VOICED : Dia Mundial del Bano

The transcript discusses the evolving significance of bathrooms in society, highlighting Singapore's proposal to the UN to declare November 19 as World Toilet Day. The initiative aims to break taboos around sanitation issues, as 2.5 billion people lack adequate facilities. Singapore's efforts, led by Jack Sim, focus on improving global sanitation systems.

What is the main reason Singapore proposed dedicating a day to bathrooms?

• To promote bathroom design

• To highlight their societal importance

• To sell bathroom products

• To increase tourism

What date was declared as World Toilet Day by the UN?

• December 1

• November 19

• January 25

• October 15

Why does Mark Neo believe it's important to discuss sanitation issues openly?

• To promote luxury bathrooms

• To make jokes about bathrooms

• To break the taboo and address global sanitation problems

• To sell more toilets

How many people globally lack adequate sanitation facilities?

• 3 billion

• 2.5 billion

• 1 billion

• 500 million

Who is known as 'Mr. Toilet' for his efforts in improving sanitation systems?

• Jack Sim

• Mark Neo

• Lee Kuan Yew

• Ban Ki-moon