The ancient public toilets had rectangular stalls and ceramic bowls.

2.3 billion people in the Global South do not have toilet facilities in their residence.

Despite the fact that the United Nation made a declaration in 2010 that clean water and sanitation is a human right, little has been done in many places towards addressing this on a wider level.

[4] As a result, open defecation is often practiced, something which can have severe social consequences including loss of dignity and privacy.

[6] Flush toilets are often only found in affluent areas of developing countries.