World Drowning Prevention Day 2025

World Drowning Prevention Day, observed on July 25, 2025, was proclaimed by the United Nations in 2021. The day raises annually awareness of the fact that drowning accounts for seven percent of all injury-related deaths globally, with the Western Pacific and Southeast Asia regions being the most affected.

World Drowning Prevention Day calls for the implementation of lifesaving measures such as swimming education, safety barriers, and improved emergency responses to prevent drowning and save lives worldwide.