International Day for Disaster Reduction in 2023

Disasters may originate from natural hazards, but their impacts are magnified by pre-existing conditions, most notably inequalities. This International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, let's pledge to #BreakTheCycle of Show more

— UN GA President (@UN_PGA) October 13, 2023

Join me in commemorating International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. Learn more by visiting: http://UNDRR.org. #DDRday #BreakTheCycle

— Deanne Criswell (@FEMA_Deanne) October 13, 2023

Today is International Day for Disaster Reduction. Let’s work together to build a more hazard-ready nation. Learn more at https://ow.ly/t45N50PVhIM #ResilienceForAll #DRRDay GIF

— USGS (@USGS) October 13, 2023

𝗗𝗬𝗞? 3 out of world’s 5 most disaster prone countries are in the #Pacific. Disasters drive hunger & malnutrition and exacerbate inequalities. This International Show more

— WFP Pacific (@WFP_Pacific_) October 12, 2023

This Friday is Disaster Risk Reduction Day. Preventing disasters means taking proactive steps to reduce exposure and vulnerability to hazards. Let's work together for careful planning and coordination to curb destructive forces. Show more

— Africa Renewal, UN (@africarenewal) October 13, 2023

This year's International Day for Disaster Reduction highlights the disproportionate impact of disasters on vulnerable populations. While we can't prevent every disaster, we stand with our international community in fighting inequality and building a resilient future. Show more ALT

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) October 13, 2023

When disaster strikes, those most at-risk are more likely to face worsening inequalities & go deeper into poverty. On Int'l Disaster Risk Reduction Day @UN Coordinator @dtrebucq & @UNDRR 's @niankul23 share how Show more ALT ALT ALT UN Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean and 6 others

— UN Sustainable Development Group 🇺🇳 (@UN_SDG) October 13, 2023