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The latest news from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the lead UN agency for the coordination of disaster risk reduction (DRR).

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Organizations of persons with disabilities lead the way

Leaders from organizations of persons with disabilities across seven countries in Asia came together in Bangkok to learn, teach, and collaborate in the Training of Trainers on Urban Resilience and Disability Inclusion, organized by UNDRR.

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Timor-Leste takes a step toward safer futures

In September, 40 government officials came together in Dili. For three days, the Civil Protection Authority, with support from UNDRR and funding from Portugal, rolled up their sleeves to begin shaping Timor-Leste's first national DRR strategy.

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Nepal: Building resilience, one community at a time

Nestled in the hills of eastern Nepal, Suryodaya Municipality is making waves as a model for disaster resilience. The municipality has embraced the Ten Essentials for Making Cities Resilient, transforming these guidelines into tangible, local action.

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Thailand: Building resilience through youth innovation & local wisdom

Mahasarakham Municipality and University in Thailand’s Northeast are showing how local governments can build urban resilience – by engaging communities, embracing creativity and drawing on local knowledge.

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Nominations now open for the 2025 WIN DRR Leadership Awards

The nominations for the 2025 Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Leadership Awards are now open! Nominate yourself or others by 27 June 2025.

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WIN DRR Leadership Awards 2024

The Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction Leadership Awards 2024 have been awarded to Robyn Camilla Mijares from the Philippines and Maria Linibi from Papua New Guinea for their outstanding leadership in disaster risk reduction.

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WIN DRR Leadership Awards 2024: The Excellence Award finalists

In 2024, six women who have achieved exceptional professional success in disaster risk reduction have been chosen as finalists for the Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Excellence Award.

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WIN DRR Leadership Awards 2024: Meet the Rising Star Award Finalists

In 2024, six inspiring women have been chosen as finalists for the Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Rising Star Award.

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Nominations now open for the 2024 WIN DRR Leadership Awards

The nominations for the 2024 Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Leadership Awards are now open! Nominate yourself or others by 14 June 2024.

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Chinese city commits on resilience

The city of Zhuji has been recognized as the first Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) Resilience Hub in China, heralding a major milestone for the global partnership

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