Fight against Drug: 27th Painting, Cartoon and Poster Competition

Shan State Government organized the 27th Painting, Cartoon and Poster Competition in commemoration of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Chief Minister U Aung Aung oversaw this Competition at the No. 1 Basic Education High School in Taunggyi Township which was participated by 117 basic, middle and high school students and provided them with cash assistance.

By resolution 42/112 of 7 December 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.

Supported each year by individuals, communities, and various organizations all over the world, this global observance aims to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society.