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International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
| Date | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025 | World |
| Jun 26, 2026 | International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2026 | World |
Information about International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Anti drug chalkboard illustration
Significance: The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day. It is observed annually to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse.
Type:
Health Awareness Days
Celebrations:
Launching campaigns as an organization to mobilize support for drug control
Observed by:
Patients, relatives, interested people
Location:
World
Synonyms:
International Day against Drug Abuse
Initiator:
UN
Start year:
1987
Date origin:
26 June was chosen to commemorate Lin Zexu's dismantling of the opium trade in Humen, Guangdong, just before the First Opium War in China.
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