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Arab countries celebrate international day for disaster reduction

Source(s): Daily News Egypt, International Herald Tribune
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Taking into account the important role of children and young people in disaster preparedness and reduction, the United Nations celebrates the International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) on October 13, reminds the Daily News Egypt. This year’s international day targets children and youth. Its slogan is ‘Step up for disaster risk reduction.’

"As we consider this year’s IDDR slogan, targeting the young and the children we have to also consider the special meaning it has for the Arab region," says Amjad Abbashar, Head of the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) at the Regional Office for Arab States.

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