Int’l Day for Disaster Risk Reduction: The commemoration ceremony held in Monywa

The commemoration ceremony for the 2026 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction was held on the morning of October 13 at the City Hall in Monywa, Sagaing Region. Region Chief Minister U Ko Lay attended the event and delivered an opening speech.

Following this, the Region Chief Minister and attendees watched the video clip of the United Nations Secretary-General's message for the 2026 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, as well as a documentary video on disaster management.

Prizes, cash awards, and certificates of honor were then presented to the students who won first, second, and third prizes in the basic education high school-level essay competition held to commemorate the 2026 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. Afterward, the Region Chief Minister and responsible officials toured the exhibits displayed inside the hall and warmly greeted the prize-winning students, it’s reported.