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Who’s standing up to the tobacco industry—and who’s still giving in? The truth will come out soon. #GlobalTobaccoIndex2025 launches Nov 11, 2025. globaltobaccoindex.org | exposetobacco.org #GlobalTobaccoIndex2025 #GTI2025 #TobaccoIndustryInterference @exposetobacco @SEATCAdotOrg @AfricaNoTobacco @proggabd @SAMAR27093963 @AshOrg @StopCorpAbuse @ncdalliance @SaludJustaMx @HealthJusticePH

For over 40 years, Dr. Judith Mackay has stood up to Big Tobacco—facing threats, intimidation, and pressure, yet never backing down. Her story is one of courage in protecting public health. Read more: courageagainsttobacco.org/stories/dr-jud… #TobaccoControl #PublicHealth #Leadership #StopBigTobacco

Looking at how other countries approach accountability can clarify what’s possible and what isn’t. During the discussion, we will take a closer look at the Canadian experience and what it tells us about designing cost recovery mechanisms in practice. If you’re considering similar approaches, this session will be useful. Register now to join: ggtc.world/actions/webina… #MakeTobaccoPay #FCTC #Article19 #TobaccoControl @FCTCofficial

We already know the scale of harm. The question is how governments can respond in ways that go beyond absorbing the costs. This session looks at how Article 19 can support more structured accountability, particularly on cost recovery and environmental impacts. If this is part of your policy discussions, join us. Register here: ggtc.world/actions/webina… #MakeTobaccoPay #FCTC #Article19 #TobaccoControl @FCTCofficial

Article 19 is often discussed, but less often applied. If you’re exploring how liability, cost recovery, and environmental accountability can fit into your country’s current work, this session is worth your time. We’ll focus on practical entry points, not just concepts. Secure your spot now. Register here: ggtc.world/actions/webina… #MakeTobaccoPay #FCTC #Article19 #TobaccoControl

How can Article 19 move from treaty text to real enforcement? Join our webinar “Beyond Traditional Litigation: Article 19 in Practice” to explore how administrative liability tools can help hold the tobacco industry accountable — including stronger sanctions, cost recovery, and safeguards against regulatory capture. 📅 25 March 2026 🔗 Register: bit.ly/3ZQY5SV

Today we celebrate Laura Salgado, mobilizing civil society and international networks, through global campaigns and partnerships, to #countertobacco industry tactics and #strengthen collective action for #tobaccocontrol.

Today we celebrate Deborah Sy, a public policy and governance expert, working towards advancing global strategies that help governments #safeguardtobaccocontrol policies from industry interference and strengthen #accountability in #publichealth decision-making.

This #InternationalWomensDay2026 , we recognize and celebrate the women leading GGTC’s global efforts—bringing decades of leadership in confronting Big Tobacco and strengthening governance in tobacco control.✊ Across regions, GGTC’s #leadership continues to support governments in protecting public health policies from industry interference and #safeguardingwomen and girls from tobacco industry manipulation and harm. #InternationalWomensDay #GiveToGain #IWD2026 #TobaccoControl #WomenInLeadership #PublicHealth #GoodGovernance #ForAllWomenAndGirls

This International Women’s Day, young women leaders from the Global Youth Voices movement reflect on confronting an industry that constantly reinvents its tactics while targeting new generations. Across regions, their stories reveal how women advocates are strengthening policy advocacy, mobilizing communities, and pushing back against tobacco industry interference. Read their reflections: ggtc.world/multimedia/blo… #InternationalWomensDay #WomenLeaders #YouthAdvocacy #PublicHealth #WomenInLeadership #GiveToGain #IWD2026 #TobaccoExposed #Article53 #GoodGovernance @karinaxmocanu @IsabellOlwal @enspbrussels

Tobacco use costs the global economy US$1.4 trillion annually. No jurisdiction offsets this burden through excise revenue. Yet at least 19 governments have entered enforcement collaborations with the tobacco industry — despite WHO FCTC Article 5.3 obligations. 📷 Read the full brief: globaltobaccoindex.org/brief-factshee… #GlobalTobaccoIndex2025 #GTI2025 #TobaccoIndustryInterference

We’ll be exploring these practical implementation questions in more depth at an upcoming webinar on WHO FCTC Article 19 (Liability). More soon — we look forward to continuing the discussion. Save your spot 👉bit.ly/3ZQY5SV #TobaccoLiability #TobaccoControl #ProtectPublicHealth

After 21 years of the #WHOFCTC, the conversation is evolving: How can Parties operationalize Article 19 more fully — particularly through administrative and fiscal pathways? @FCTCofficial #HoldingTobaccoLiable #MakeTIPay

🌍21 years ago today, the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) entered into force. Negotiated under @WHO and adopted in 2003, it became the first global public health treaty — and one of the most widely embraced UN treaties in history. #FCTC21 @FCTCofficial

Beyond Traditional Litigation: Emerging Opportunities under WHO FCTC Article 19 (Liability) Explore how administrative liability can strengthen enforcement, enable cost recovery, and support LMICs in advancing tobacco control. Organized by @TheGGTC. 👉Register at: bit.ly/3ZQY5SV #TobaccoLiability #Article19 #MakeTobaccoPay #COP11toWHOFCTC