International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2023- October 13th

October 14, 2023

The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is observed annually on October 13^th.
It brings global attention to the critical issues of disasters and inequality.
The history of International Day for Disaster Reduction dates back to 1989 when the United Nations General Assembly established the day to promote a culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction across the globe.
- Since then, the day is observed annually on 13^th
The theme of UN International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2023 is “Fighting inequality for a resilient future.”