International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is an annual observance that is marked on April 26. The day commemorates the tragic events of April 26, 1986, when the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine experienced a catastrophic nuclear accident. International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day serves as a remembrance of the lives lost, the widespread environmental devastation, and the impact on the affected communities. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) invites all Member States, relevant agencies of the United Nations system and other international organizations, as well as civil society, to observe the annual event. In this article, let’s know more about the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day date, the history and the significance of the day. Chernobyl Wolves Show Remarkable Resistance to Cancer: Study.

International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day History

In 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant spread a radioactive cloud over large parts of the Soviet Union, now the territories of Belarus, Ukraine and the Russian Federation. Nearly 8.4 million people in the three countries were exposed to the radiation. 8 Facts About the Nuclear Disaster That You Must Know.

On December 8, 2016, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution designating April 26 as International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day. In its resolution, the General Assembly recognized that three decades after the disaster there remains persistent serious long-term consequences and that the affected communities and territories are experiencing continuing related needs. international organizations, as well as civil society, to observe the day. Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Concern Over Safety of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant After Russia Seizes Control.

Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day Significance

International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day was established by the UNGA to serve as an annual reminder of the importance of nuclear safety, disaster preparedness, and the need for continued efforts to mitigate the risks associated with nuclear energy. The Chernobyl disaster is considered one of the worst nuclear accidents in history. The immediate effects included the loss of lives among plant workers and emergency responders, as well as the evacuation of thousands of people due to the high levels of radiation.

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