{"id":4995,"date":"2026-04-27T16:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthyworkplace.ie\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=4995"},"modified":"2026-04-27T16:15:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:15:03","slug":"un-international-day-against-drug-abuse-and-illicit-trafficking","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/healthyworkplace.ie\/ga\/event\/un-international-day-against-drug-abuse-and-illicit-trafficking\/","title":{"rendered":"UN International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By resolution 42\/112<\/a> of 7 December 1987, the General Assembly 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 cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evidence is clear: invest in prevention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The global drug problem presents a multifaceted challenge that touches the lives of millions worldwide. From individuals struggling with substance use disorders to communities grappling with the consequences of drug trafficking and organized crime, the impact of drugs is far-reaching and complex. Central to addressing this challenge is the imperative to adopt a scientific evidence-based approach that prioritizes prevention and treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\u202fInternational Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, or World Drug Day, is marked on 26 June every year to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug abuse. This year\u2019s World Drug Day calls for investment in prevention, including justice, education, health care and alternative livelihoods \u2014 the building blocks of sustainable resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year’s campaign “Break the cycle. #StopOrganizedCrime”<\/em> highlights the need for coordinated long-term action to break the cycle of organized crime and drug trafficking – by addressing root causes, investing in prevention and building stronger health, education and social systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#WorldDrugDay #InvestInPrevention #StopOrganizedCrime<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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