INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING & INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE: JUNE 26, 2009

Other titles on drug abuse and trafficking from UNBISnet   UN  •  Non-UN		International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 26 June  By resolution 42/112 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. This resolution recommended further action with regard to the report and conclusions of the 1987 International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Links to UN and UN System sites: United Nations UN Office on Drugs and Crime International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking Global Youth Network UN Crime and Drug Conventions International Narcotics Control Board Global issues on the UN Agenda: Drug Control and Crime Prevention Commission on Narcotic Drugs World Health Organization Management of Substance Abuse UNODC/WHO Global Initiative on Primary Prevention of Substance Abuse Additional resources: The additional resources links on this page are provided for information purposes only and do not necessarily represent an endorsement by the United Nations. Association nationale des intervenants en toxicomanie (France) National Drug Strategy Network Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse Drug Abuse Prevention Center (Japan) European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) L’Etape – les drogues Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Formación sobre Drogas (Spain) National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (US) National Institute on Drug Abuse (US) NSW Office of Drug Policy (Australia)

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INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE DAY

  

Home About us IRCT members Projects Get involved News & media Publications           Get involved 26 June – UN day against torture   26 June around the world Campaign tools Global Reading Tell us about your 26 June activities The 2008 campaign Ratification campaign Send a message against torture       Get involved 26 June – UN day against torture     26 June – UN day against torture The United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, on 26 June, reminds us that torture is a crime and provides us with an opportunity to stand united and voice our opinion against torture, a cruel violation of human rights.   IRCT members, in collaboration with the IRCT Secretariat, and human rights organisations around the world celebrate the day with a multitude of events. You are more than welcome to join us. To find out how, go to 26 June around the world or to Campaign tools for inspiration, materials and suggestions.         2008 campaigner in activity organised by MRCT, Romania The Convention against Torture   26 June was the day that the Convention against Torture came into force. It was also the day that the United Nations Charter was signed – the first international instrument to embody obligations for Member States to promote and encourage respect for human rights.

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