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The Framework Convention
on Tobacco Control (FCTC)
Patricia LambertDirector: International Legal Consortium
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Washington DC
Brasilia: 16th April 2010
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The Framework Convention on
Tobacco Control (FCTC)
• The world’s first
public health treaty
• The first coordinated
global effort to
reduce tobacco use
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History I
• Decades of work by committed tobacco control advocates around the world, including in Africa
• World Health Assembly Resolution in May 1995
• 1999 – new WHO Director-General, Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland, established a technical working group
• October 2000: First Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB)
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Intergovernmental Negotiations: Geneva
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History II
• Six sessions of the INB within 2.5 years
• May 2003: FCTC unanimously adopted by
World Health Assembly
• Feb 2005: The treaty entered into force
with 40 ratifications
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The WHO FCTC is one of the most
rapidly embraced UN treaties
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Beyond the text …
Director General of WHO:
Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland
“The FCTC is no ordinary
convention. It is
potentially a public
health movement.”
1999
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April 2010: 168 out of 193
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Coverage
Approximately
86.5%of the world’s people
could be protected
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Significance
It has political legitimacy
It has the force of
international law
It sets minimum standards
Provisions are incorporated
into domestic policy and
law
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Objective
“To protect present and future generations from
the devastating,
health,
social,
environmental and
economic consequences
of tobacco consumption and exposure to
tobacco smoke …”
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Guiding Principles
• Every person should be informed of dangersof tobacco use: addiction, illness & death
• Strong political commitment is necessary at national, regional and international levels
• International and regional cooperation,including technical and financial assistance to tobacco growers is necessary
• Civil society participation is necessary
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General Obligations: Article 5
1. Develop and implement a national tobacco
control strategy
2. - Establish a tobacco control focal point
- Implement tobacco control legislation
3. Shall act to protect its policies and
legislation from tobacco industry influence
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Obligations: Reducing demand for tobacco
products
- Price & tax
- Protection from exposure to
second hand smoke (SHS)
- Packaging and labelling
- Advertising, promotion &
sponsorship
- Public awareness
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Smoke-Free Places
2003:
Less than 10 countries
2010:
More than 35 countries
7 in South & Latin AmericaColombia, Guatemala, Panama,
Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay
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Smoke-Free Places
Sub-national laws
Sao Paulo
Mexico City
Hong Kong
Rosario
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Pack Warnings
2003:
2 countries
Canada & Brazil
2010 – 2011:
35 countries
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Advertising Bans
2010
26 countries have
comprehensive
bans
76 countries have
moderate bans
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Reducing supply of tobacco products
- Illicit trade
- Sales to and by minors
- Economically viable alternatives for
tobacco workers, growers & sellers
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Other aspects …
• Technical and scientific co-operation
• Exchange of information
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Article 30: No Reservations
All provisions
must be
adopted and
implemented
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Beyond the Treaty Provisions
• Minimal requirements are in the FCTC
• Parties are encouraged to go beyond the treaty measures
Article 2.1
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The Power Dynamic
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Political Will
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The Key Components for Success
Political will
Well-crafted
legislation
Strict enforcement of
all laws
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With Civil Society …
Speak truth to
those who have
power
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For Our Children …