Celebrate #WorldNoTobaccoDay 2024 with the Global Youth Voices (GYV)! Join us for the GYV Virtual Summit and explore how we can amplify our tobacco control efforts effectively! Save the date: May 25th, Saturday, at 12:00 GMT.

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Ready to tackle big issues in short videos? 🎬 Join @who & GGTC ’s Social Reels Challenge! Win as much as US $5,000 by exposing the #tobacco industry tactics targeting the youth. Join now: bit.ly/GMCggtcwho. #GMC2024reels #TobaccoExposed .
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Despite past criticism, McLaren Racing renews sponsorship deal with #BritishAmericanTobacco . Read here: bit.ly/4aB90E4

Despite comprehensive bans on tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship (TAPS) in 57 countries, the #TobaccoIndustry sidesteps regulations by leveraging Formula One and Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) sponsorships. Learn how these tactics target emerging markets w ...

Head of Campaign & Partnership at GGTC Laura Salgado urged stakeholders to learn from other treaty spaces, remain vigilant against industry influence undermining the integrity of the negotiations & prioritize transparency & accountability w/ explicit conflict of interest text.

WHO backs an urgent ban on cigarette filters. Ending the tobacco industry's decades-long deception is crucial for public health and the environment. Read here: bit.ly/49I0MIJ #INC4 #PlasticsTreaty

Expressing global concern over the #Philippines regression in #TobaccoControl , Mary Assunta, Head of Research and Advocacy for GGTC, highlights the nation's departure from its once-held champion status at the Senate hearing.

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Day 2 of #INC4 began with editing the zero draft.

And we saw the achievement of #Panama calling for the inclusion of the #WHOFCTC in the preamble of the #PlasticsTreaty , a key goal of ASH and the Stop Tobacco Pollution Alliance (STPA).

Recap here: ow.ly/afPa50RnEN0

Day 0 of #INC4 #PlasticsTreaty ended with optimism from our united community & a call to embrace #humanrights for all!

Key reminder: we don’t need industry permission for a healthy environment, free from harmful plastics.

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Protecting the young from being targeted by the #tobaccoindustry is as crucial as ever.

Phil Chamberlain and Mary Assunta write for Tobacco Control about the ways in which the industry continues to target youth and how the youth are #fightingback .

Read more: tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/33/3/2…

Our beaches, once pristine, now bear the burden of hazardous cigarette filters—plastic pollutants disguised as harmless accessories. It's crucial to lead the charge for change and advocate for an immediate ban. Let's secure this success at the #PlasticsTreaty in the #INC4 ! Le ...

With negotiations underway for a future instrument against plastic pollution, STPA calls on the INC Secretariat to address the environmental impact of tobacco waste. We must explore measures, including banning plastic cigarette filters and related electronic devices, to curb ...

The tobacco industry's plastic waste, from cigarette filters and related electronic devices, poses grave threats to both the environment and public health. It's time to recognize these plastics as hazardous waste and take decisive action to stop their pollution. Read more: ...

Did you know? #Ecig , with their non-biodegradable plastic casings, contribute to the plastic pollution crisis. These plastics harm marine life and ecosystems. As recommended by WHO, urgent action, including a ban on such products, is needed to protect our planet. Read more: ...

Conventional solutions won't cut it for tobacco waste! Recycling and biodegradable filters pose risks due to the hazardous nature of cigarette waste. Let's avoid unintentional allure to young minds – biodegradable doesn't always mean eco-friendly! #TobaccoControl #Environment ...

Unlocking Synergy: COP's pivotal role in aligning WHO FCTC Art 18 and the UN Plastics Treaty. Explore how proposed solutions for cigarette butt pollution intersect with WHO FCTC objectives. Learn more about the intricate balance needed to protect public health and the environ ...

Beyond Boundaries: While WHO called for an immediate ban on #cigfilters , explore the impact of a COP10 decision on bridging gaps between WHO FCTC and UN Plastics Treaty, fostering a holistic approach to tackle tobacco-related environmental challenges. #COP10Decision #Sustaina ...

Over 100 organizations are calling on UN Environment Programme and the #PlasticsTreaty INC Secretariat to take strong action on conflict of interest ahead of #INC4 .

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Shaping a Greener Tomorrow: Dive into the intersection of health and environmental policies as COP10 decision charts a course for WHO FCTC and UN Plastics Treaty collaboration. #HealthForAll #PlasticFreeFuture

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