THE INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING, OR WORLD DRUG DAY
The General Assembly in 1987 decided to observe 26 June as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as an expression of its determination to strengthen action and co-operation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse. It took that action on 7 December 1987 (resolution 42/112), following a recommendation of the 1987 International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which, on 26 June, had adopted the comprehensive multidisciplinary outline of future activities in drug abuse control. Supported each year by individuals, communities, and various organizations all over the world, this global observance aims to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society.
“Share Facts On Drugs, Save Lives” the theme of the 2021 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking aims at combating misinformation and promotes sharing the facts on drugs — from health risks and solutions to tackle the world drug problem, to evidence-based prevention, treatment, and care.
World Drug Day is a day to share research findings, evidence-based data and life-saving facts, to continue tapping into a shared spirit of solidarity. The campaign invites everyone to do their part, by taking a firm stance against misinformation and unreliable sources; while committing to sharing only the real science-backed data on drugs and save lives.
For two decades, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), being committed to achieving health, security and justice for all by tackling these threats and promoting peace and sustainable well-being, has been helping make the world safer from drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism.
Gurbanjemal EGIRJAYEVA,
II year student of the Faculty of
International Journalism
of
the Institute of International Relations of
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.