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World Civil Defence Day 2024: All you need to know about civil defence

World Civil Defence Day, inter alia, promotes joint effort and participation among countries to reinforce resilience and reaction capacities in the face of developing dangers and challenges

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Sonika Nitin Nimje New Delhi
3 min read Last Updated : Mar 01 2024 | 8:23 AM IST
World Civil Defence Day is celebrated every year on 1 March. The day is committed to bringing issues to light about the significance of civil defence measures in shielding individuals and their property from natural disasters, accidents, and different crises. 
World Civil Defence Day is a strong sign of the basic role that civil defence organizations play in shielding our security and prosperity. By promoting readiness, cultivating joint effort, and tending to difficulties, the day urges activity to fabricate a stronger and safe society.

World Civil Defence Day: Importance 

The civil defence agencies of the nation play a vital part in shielding our well-being. From accidents to catastrophes, these civil defence agencies guarantee that we are protected, secured and saved in unfortunate incidents. It is essential to perceive the attempts that they make to keep us protected and healthy. 
Their contributions in our lives are critical and should be recognized. World Civil Defence Day is celebrated to acknowledge and and respect their attempts and furthermore to bring issues to light about their actions that ought to be taken to guarantee that individuals are protected.

World Civil Defence Day: History 

The beginning of World Civil Defence Day traces all the way back to the 20th century when the world was going through fast changes, with regards to society, innovation and politics. The development of nuclear weapons around that time raised serious worries about the wellbeing and safety of commoners. 
Consequently, the United Nations established the International Civil Defence Organisation; an association committed to internationally facilitate and promote civil defence attempts. In 1990, World Civil Defence Day was declared by the International Civil Defence Organisation to promote defending of individuals and their properties from accidents, normal disasters and different crises.

World Civil Defence Day: Quotes 

    • Education is civil defence against media fallout. [Marshall McLuhan].      

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    • Civil Defense is the shield that protects society from the storms of uncertainty. [John Preparedness].      
    • Civil defence is not just a duty; it is a shared responsibility to protect the fabric of our society. [Crisis Custodian].      
    • We resign to civil society our natural rights of self-defence only on condition that the ordinances of law should protect us. [Walter Scott].      
    • The shield of civil defence is woven with threads of preparedness, bravery, and unity. [Shield Weaver].

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First Published: Mar 01 2024 | 8:23 AM IST

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