International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction was observed on October 13, 2024.
Important Days
The United Nations (UN) International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) is observed worldwide every year on October 13. Its purpose is to promote a global culture of awareness about risks and disaster reduction.
- IDDRR encourages the implementation of frameworks like the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) for 2015-2030, which focuses on reducing disaster risks and improving global preparedness.
Main Points:- (i) The theme for International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2024 is "Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future."
(ii) In 2009, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted resolution A/RES/64/200, officially designating October 13 as the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR).
(iii) Since 2010, IDDRR has been observed annually on October 13.
About the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Head: Kamal Kishore
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
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