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June 26: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

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Every June 26th, the “International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking” is celebrated, with the aim of strengthening the necessary activities against this scourge and achieving the goal of a society free of drug abuse.
 
"I welcome the theme of this International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – 'health for justice, justice for health' – underlining the importance of a holistic approach involving health, human rights, criminal justice and social service institutions." – UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Supported each year by individuals, communities and various organizations around the world, this global observance aims to raise awareness about the major problem that illicit drugs represent for society.


Health for Justice. Justice for Health
 
This year's theme highlights that justice and health are two sides of the same coin when it comes to addressing drug problems.

Effective responses to the global drug problem require inclusive and accountable criminal justice, health and social services institutions to work hand in hand to provide comprehensive solutions, in line with international drug control conventions, human rights obligations and the Sustainable Development Goals.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) encourages individuals, non-profit organizations, the private sector and Member States to participate in its social media campaign to commemorate this day and invites them to take advantage of the resources provided in the social media campaign package.

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