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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) joins the global community in commemorating this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, a day which falls on the 13th October 2023, calling for the global community to step up efforts to mitigate the impacts of disasters.
This year, the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is celebrated under the theme “Fighting Inequality For A Resilient Future.” Unequal access to basic social services, such as finance and insurance, leaves most people at risk, exposing them to the danger of disasters, while disaster impacts not only exacerbate inequalities but also push most people further into poverty.
