World Civil Defence Day

March 1, Friday

World Civil Defence Day
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World Civil Defence Day is celebrated annually on 1 March and aims to raise awareness of the importance of civil defence and protection of the population in emergency situations such as natural disasters, man-made accidents, terrorist attacks and wars. This day is organized under the auspices of the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO), whose goal is to develop and coordinate measures to protect the population around the world.

History and Origin
World Civil Defence Day was established by the International Civil Defence Organization in 1990, after the charter of this organization came into force on 1 March. ICDO was created in 1931 as an international structure promoting the protection of the population during emergency situations. The main goal of establishing this day was to draw attention to the importance of civil defence and to improve the level of training of people and structures to respond to crisis situations.

How is World Civil Defence Day celebrated
Educational campaigns. On this day, information campaigns are carried out to inform the public about safety measures and correct behavior during emergency situations. Includes brochures, posters, videos and online campaigns.

Drills and exercises. Many countries conduct civil defence drills involving both professional rescue services and civilians. These exercises help to practise various disaster scenarios.

Workshops and conferences. Conferences and workshops are organised where civil defence experts discuss current challenges and best practices, share experiences and innovative solutions in the field of civil defence.

Employee awards. Awards and incentives for achievements in civil defence can be presented on this day, both to professional employees and volunteers.
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