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The @WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2025 - is OUT! The WHO Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 report reveals that the most striking gains have been in graphic health warnings, one of the key measures under the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, that make the harms of tobacco impossible to ignore: ✅110 countries now require them – up from just 9 in 2007 – protecting 62% of the global population; and ✅25 countries have adopted plain packaging. 🔗Read more who.int/news/item/23-06-2025…

🌍 We were proud to chair a dynamic session at #WCTC2025, showcasing a whirlwind tour of bold, forward-looking measures countries are taking to accelerate the success of the WHO FCTC over the next 20 years. 🇰🇪 Kenya, 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇳🇿 New Zealand, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇻🇳 Viet Nam, 🇵🇭 Philippines, 🇺🇸 USA shared inspiring strategies to drive tobacco control forward. #FCTCSavesLives

🎉 This year, we are celebrating 20 years of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control! 🎉 For two decades, the WHO FCTC has been protecting future generations from the harms of tobacco. Thanks to the global tobacco treaty, lives have been—and continue to be—positively impacted: Present and future generations… 🫘 “Can go to school instead of working in tobacco fields.” 🚫 “Are protected from the trap of flavoured tobacco.” 🧠 “Are not manipulated by the tobacco industry.” 💸 “Benefit from high tobacco prices that help keep products out of reach.” 🌬️ “No longer have to breathe toxic tobacco smoke in public places.” 📺 “Can grow up without being deceived by tobacco advertisements.” This is what 20 years of tobacco control looks like: empowered youth, healthier futures, and strong global action. 💪🌍 #WeAre20 #FCTCSavesLives #FCTC20Years 🔗 fctc.who.int/newsroom/events…

In the lead-up to #COP11 & #MOP4, the Secretariat of the WHO FCTC held a productive briefing today with representatives from over 40 Permanent Missions in Geneva. This marks the first in a series of info sessions designed to keep missions informed and engaged ahead of the key global 🌎🌍🌏meetings on tobacco control.

🚭 In the lead-up to #WorldNoTobaccoDay2025 , Dr. Adriana @BlancoMarquizo , calls for united global action to protect children and youth from aggressive tobacco & nicotine industry tactics. Let’s unmask the appeal. Read her full speech-> fctc.who.int/newsroom-and-re… 🔗 #FCTCSavesLives #WNTD2025 #NoTobacco