Reports from 2021 highlight that manual scavenging persists as a form of forced labor, with workers facing coercion, physical threats, and severe health hazards. Furthermore, inadequate access to sanitation in institutional settings and displacement sites, coupled with forced labor practices, increases risks of abuse and exploitation. For more details, see the report on manual scavenging from IDSN . Manual Scavenging - International Dalit Solidarity Network
Several cases of forced human toilet use were documented in 2021: forced human toilet stories 2021
Forced human toilet stories are a disturbing reality that highlights the need for greater accountability and reform. In 2021, several high-profile cases emerged, shedding light on the cruel and inhumane practices that some individuals are willing to inflict on others. Reports from 2021 highlight that manual scavenging persists
The tactic of "kettling"—where police confine large groups of protesters in a small area—was criticized for denying access to toilet facilities for extended periods, which human rights groups argue is a form of indiscriminate detention. Legal and Social Controversies (2021) Legal and Social Controversies (2021)