The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, is organized by the United Nations. It is celebrated every year on 26 June. The global phenomenon highlights the physical and psychological impact of drug abuse, drug overdose deaths and drug-related human crises with the aim of eliminating this menace from society.
The event spreads awareness about the dangers of drug abuse not only to adults but also to children, who are most vulnerable. The issue of access to essential painkillers and illicit drugs controlled for scientific purposes is addressed. Below, we look at this year’s theme, history, and significance of the day.
theme
“Solving drug challenges in health and humanitarian crises” is the theme of the 2022 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The event will address the issue of international drug challenges, as reported on the website of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Communities ravaged by the current pandemic, the Ukraine-Russia war, the refugee crisis and violence will also be in focus.
history
During the 93rd plenary meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 7 December 1987, resolution 42/112 adopted on the report of the Third Committee of the General Assembly was passed.
The date of June 26 was chosen to commemorate the campaign of Lin Zexu, a prominent Chinese statesman and philosopher of 18th–19th century China, who from June 3, 1839, had illegally imported about 1.2 million dollars by British traders into China. kilogram of opium was destroyed. , Zexu’s successful campaign was over in 23 days.
Importance
UNODC has taken forward the #CareInCrises campaign to celebrate World Drug Day this year. It highlights data from its annual World Drug Report and urges governments, world citizens, international organizations and every stakeholder to prevent drug abuse, provide treatment, and restrict illicit drug supplies. Research and evidence-based data is shared with stakeholders, and suggestions and solutions are provided to tackle the drug menace.
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