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International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

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  "People first: stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention” The world drug problem is a complex issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Many people who use drugs face stigma and discrimination, which can further harm their physical and mental health and prevent them from accessing the help they need. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) recognizes the importance of taking a people-centered approach to drug policies, with a focus on human rights, compassion, and evidence-based practices. The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, or World Drug Day, is marked on 26 June every year to https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/drugs/index-new.html Raising family and social awareness: Follow my Facebook page   https://www.facebookcom/cgd0074/ Email : rsharia@gmail.com #Say No to DRUGS #Compulsory premarital health screening #STOP child abuse #Depressed Persons Hasthe  Right t o dream their own ways (Depressed person is not ...

World Environment Day 2023, 'Solutions to plastic pollution'.

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  #BeatPlasticPollution illustration of various types of plastic pollution: bottles, tires, clothes. From pollution to solution What do the deepest point in the ocean, the Mariana trench, and the highest mountain peak in the world, Mt. Everest, have in common? Despite being among the planet's most inaccessible environments, they both contain tiny pieces of plastic from human activities miles away. Discover in this visual report the problem of garbage in the oceans. More interactive and visual stories here. Dandora landfill in Nairobi, Kenya. Plastic, a danger for climate change Plastic is predominantly produced from oil and gas, both of which are fossil fuels. The more plastic we make, the more fossil fuel is required, the more we intensify the climate crisis. Also, plastic products create greenhouse gas emissions across their whole lifecycle. If no action is taken, greenhouse gas emissions caused by plastic could account for 19% of the Paris Agreement's total allowable emis...