a colostomy shelf and a large sanitary waste bin.

 

This Human Right's Day we want to remind the movers and shakers, the venues, the general public - that Changing Places toilets are a necessity. They enable disabled people, their carers and families to access their communities, travel throughout our fantastic country and have an inclusive and accessible life. Something we are all guilty of taking for granted.

 

Please help us to spread the word about these life-changing facilities. You can help by:

• Sharing our social media posts.
• Telling venues and people you know about Changing Places toilets.
• Contact your local authority, councillors and MPs about the campaign.
• Speaking to your local newspaper or radio station about how Changing Places toilets impact your life.

Everyone has the right to use a toilet and Changing Places toilets are a lifeline for more than a quarter of a million* disabled people across the UK. It’s easy to overlook certain aspects of our lives, especially those that have become second nature to us. Don't forget the people whose Human Right's are being compromised every day in the UK.

 

*This figure is from 2012 and we expect the number of people requiring a Changing  Places toilet to have increased significantly.