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Political declaration and plan of action on international cooperation towards an integrated and balanced strategy to counter the world drug problem
- Author: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- Main Title: Political Declaration and Plan of Action on International Cooperation towards an Integrated and Balanced Strategy to Counter the World Drug Problem , pp 7-15
- Publication Date: December 2011
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/38a7441d-en
- Language: English French, Spanish
One decade after the commitments made at the twentieth special session of the General Assembly to address the world drug problem, notwithstanding the ever-increasing efforts and progress made by States, relevant international organizations and civil society, the drug problem continues to pose a serious threat to the health, safety and well-being of all humanity, in particular youth, our most precious asset. Furthermore, the world drug problem undermines sustainable development, political stability and democratic institutions, including efforts to eradicate poverty, and threatens national security and the rule of law. Drug trafficking and abuse pose a major threat to the health, dignity and hopes of millions of people and their families and lead to the loss of human lives. We are determined to tackle the world drug problem and to actively promote a society free of drug abuse in order to ensure that all people can live in health, dignity and peace, with security and prosperity; therefore
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ISBN (PDF):
9789210555838
Book DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18356/7c44834b-en
Related Subject(s):
Drugs Crime and Terrorism
Sustainable Development Goals:
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