The World Drowning Prevention Day is observed across the world. This day was recognised by the United Nations in a bid to collectively start action towards drowning prevention with the objective of making the world sustainably-developed.

UN General Assembly Resolution:

• United Nation General Assembly had recognized the World Drowning Prevention Day in April 2021 through a resolution.
• This global advocacy event has now become an opportunity to put in public the tragic impact of drowning on families and communities.
• The day seeks to provide solutions in a bid to prevent the drowning as well.