Pacific Island Countries World No Tobacco Day
Every year, on 31 May, WHO and global partners mark World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). WNTD provides an opportunity to highlight the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use and exposure to second hand...
View ArticleTobacco Industry Interference Index
Tobacco industry lobbying continues to have a significant impact in Jordan, directly influencing many key decisions through duplicitous means. Despite the efforts by government and NGOs, resistance...
View ArticleThree Featured Articles for COP9 Week
Paul Blokhuis, State Secretary for Health, Welfare and Sport Government of the Netherlands: https://bit.ly/3phniCw Dr. Adriana Blanco Marquizo, MD MA, Head of the Convention Secretariat WHO FCTC:...
View ArticleCOP9 week: Five videos from Parties and civil society
Fernando Jacome, MOP President and Director of Cooperation of foreign Affairs, Ministry of Public Health, Ecuador English: https://bit.ly/38B5QD1 Spanish: https://bit.ly/3pkyTk6 Reina Roa, MD, COP...
View ArticleStatement on the passing of Dr Tabaré Vázquez, former president of Uruguay
Statement from Leslie Rae Ferat, Acting Executive Director, and Eduardo Bianco, Regional Coordinator, AMRO, Framework Convention Alliance, on the passing of Dr. Tabaré Vázquez, former president of...
View ArticleIt is time to become serious about closing the global resource gap for FCTC...
TID Editorial The post It is time to become serious about closing the global resource gap for FCTC implementation appeared first on Global Alliance for Tobacco Control.
View ArticlePacific Island Countries: 2020 Newsletters
July 2020 Pic Newsletter features articles on the following: Integrating SDG Target 3.a into national & global SDG agendas Pathway to leaving no-one behind: Palau‘s Minister of Health, Dr. Emais...
View ArticlePacific Island Countries: 2021 Newsletters
July 2021 Pic Newsletter features articles on the following: Investment fund for tobacco control – what you need to know Samoa Cancer Society receives 2021 WHO WNTD award World No Tobacco Day 2021 in...
View ArticleAnnual Report 2020
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has reframed everything in global health, including tobacco control. It also forced FCA to reorient our work and reorganize ourselves in a virtual world. 2020 was a...
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European Development Days 2021
European Development Days 2021: Discussing the Intersection of Tobacco Control, the Environment, and Sustainability The fully digital 2021 European Development Days (EDD) took place this past week from...
View ArticleHow SDG Target 3.a in Parties’ Voluntary National Reviews can be Strengthened...
How SDG Target 3.a in Parties’ Voluntary National Reviews can be Strengthened by Civil Society Written by Ella Schultz The WHO FCTC Convention Secretariat officially launched the “Guide for WHO FCTC...
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How can Civil Society Support Sustainable Development as part of COVID-19...
By Ella Schultz, FCA How can Civil Society Support Sustainable Development as part of COVID-19 Recovery: Key takeaways from the 2021 High Level Political Forum On July 7, 2021 the Framework Convention...
View ArticleCOP9/MOP2 Resource Links: Policy Briefs, Bulletins, Webinar
About COP9/MOP2 In view of the COVID-19 global pandemic and its impact on the conduct of global conferences and travel, it has not been feasible to organize a face-to-face sessions in The Hague,...
View ArticleTobacco Industry Interference Index 2021 – Jordan
Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2021 – Jordan Tobacco industry lobbying continues to have a significant impact in Jordan. Despite efforts by government and NGOs, resistance toward implementing...
View ArticleFCA Convocation of the General Assembly – 11 July 2022
Framework Convention Alliance for Tobacco Control (FCA) Convocation of the General Assembly to be held on 11 July 2022, at 10:00am EST, by written resolution via email English Convocation_Agenda_FCA...
View ArticleFCA 2021 Annual Report
FCA 2021 Annual Report Much like 2020, global health and tobacco control continued to experience significant impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. The pandemic has re-framed so much of what we...
View ArticleFCA Convocation of the General Assembly – 7 November 2022
Framework Convention Alliance for Tobacco Control (FCA) Convocation of the General Assembly to be held on 7 November 2022, at 10:00am EST, by written resolution via email Convocation...
View ArticleWe have rebranded as the Global Alliance for Tobacco Control!
We have rebranded as the Global Alliance for Tobacco Control! We surveyed FCA members and based on their feedback it is clear the Alliance continues to play an indispensable role in coordinating and...
View ArticleGATC Community Applications Are Now Open
The GATC is now accepting applications to join the new GATC Community. We are happy to announce that we are officially opening up the application process for the new GATC Community! As part of the...
View Article2022 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report Our 2022 Annual Report is now available! In our 2022 report we highlight a wide range of topics, including our recent transition to the GATC and our work on: Accelerating WHO FCTC...
View ArticleGATC Convocation of the General Assembly – June 22, 2023
Global Alliance for Tobacco Control (GATC) Convocation of the General Assembly To be held virtually on Thursday June 22 at 7:00am EST Dear active GATC Community (Members, Associates & Network...
View ArticleGATC Elects New Board of Directors for 2023-2025/2026 Term
NETWORK RELEASE June 22, 2023 (Ottawa, Canada) – The Global Alliance for Tobacco Control (GATC) is happy to announce that 12 board members have been elected to the GATC’s 2023-2025/26 Board of...
View ArticleBudget Advocacy Toolkit Released
The global tobacco control funding shortfall is estimated to be US$27.4 billion and remains a major barrier to WHO FCTC implementation. In an effort to help address this problem, the GATC has recently...
View ArticleCOP10/MOP3 Resource Links: Policy Briefs & Bulletins
About COP10/MOP3 The Tenth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) and the Third Session of the Meeting of the Parties (MOP3) to...
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