International Day for Disaster Reduction

Promotional video for the International Day for Disaster Reduction 2013 On October 13, the world unites to focus on disaster reduction. This year, we are reminded that people with disabilities play an integral role in the development of resilient communities. This...

Global Gender Forum: Women and Girls: Forces for Creating Disaster-Resilient Societies – Panel 2

Environment, Video

On October 13th, the International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) commemorates the millions of women and girls who make their communities more resilient to disasters and climate risks. This event engages academics and practitioners to share stories of initiatives...

Climate Change, International Day, Safety

Year of first observance Theme is "Living with Disability and Disasters" Theme is "Reducing Disaster Mortality" The International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) encourages every citizen and government to take part in building more disaster...

UNESCO’S Education for disaster preparedness

Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability, Video

Education for disaster preparedness can provide life-saving and life-sustaining information and skills that protect in particular children and young people during and after emergencies. Disasters are not natural, they only occur when people lack preparedness or the...