Editorial: Time to take professionalism seriously in the pursuit of Sustainable Development Goal 6
As one who has worked in the development of water and sanitation for nearly 45 years, I look over the wall sometimes into the world of humanitarian work, and see a very different environment from the one in which I have mainly worked. The particular contrast which I want to highlight is the wide international consensus around clearly articulated principles and standards in humanitarian work, and what I see as a far looser commitment to true professionalism in long-term development work, including in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector.Sphere Association (2018) The Sphere Handbook: Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response [pdf], 4th edition, Geneva: Sphere Association <https://doi.org/10.3362/9781908176707> <https://spherestandards.org/wp-content/uploads/Sphere-Handbook-2018-EN.pdf> [accessed 4 March 2019].
Sphere Association (2018) The Sphere Handbook: Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response [pdf], 4th edition, Geneva: Sphere Association <https://doi.org/10.3362/9781908176707> <https://spherestandards.org/wp-content/uploads/Sphere-Handbook-2018-EN.pdf> [accessed 4 March 2019].
Sphere Association (2018) The Sphere Handbook: Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response [pdf], 4th edition, Geneva: Sphere Association <https://doi.org/10.3362/9781908176707> <https://spherestandards.org/wp-content/uploads/Sphere-Handbook-2018-EN.pdf> [accessed 4 March 2019].
Sphere Association (2018) The Sphere Handbook: Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response [pdf], 4th edition, Geneva: Sphere Association <https://doi.org/10.3362/9781908176707> <https://spherestandards.org/wp-content/uploads/Sphere-Handbook-2018-EN.pdf> [accessed 4 March 2019].
Beyond the Cycle: Investigating the Relationship Between Menstrual Hygiene Factors, Family Economic Stability, and Depression Among Adolescent Girls in Uganda—A 24 Month Mixed-Effects Regression Analysis of the Suubi4Her Trial
Namuwonge, Flavia
Namatovu, Phionah
Kizito, Samuel
Ssentumbwe, Vicent
Tutlam, Nhial
Nabunya, Proscovia
McKay, Mary
Ssewamala, Fred
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