Decides to proclaim 29 April as the International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes, to be observed annually;
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Invitesall Member States, organizations of the United Nations system and other relevant international organizations to collaborate on the commemoration of the International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes with other competent organizations and stakeholders, civil society, including non‑governmental organizations, as well as the private sector, local authorities, Indigenous Peoples and local communities, as appropriate, including through activities aimed at education and awareness-raising of the importance of strengthening resilience and increasing preparedness for response and recovery;
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Invitesthe United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction to facilitate the observance of the International Day, mindful of the provisions contained in the annex to Economic and Social Council resolution 1980/67;
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Stresses that the cost of all activities that may arise from the implementation of the present resolution should be met from voluntary contributions and that such activities would be subject to the availability and provision of voluntary contributions;
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Requeststhe Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to the attention of all Member States, the organizations of the United Nations system and civil society organizations for appropriate observance.
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