The World Drowning Prevention Day, declared through the April 2021 UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/75/273 “Global drowning prevention”, is held annually on 25 July.
This global advocacy event serves as an opportunity to highlight the tragic and profound impact of drowning on families and communities and offer life-saving solutions to prevent it.
An estimated 236,000 people drown every year, and drowning is among the ten leading causes of death for children aged 5-14 years. More than 90% of drowning deaths occur in rivers, lakes, wells, domestic water storage vessels and swimming pools in low- and middle-income countries, with children and adolescents in rural areas disproportionately affected.
WDPD News Archive
World Drowning Prevention Day 2026: Unite to Turn the Tide
As the world observes World Drowning Prevention Day 2026, the International Life Saving Federation (ILS) is calling on its global …
Unite to Turn the Tide: a global call to action for the lifesaving community
The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) is calling on its global network of members to take an active role in …
World Drowning Prevention Day 2025
As part of the World Health Organization’s World Drowning Prevention Day 2025, the International Life Saving Federation (ILS) is calling …
World Drowning Prevention Day 2024
The International Life Saving Federation joins the World Health Organisation and many others in commemorating the United Nation’s World Drowning …
World Drowning Prevention Day 2023
The International Life Saving Federation is joining the WHO and others to encourage ILS lifesaving organisations across the world to …
WDPD 2022 – Message from the ILS President
World Drowning Prevention Day 2022 is an important occasion when we not only celebrate the work that our member federations …