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Internationally Recognized Days other days   June 26: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking In 1987, the UN 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. In the words of Kofi Annan, UN Secretary-General, "Illicit drugs destroy innumerable individual lives and undermine our societies. Confronting the illicit trade in drugs and its effects remains a major challenge for the international community." Search TIG for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Visit the official website for 'International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking' Join the International Youth Network for Harm Reduction! Many young people use drugs at some point in their lives; the majority do so with little or no resultant harm. But many youth, especially those involved with the street or in distress, are at risk of drug-related harms such as overdose, HIV or hepatitis infection or arrest. The majority of these risks & harms can be reduced through honest education, provision of safer means of using drugs & implementation of humane drug laws: this is harm reduction. The Youth Network for Harm Reduction is youth-driven and set up to work with young people from around the world to reduce the risks and harms associated with substance use. The YNHR focuses on youth peer-to-peer leadership, with youth supported by mentors. We want your input! Participate here... Check out other tools on the Site Map