International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit.
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is an International Day propounded by United Nations in order to fight against the substance abuse as well as the unlawful trade of drugs. It is annually observed on 26 th June all across the globe by millions of people.Committee 10 Drug Trafficking Islamic Republic of Iran ID: 405911 Position Paper Part One: Background of drug trafficking Drug trafficking in one of the most significant issues internationally. As defined by the UNODC (United Nations Office on Drug and Crime), drug trafficking is an illegal trade that involves the production, selling, distributing, and purchasing of illicit narcotics. There.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.
Today is the United Nations’ International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.Since 1987 the UN has used June 26th to highlight the work done by individuals, communities and organisations towards creating a society free from drug abuse.Drug trafficking is defined as the possession of an illegal drug in a fixed quantity that constitutes that the drug is going to be sold (Merriam-Webster). Currently, the toll of drug trafficking can be seen in the drug war the U.S. and Mexican governments are waging against drug cartels in their respective territories. The illicit industry of.
Speaking earlier, Pharm. Bukola Folorunsho, chairman, DIC, ACPN, explained that the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is an effort of the United Nations aimed at strengthening action and spreading awareness about drug abuse and illegal drug trade in the world, adding that it is an expression of determination towards the goal of achieving an international drug-free.
