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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · Sep 18

🇹🇩Chad is stepping up its fight against illicit tobacco

@who.int Chad & and the WHO FCTC joined forces with government, parliament, & civil society in 🇹🇩Chad for a mission to strengthen implementation of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products.

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · Sep 3

📢#FCTCCOP11 📃Documentation is Available!

The official documents for #FCTCCOP11 are out — including the Provisional Agenda and supporting reports.

👉 View the COP11 documents under Documentation :
fctc.who.int/convention/c...
📝 Register to attend COP11: indico.un.org/event/1016257/

#FCTCSavesLives

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · Aug 19

🚭🌍The Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products gives countries tools to crack down on illegal tobacco—tracking, enforcement, international cooperation

🗓 Coming up #MOP4 will convene week of Nov 24, 2025, at WHO HQ in Geneva—a key moment to drive 🌎action forward.
fctc.who.int/protocol

WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · Aug 6

🚭The Gambia Assesses its needs to strengthen implementation of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products

The Secretariat & experts came together to identify key gaps & priorities—such as tracking systems, legal frameworks, & cross-border coordination
🔗
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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · Jul 24

🌍 This year, we are celebrating a historic milestone—20 years of the 1-ever WHO treaty.

The WHO FCTC marks two decades of saving lives, advancing health & driving global action against tobacco.👏👏

#FCTC20Years #WeAre20 #FCTCSavesLives

WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · Jul 15

🌍 The WHO FCTC is more than a public health treaty — it's a powerful driver of Sustainable Development.

🎉 Join us in celebrating its 20 years!
📅 TODAY: 15-07/25
🕘 Don’t miss the global event highlighting tobacco control’s role in achieving the SDGs.

Register here 🔗 fctc.who.int/newsroom/eve...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · Jul 11

🌍 Webinar: Celebrating 20 years of the WHO FCTC - Tobacco Control for Sustainable Development

🗓️ 15 July 2025 | 🕒 15:00–16:00 CET
📍 Online |

🔗 Register or learn more:

fctc.who.int/newsroom/eve...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · Jul 10

🚨 Just released: The provisional agendas for #FCTCCOP11 and #MOP4 are now available ❗️

#COP11 🔗
fctc.who.int/convention/c...

#MOP4 🔗
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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · Jun 18

🎉 This year, we are celebrating 20 years of the WHO FCTCl!

For 2 decades, the WHO FCTC has been protecting present and future generations from the harms of tobacco. Thanks to this global tobacco treaty, lives have been—& continue to be—positively impacted. 💪🌍

#WeAre20
#FCTCSavesLives
#FCTC20Years

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · Jun 17

On #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, we join @unccd.bsky.social in raising awareness & calling for urgent action to restore our land & biodiversity
🚭Tobacco cultivation harms the land
🌿Art 17&18 support stronger regulation of tobacco farming
Let’s protect our planet🌱
#United4Land
#FCTCProtectsOurPlanet

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · Jun 16

💔An estimated 58.000 children die from a cause related to second-hand smoke every year.

🧠Even in quasi-outdoor spaces, second-hand smoke can still pose serious health risks.

WHO FCTC Art. 8 Protection from exposure to tobacco smoke will help countries protect their children.

#FCTCSavesLives

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · Jun 11

🌍 Accelerating the WHO FCTC implementation is not just a health priority—it's an economic imperative.

💡 Stronger tobacco control = healthier people + stronger economies.

#FCTCSavesLives

🔗https://fctc.who.int/convention/progress/global-strategy-2025

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · Jun 10

#WeAre20 this year

20 years of protecting health
20 years of progress in tobacco control
20 years building a greener and safer tobacco-free w🚭rld

Now let’s continue to build a tobacco-free future.🚭

#FCTCSavesLives

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · Jun 6

4.5 trillion 🚬 butts are littered every year..

These toxic butts pollute our oceans, soil & harm wildlife.

It’s time to🛑hold the tobacco industry accountable for polluting our planet.

🌍Our environment matters. So does our health.

#FCTCProtectsOurPlanet 🌱
#BeatPlasticPollution ♻️
#FCTCSavesLives ❤️

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · Jun 5

Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay🌍
Tobacco harms our planet—from seed to smoke to waste.

We recommend Parties to fully implement Art 18 of the WHO FCTC, addressing the environmental impact of tobacco cultivation, production, use & disposal—including e-cigarettes.
#FCTCProtectsOurPlanet
#FCTCSavesLives🌱

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · Jun 4

🌍 Tomorrow is #WorldEnvironmentDay 🌱

⚠️ It’s time to hold the tobacco industry accountable for the plastic waste and environmental destruction they cause.

💚Our health and the Earth depend on it.

🔗 fctc.who.int/newsroom/spo...

#FCTCProtectsOurPlanet
#FCTCSavesLives
#BeatPlasticPollution

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · Jun 2

#WNTD2025 :🚭 Cigarette filters are not a health measure.

❗️Tobacco filters pollute. They harm health. They mislead consumers☠️

✅The WHO FCTC supports Parties to take action that protects public health & the environment.

#FCTCSavesLives #FCTCProtectsOurPlanet 🌎

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · May 30

Tomorrow is #WorldNoTobaccoDay
🚫WHO FCTC urges governments to prohibit ingredients that increase product attractiveness and palatability—like flavours & sweeteners.
These additives are designed to hook youth and mask the harm. It's time to act.
fctc.who.int/newsroom/new...

#FCTCSavesLives #WNTD2025

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · May 29

🚭 #WNTD2025 is approaching—it’s time to unmask the appeal.

Tobacco companies are spending millions to target youth online, exploiting digital loopholes in advertising and sponsorship rules.

The WHO FCTC empowers countries to take action that saves lives.
#FCTCSavesLives

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · May 23

#FCTCSavesLives

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · May 21

The tobacco & nicotine industry is rebranding harm with sleek designs, sweet flavours, & youth-focused marketing.

But behind the shiny packaging lies addiction, disease, and lifelong consequences.

🛑 It’s time to unmask the appeal and protect the next generation.
#FCTCSavesLives #WeAre20 #WNTD2025

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · May 20

The partial guidelines for Articles 9 & 10 of the WHO FCTC recommend that flavoured tobacco products be banned or restricted, as their only purpose is to make tobacco more attractive.

#FCTCSavesLives #notobacco🚭 #WorldNoTobaccoDay2025

🔗 fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · May 19

#WHA78 ''It's been 20 years since the WHO FCTC came into force.
I n that time, smoking prevalence has dropped by one-third globally, and there are 300 million fewer smokers today than there would have been had prevalence remained the same.''- @drtedros.who.int

@who.int
www.who.int/director-gen...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · May 17

🚨VACANCY NOTICE
Head of Convention Secretariat - WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

Grade: D2
Fixed-term appointment

📍 Geneva, Switzerland
📅 Contract Duration: 4 years (renewable once)
🗓 Deadline to apply: ** 26 June 2025 **

🔗 Learn more and apply:
careers.who.int/careersectio...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · May 15

📢As we approach #FCTCCOP11 this Nov,let’s reaffirm our commitment to strong WHO FCTC implementation & bold action on new nicotine products
A united 🌏🌎🌏 action to protect children & youth from aggressive tobacco & nicotine industry tactics.
Let’s unmask the appeal
#NoTobacco #FCTCSavesLives @who.int

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