In 1990, by the decision of the General Assembly of ICDO, a holiday was established - World Civil Defense Day. Since then, it has been celebrated every spring, March 1.
Festive events
This holiday organizes conferences, meetings, television and radio debates, exercises popularizing knowledge from the field of civil defense, displays available equipment and equipment necessary to deal with emergency situations.
What are the challenges of International GO Day?
- To convey to the population of the whole globe how important and significant Civil Defense is, to explain to people how to act in case of accidents and disasters.
- Respect the staff of the national civil service. They work truly selflessly, their work requires great efforts, which means that they deserve all respect. It is very important to express your appreciation to them on Civil Defense Day. March 1 is the date when all people should thank them.
From the history of Civil Defense
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The idea of establishing the “Geneva Zones” is to create in all states appropriately designated calm territories or zones that would operate on an ongoing basis. They should be taken care of before the outbreak of hostilities and the necessary agreements should be signed.
The “Association of Geneva Zones” in 1935 proposed a resolution to the French parliament, which was unanimously approved. It dealt with the organization of zones, territories and sections on which military operations would not have been waged. They should have been completely safe. The possibility of creating such territories in each country was considered. Civil Defense Day was established to make people remember these events.
Bringing Ideas to Life
The year 1937 was marked by the fact that the Association, previously located in the capital of France, moved to Geneva. It also received a new name and became known as the International Association for the Protection of Historic Monuments and Civilian Persons during the Hostilities.
This organization has created some neutral territories. They were intended for certain categories of citizens. During what period did these peaceful zones function? During the Spanish Civil War (Bilbao and Madrid - 1936) and the conflict between China and Japan (Nanjing and Shanghai - 1937). Thus, it became clear that neutral territories for the civilian population is not a myth, and they can actually exist. On Civil Defense Day, you can be proud of this achievement.Diplomatic Conference in Geneva
At a diplomatic conference held in 1949 in Geneva, several conventions were discussed. They claimed the existence of so-called hospital areas and territories for sick military personnel who were injured and protected by the Red Cross.
But this is not the only thing that was discussed. Also discussed were hospital and peaceful areas and places organized to protect the wounded, crippled, old people, people with disabilities, children under 15 years old, women with babies under 7 years old, as well as pregnant women from the effects of hostilities. On Civil Defense Day, you can read more about these events in order not to forget the history of ICDO. Two oblique scarlet lines on a white background, indicating neutral territories, were considered a symbol of the Geneva Zones.Education MOGO
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