World Drug Day 2023: All across the world, drug misuse and illegal trafficking continue to be a serious hazard to people, families, and communities. The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, is observed annually on June 26 in an effort to address this menace by fostering action and collaboration towards the goal of a drug-free world.
Amit Shah Commends Anti-Narcotics Warriors
Union home minister Amit Shah Tweeted, “On International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, I extend my greetings to all the anti-narcotics warriors for putting up a brave fight against the menace of Drugs.”
He added,” In the last few years, the MHA has revamped the entire strategy to realize PM @narendramodi Ji’s vision of a ‘Drug-Free India’. Braced with the power of a whole-of-government approach, India dealt the mightiest blow to the narcotics trade. The top-to-bottom approach to the investigation led to massive crackdowns on the evil. I applaud @narcoticsbureau and other organizations for their relentless efforts.”
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History
On June 26, 1987, at the Vienna International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, it was suggested that a day be set aside to honour the fight against drug abuse. On December 7, 1987, the UN General Assembly declared June 26 to be the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Significance
The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the health problems caused by drug misuse and to advocate actions including prevention, education, treatment, and rehabilitation.The day is marked by people, groups, and a number of organisations all around the world with the intention of drawing attention to the danger that illegal drugs represent to society. The goal of the day is to foster international cooperation and communication between nations, organisations, and individuals in order to build a world free from drug addiction and illegal drug trafficking.
Theme
The United Nations Office On Drug And Crime (UNODC) announced that this year’s theme, “People First: stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention,” aims to increase public awareness of the significance of treating drug users with respect and empathy, providing evidence-based, voluntary services for all, providing alternatives to punishment, prioritising prevention, and leading with compassion. By encouraging polite and non-judgmental language and attitudes, the campaign also attempts to combat stigma and discrimination against drug users, according to the UNODC.
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