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Education and school safety

Policies and activities in the education sector to protect students and educators from disasters impacts, ensure continuity of education through all expected hazards and strengthen risk reduction and resilience through education.

Play and learn to stop disasters: Build your risk knowledge and strengthen your disaster preparedness.

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Disaster reduction and human security

This report is a compilation of case studies and grapples with the crucial question of merging disaster management education into the broader agenda of education for sustainable development.
Earthquake and Tsunami 2004 Indonesia Preliminary Damage and Loss Assessment
Documents and publications

Indonesia Preliminary Damage and Loss Assessment: the December 26, 2004 Natural Disaster

This document represents a preliminary assessment of damages and losses in Indonesia due to the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami.
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Documents and publications

Minimum standards for education in emergencies, chronic crises and early reconstruction

The Minimum Standards for education in emergencies, chronic crises and early reconstruction is a commitment, developed through a process of collaboration, that all individuals – children, youth and adults – have a right to education during emergencies.
Documents and publications

Emergency evacuation of the population in case of an earthquake: book n°3

This third book refers to a well-planned process of emergency building evacuation of the population to safe places in order to prevent and mitigate earthquake disasters in Greece.
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Natural disaster management

This book was produced to mark the end of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR). It provides solutions to problems associated with disasters, stimulating discussion and improvements in methods of protecting people and property.
Policies and plans

Afghanistan: Law on combating disasters in the Republic of Afghanistan

This law makes the Department of Emergency Preparedness responsible for organizing matters related to prevention of natural disasters.

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