Q. What is the theme of the 2017 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking?
Answer: Listen First
Notes: The United Nations' (UN) International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed every year on June 26 across the world to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse. The day also observes to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society. The 2017 theme is "Listen First - Listening to children and youth is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe ". This is an initiative to increase support for prevention of drug use that is based on science and is thus an effective investment in the well-being of children and youth, their families and their communities.
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