Home Current Affair June 2018 26 June is observed as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

26 June is observed as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking


The United Nations General Assembly decided to celebrate June 26 as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, as an expression of its determination to intensify action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse.

The theme for 2018 is: "Listen First - Listening to children and youth is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe.

Note:
- The United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York, United States.
- The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization.
- UN Founded on 24 October 1945
- Official languages of UN: Arabic; Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish
- Secretary general of UN: António Guterres

Published On : 27 Jun 2018

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