On 16 May 2025, Singapore observed its second Drug Victims Remembrance Day with a powerful public campaign aimed at highlighting the deep and lasting harm caused by drug use—not just to individuals, but to their families and communities. The campaign centred on the message that behind every drug-related statistic is a human story, often marked by pain, loss and irreversible change.
A key feature was the immersive “Museum of Us” exhibition at Suntec City, which ran from 16 to 18 May. Visitors experienced the impact of addiction through personal artefacts, video stories, and audio recordings from those affected. The exhibition also invited people to light a candle in memory of the 600,000 lives lost globally to drugs each year, reinforcing a collective sense of remembrance and solidarity. A series of short films titled Remember Us portrayed how drug abuse turns life’s happiest moments into grief, showing the emotional weight carried by those left behind.
The campaign extended into public spaces, with large artefacts from the films installed across eight locations in Singapore, paired with real-life facts to deepen public understanding. Online and on-site, people were encouraged to take a pledge to stay drug-free. This mix of education, empathy, and public participation underscored Singapore’s ongoing effort to strengthen community resolve against drugs and remind everyone of the far-reaching consequences of addiction.
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