INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

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 14-Oct-2024
  • It is celebrated on 13th October annually.
  • This day celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness about the importance of reining in the risks that they face.
  • First Initiated: 1989 by the United Nations General Assembly to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction.
  • Aim: To raise awareness about the importance of disaster education.
  • Theme 2024: Educating Children for A Safer Future.
    • The theme emphasizes addressing children's vulnerabilities, especially due to increasing climate disasters threatening their safety, education, and well-being.
    • The message is clear: prioritize investment in children, educate them on disaster risks, and empower them to shape their futures.