International Updates Archive

2015 Judy Wilkenfeld Award Call for Nominations

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is accepting nominations for the 2015 Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence. The Judy Wilkenfeld Award is given annually to an advocate from a low- or middle-income country

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COP6 Final Decisions available in English

English versions of final decisions from the sixth session of the Conference of Parties (COP6) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) held in Moscow from 13-18 October 2014 are now available for

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WHO calls for ban on flavoured e-cigarettes

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for regulations to prohibit addition of flavours to e-cigarettes, as this would make the youth more dependent on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO

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International Trade Impacts Tobacco Control

(CNS): The tobacco industry has a history of using international trade agreements to force open new markets in low and middle income countries, greatly increasing tobacco use and the consequent death/disease it causes. Tobacco companies

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Thailand is world leader for size of health warnings

The Canadian Cancer Society states in new report 14 October, the CCS today, releases the fourth edition of its report, Cigarette Package Health Warnings: International Status Report International report shows significant increase in number of countries

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Luther L. Terry Awards

Dear Friend, The Luther L. Terry Awards are presented triennially and in conjunction with the World Conference on Tobacco OR Health. These awards recognize outstanding worldwide achievement in the field of tobacco control.  Learn more about

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FCA’s important role in COP meetings

Framework Convention Alliance (FCA) members talk about the important role that the Alliance plays at meetings of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), especially the Orchid and Ashtray awards in

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2014 Judy Wilkenfeld Award Call for Nominations

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is accepting nominations for the 2014 Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence. The Judy Wilkenfeld Award is given annually to an advocate from a low- or middle-income country

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Taking on Big Tobacco

Taking on Big Tobacco New York Times reporter Walt Bogdanich talks about Philip Morris’ $10 billion lawsuit against the American Broadcasting Companies and him for his reporting on how tobacco companies add nicotine to cigarettes.

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Smoke, mirrors and ciggy packs

Emily Howard used to stand outside in wet, cold weather, shivering in the doorways of restaurants while friends talked and ate inside. But she has come in from the cold after quitting smoking earlier this

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New Treaty Aims to Combat Illicit Tobacco Trade

SEOUL — Anti-smoking groups are hailing a new international treaty to combat the illicit tobacco trade. Representatives of governments and international organizations Monday, meeting in South Korea, unanimously approved the protocol. The action came on

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