INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
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- 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.