Mr. Tanimura handing over to UNODC Representative a copy of the lyrics of the song and a brief explanation of the inspiration behind "Gita".

Source: UNODC

Mr. Shinji Tanimura, singer-songwriter has composed and presented a campaign song entitled, "Gita", for drug abuse prevention to UNODC during the International Drug Abuse Prevention Convention held 7-8 June in Tokyo. The convention, with UNODC Executive Director Antonio Maria Costa as keynote speaker, was hosted by the Drug Abuse Prevention Centre (DAPC) and the Lions Club International with the support of UNODC. At the request of Akira Fujino, Representative, UNODC Regional Centre for East Asia and the Pacific, Mr. Tanimura composed the song as an inspiration to protect children from losing their souls to drug abuse. He hopes that the song could be passed down from Japan to the hearts of children in Asia and the rest of the world. He has agreed to allow artists from different countries in the region to sing the song in their respective languages and that proceeds would be given to a fund for UNODC's public awareness and advocacy initiatives against drugs and crime… for more Pictures please visit

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