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A new framework to reduce children casualties in disasters across South Asia

Source(s): Punjab News Express - Punjab Newsline
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in South Asia and the Disaster Management Centre from the South Asia Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) have joined hands to convene a high-level policy dialogue on Child-Centered Disaster Risk Reduction in South Asia from 17 to 18 September, reports Punjab News Express.

“Child-centred disaster risk reduction is a long-term investment. Raising awareness of children and youth on disaster risk will ensure better disaster-prepared generations across this region and contribute to save and improve many lives” said Philippe Cori, Deputy Regional Director for UNICEF in South Asia.

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