2000 young people participating in the ‘Run Against Drugs’, organized to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in New Delhi, India on 26 June 26, 2004
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade. It is observed annually on 26 June, since 1989. The date June 26 is to commemorate Lin Zexu‘s dismantling of the opium trade in Humen, Guangdong, ending on June 25, 1839，just before the First Opium War in China. The observance was instituted by General Assembly Resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987.
2000 young people participating in the ‘Run Against Drugs’, organized to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in New Delhi, India on 26 June 26, 2004
On 26 June 1987, two important texts (Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Outline of Future Activities in Drug Abuse Control & Declaration of the International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking) were adopted at the International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which was held in Vienna during 17–26 June 1987. The Conference recommended that an annual day should be observed to mark the importance of the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. Both the dates 17 June and 26 June were suggested, and in the later meetings 26 June was chosen and written into the draft and final resolution.[1]
It is often referred to by Anti-Drug campaigners as 6/26. A play on Marijuana smokers “4/20” day to celebrate cannabis.
The UN’s 2007 World Drug Report[2] puts the value of the illegal drug trade at US$322 billion a year.[3]
Campaigns, rallies, poster designing and many other programs are conducted. People of different countries celebrate the day together. As drug use increases[citation needed], the day becomes more important.
‘Health for Justice. Justice for Health’, the theme for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2019, highlights that “justice and health are two sides of the same coin when it comes to addressing drug problems.”[4]
1000 youths in Cross River State marched against drug abuse gearing towards marking International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
On 15th May 2021 Drug Free World Africa Cross River State Chapter organized a pre-awareness march campaign to march out drugs in Cross Rivers State. African youths said it’s now to do the walk out drugs in our community to save friends and colleagues from destructive effect of drugs.
Youths are determined to war on drugs, hence the 1000 march campaign to create awareness on the coming International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26th June 2021. Drug Free World Africa call on youths to stay away from drugs and be their best.
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References[edit]
- ^ Report of the Secretary-General, International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
- ^ World Drug Report 2007
- ^ UN Report: Global Drug Abuse Under Control Archived 2007-06-29 at the Wayback Machine
^ https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/international-day-against-drug-abuse-and-illicit-trafficking-date-theme-and-significance-2204225.html