World Civil Defense Day was created to pay tribute to the efforts of national services responsible for the fight against disasters. It also creates awareness of the need for self-protection and preventative measures in the event of accidents or disasters. Civil defense, or civil protection, is all about protecting citizens from natural disasters by teaching them to protect themselves through knowledge of prevention, preparation, response, evacuation, and recovery skills.
The I.C.D.O. is an intergovernmental organization that ensures the safeguarding of lives, property, and the environment from natural or man-made disasters. In 1972, the member-states approved the current constitution of the organization, which entered into force on March 1 of the same year. As time went by, the name and objectives of the association were changed to create the International Civil Defense Organization.
Every year, the International Civil Defense Organization (I.C.D.O) selects a theme to guide the activities of World Civil Defense Day. In 2019, it was “Children’s safety, our responsibility”. In 2022, the theme is ‘Uniting the world’s leading industry specialists for the safety & security of future generations’.
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