Web Desk: The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is being observed today.
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed annually on the 13th of October, brings global attention to the critical issues of disasters and inequality.
This day serves as a platform for creating awareness, educating communities, and promoting resilience in the face of natural and man-made disasters.
The day focuses on the role of education in protecting and empowering children for a disaster-free future.
Many disasters, often worsened by climate change, pose significant threats to the well-being of children and youth.
Theme of the year 2024
To achieve the goal of the Sendai Framework of reducing global disaster risks and losses, the theme of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2024, which falls on 13 October, will be on the role of education in protecting and empowering youth for a disaster-free future.
The observance of this day holds significant importance due to its various objectives:
Raising Awareness: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction sheds light on both natural and man-made disasters and emphasizes the importance of preventive measures.
Education: Its primary purpose is to educate people about disaster risks and encourage proactive measures for risk reduction. Knowledge is key to preparedness.
Promoting Resilience: The day calls on governments, stakeholders, policy makers, and organizations to take robust steps towards building resilient communities. This includes constructing disaster-resistant infrastructure, enacting policies to aid disaster-affected individuals, and providing disaster management training.
History of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction was started in 1989, after a call by the United Nations General Assembly for a day to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. Held every 13 October, the 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.
