International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) is celebrated annually on October 13.

It is an international observance that encourages citizens and governments alike to actively participate in building more disaster-resilient communities and nations.

The United Nations General Assembly designated October 13 as the International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction, as part of the proclamation of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction.