WHO FCTC

WHO FCTC The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is the response to the globalization of the tobacco

The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is the first international treaty negotiated under the auspices of WHO. It was adopted by the World Health Assembly on 21 May 2003 and entered into force on 27 February 2005. It has since become one of the most rapidly and widely embraced treaties in United Nations history. The WHO FCTC was developed in response to the globalization of the

tobacco epidemic and is an evidence-based treaty that reaffirms the right of all people to the highest standard of health. The Convention represents a milestone for the promotion of public health and provides new legal dimensions for international health cooperation.

The report is now available, marking an important moment for global to***co control efforts. brought together Parties...
20/04/2026

The report is now available, marking an important moment for global to***co control efforts.

brought together Parties to review progress & set priorities for the years ahead.

• Continued commitment to accelerating implementation of the WHO FCTC
• Increased attention to the environmental impact of to***co products
• Ongoing discussions around newer and emerging ni****ne products
• Stronger focus on protecting public health policies from to***co industry interference
• Recognition that existing measures must be more fully implemented
• Stopping the fierce to***co industry interference that prioritizes profit at the cost of people’s lives

More than 20 years on, the message is clear:
sustained action and political will are key to reducing to***co use worldwide. 🚭

https://fctc.who.int/resources/publications/m/item/report-of-the-eleventh-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties-to-the-who-framework-convention-on-to***co-control

17/04/2026

The WHO FCTC Secretariat emphasizes that to***co control is not gender-neutral and requires the integration of gender analysis across policy and programme design.

The publication “Gender-Responsive To***co Control: Evidence and Options for Policies and Programmes” highlights that gender shapes:

- Exposure to to***co marketing and social norms
- Patterns of to***co use and dependence
- Access to prevention and cessation services
- Risk of second-hand smoke exposure

Many to***co control approaches remain “gender-blind,” relying mainly on sex-disaggregated data without addressing underlying gender norms and structural inequalities.

A gender-responsive approach strengthens WHO FCTC implementation by:

☑️ Countering gender-targeted to***co industry strategies

☑️ Improving equity in prevention and cessation services

☑️ Integrating gender analysis into national to***co control programmes

Supporting the empowerment of women and girls, including protection from targeted marketing and strengthened access to health information and services

📄 Learn more
https://fctc.who.int/resources/publications/m/item/gender-responsive-to***co-control-evidence-and-options-for-policies-and-programmes

🌍 It's !Health is a human right — and we must protect it. 💚Health is a human right, and the WHO FCTC is a proven, life-...
07/04/2026

🌍 It's !

Health is a human right — and we must protect it. 💚

Health is a human right, and the WHO FCTC is a proven, life-saving treaty making it happen.

Every to***co control law is a step forward.

Let’s stand up for health.



https://fctc.who.int

NEWS RELEASE🌍 International meeting to advance to***co control and sustainable development underway in YerevanGovernment...
26/03/2026

NEWS RELEASE
🌍 International meeting to advance to***co control and sustainable development underway in Yerevan

Government officials, international experts and public health leaders from more than a dozen countries gathered this week in Yerevan, Armenia to advance — a global initiative to strengthen to***co control and accelerate progress toward sustainable development.

📅 The three-day meeting (25–27 March), convened by the Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on To***co Control in collaboration with the WHO country office in Armenia, is reviewing progress in to***co control, addressing challenges in implementing the WHO FCTC, and setting priorities for future action.

Participants are discussing key policy areas including:

🚭 Regulation of new types of to***co products
⚖️ Enforcement of to***co control laws
📦 Health warnings on packaging
🔎 Measures to combat illicit trade

Armenia is hosting the meeting in recognition of the country’s progress in to***co control with support from , and will also host next year’s sessions of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO FCTC and the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in To***co Products.

The FCTC 2030 initiative supports countries in implementing evidence-based to***co control measures and contributes to broader development goals. With to***co use claiming more than 7 million lives each year globally, sustained collaboration and strong policy action remain essential.



🔗 More information: https://fctc.who.int/newsroom/news/item/26-03-2026-yerevan-hosts-international-meeting-to-advance-to***co-control-and-public-health

World Health Organization - WHO Country Office in Armenia

📍 Yerevan, Armenia | 25–27 March 2026The meeting to advance to***co control and public health starts today in Yerevan,...
25/03/2026

📍 Yerevan, Armenia | 25–27 March 2026

The meeting to advance to***co control and public health starts today in Yerevan, bringing together government representatives, experts and partners from more than a dozen countries under the FCTC 2030 Project 🌍🚭.

Convened by the Secretariat of the WHO FCTC in collaboration with the World Health Organization - WHO Country Office in Armenia , the three-day meeting focuses on reviewing progress, addressing challenges and setting priorities for stronger national to***co control policies.

Stay tuned for the full press release and key highlights from the meeting. 📢

The Secretariat of the WHO FCTC organized the Multi-Country Workshop to Promote the Accession/Ratification of the Protoc...
24/03/2026

The Secretariat of the WHO FCTC organized the Multi-Country Workshop to Promote the Accession/Ratification of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in To***co Products 🌍🚭 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, bringing together representatives from several African countries and partners to strengthen efforts against illicit to***co trade.

The meeting was marked by the presence of Pierre N’gou Dimba, Hon. Minister of Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Health Coverage of Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮, reflecting the country’s strong commitment to advancing to***co control and regional cooperation.

Discussions focused on reviewing national ratification processes 📊, sharing experiences among countries 🤝, and developing concrete roadmaps 🗺️ to support accession to the Protocol and protect public health.

Learn more about the Protocol
https://fctc.who.int/protocol

The to***co industry must be held accountable for harming our health and polluting our environment with plastic waste an...
20/03/2026

The to***co industry must be held accountable for harming our health and polluting our environment with plastic waste and toxic chemicals.

Articles 17 & 18 of the WHO FCTC highlights how to***co control policies can also contribute to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Why this matters for the environment: 🌻 🌎 🌏 🌎

• Article 17 – Economically viable alternatives: 🌾

Encourages governments to support farmers and workers in transitioning away from to***co production toward sustainable livelihoods. This diversification can reduce environmental pressures linked to to***co monoculture and support more resilient rural economies.

• Article 18 – Protection of the environment and health: 🌿🛡️

Calls on Parties to consider environmental and health impacts associated with to***co cultivation and manufacturing, including land degradation, chemical inputs, and broader ecological harm.

Together, these provisions create a policy pathway where public health, agriculture, rural development, and environmental protection intersect. The recommendations provide governments with a framework to design policies, research programmes, and rural development strategies that facilitate sustainable alternatives while safeguarding ecosystems and communities. 🌱

This is an important reminder that implementing the WHO FCTC is not only a health intervention — it is also part of the broader agenda for sustainable food systems, environmental protection, and equitable economic transition.

It's time to act, NOW:

🌍 Protect our planet



Learn more

🔎 https://fctc.who.int/newsroom/spotlight/environment

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The WHO Framework Convention on To***co Control (WHO FCTC) is the first international treaty negotiated under the auspices of WHO. It was adopted by the World Health Assembly on 21 May 2003 and entered into force on 27 February 2005. It has since become one of the most rapidly and widely embraced treaties in United Nations history. The WHO FCTC was developed in response to the globalization of the to***co epidemic and is an evidence-based treaty that reaffirms the right of all people to the highest standard of health. The Convention represents a milestone for the promotion of public health and provides new legal dimensions for international health cooperation.