June 26, 2021

JUNE 26- INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING

The General Assembly decided to observe June 26 as International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by resolution 42/112 with a vision to strengthen action as well as cooperation to achieve the goal of a society free of drug abuse. Individuals, communities, and various organizations all across the globe join hands on this day to raise awareness of the problem that illicit drugs represent to society. As per World Drug Report, around 269 million people used drugs in 2018, while over 35 million people suffer from drug use disorders.

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