♦ The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is observed every year on October 13. It focusing on the crucial role of education in protecting and empowering children for a disaster-resilient future. The day aims to raise awareness and promote a culture of disaster reduction and risk awareness around the world. This day 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.

♦ 2024 theme: "Empowering the next generation for a resilient future."