The earthquake preparedness guidelines for children with disabilities were unveiled on Monday, December 15, 2025 in a specialized workshop at the International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (IIEES) with participation of officials and experts from the Special Education Organization, the Youth Organization of the Red Crescent Society, Iran Welfare Organization, UNICEF, UNESCO, as well as several NGOs and charities related to Persons with Disabilities (PWD).
These guidelines were prepared by IIEES to promote preparedness of children with different types of disabilities for earthquakes in collaboration with UNICEF, UNESCO, and the UNESCO Regional Education and Research Center on Earthquake Risk Management and Resilience for West and Central Asia (RCECWA). These guides that are prepared for the first time in the world will be shared with other countries to be used for supporting these groups.
It is important to note that these guides have been prepared for three target groups: families and caregivers of these children, their instructors, and relevant officials. They highlight key issues to be addressed in the areas of disaster risk mitigation, preparedness, emergency response, and post-disaster recovery and reconstruction.
