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1st March: World Civil Defence Day 2019 Theme, Details, Aim, History
1st March: World Civil Defence Day 2019 Theme, Details, Aim, History
World Civil Defence Day is celebrated every year on the 1st of March around the world.
World Civil Defence Day 2019 theme is "Children’s safety, our responsibility".
World Civil Defence Day was designated after a decision of the INTERNATIONAL CIVIL DEFENCE ORGANISATION (ICDO) General Assembly in the year 1990,
World Civil Defence Day is celebrated with a variety of national events: colloquies, conferences, radio and television debates, open days, disaster prevention and simulation exercises.
World Civil Defence Day is observed to commemorate the entry into force of the ICDO Constitution as an intergovernmental organization in 1972 and has two main purposes:
1. As that of bringing to the attention of the world public the vital importance of Civil Protection and of raising awareness of the preparedness for, and prevention and self-protection measures in the event of accidents or disasters
2. As that of paying tribute to the efforts, sacrifices, and accomplishments of all the national services responsible for the fight against disasters.
