The United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is obseved annually on 26 June, The observance was instituted by General Assembly Resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987 after 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. The event is often referred to by Anti-Drug campaigners as 6/26. A play on Marijuana smokers “4/20” day to celebrate cannabis.
During The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Many campaigns, rallies, poster designing and many other programs are conducted. People of different countries celebrate the day together. The theme for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2019 is ‘Health for Justice. Justice for Health’. The aim of this years theme is to highlight that “justice and health are two sides of the same coin when it comes to addressing drug problems.”
International and National Events happening on 26 June
Barcode Day
Bear Memorial Day
America’s Kids Day
Beautician’s Day
Descendants’ Day
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
National Canoe Day
National Chocolate Pudding Day
Tropical Cocktails Day
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