Jorge Alday

The hypocrisy is impossible to miss: Philip Morris claims cigarettes “belong in museums” while simultaneously rolling out a massive Marlboro ad campaign that ties cigarettes to youth identity, ambition and self-expression. According to The Guardian, Philip Morris is tailoring Marlboro messaging and catchy slogans in at least 20 countries: In Indonesia: “I am authentic. I am Marlboro.” In Germany: “Make your own legacy.” In Bangladesh: “My race. My pace.”

If Philip Morris International was serious about stopping the sale of cigarettes, would it be advertising cigarettes? Great reporting from @guardian to expose this profound duplicity. theguardian.com/society/2026/m…

US military personnel are suing British American Tobacco alleging that its secret cigarette business in North Korea helped fund weapons that were used against American troops. This is the company that sells Camel cigarettes and Velo nicotine pouches. theguardian.com/business/2026/…

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Welcome to Day 3 of #FCTCCOP11! Our Daily Bulletin is available to read here: gatc-cop11-bulletin.org/day-3/   Articles include: Editorial, EU at a Crossroads, Forward Looking Measures, Articles 9 & 10, Real Harm Reduction, India's Herbal "Quit Tobacco" Products, & the Art 18 Decision.

#FCTCCOP11 With 183 Parties representing more than 90% of the global population, the WHO FCTC remains a cornerstone of international health cooperation — advancing progress in tobacco control, protecting the environment, and promoting a tobacco-free future. Checkout the #COP11 Photo library multimedia.who.int/asset-manageme…

📅 Tomorrow at #COP11 (Geneva, Mon 17 Nov, 18:30–19:45 CET) Don’t miss the side event Youth-led advocacy: Unmasking tobacco & nicotine industry narratives organized by @enspbrussels, @TheGGTC, @uicc, @TobaccoFreeKids @CLAS & @GATC_int Can’t attend? Read Debunking Tobacco Industry Misinformation by UNDP & WHO FCTC. bit.ly/3JNpwZm

1/ NEW @Telegraph reports on WHO @FCTCofficial’s warning that Big Tobacco is ramping up interference ahead of #FCTCCOP11, an important meeting where countries decide how to implement a global health treaty designed to curb tobacco use. 🧵🔗bit.ly/3KWMxcD

From the streets of Manila to the shores of Dinagat Islands, young Filipinos are saying: TobaccOFF NOW! Through this youth-led movement, more than 170 young advocates are standing up to the tobacco industry’s deceptive marketing and warning their peers about the dangers of addiction.

A new @Reporte_Indigo investigation reveals how nicotine pouches like Zyn and Velo are spreading fast in Mexico, marketed with bright colors and sweet flavors but no health oversight. Despite expert warnings, lawmakers just advanced a tax reform that could actually legitimize their sale while ignoring serious health risks.

Tobacco companies want governments to think that they will stop selling cigarettes if only they can sell other addictive, harmful products. Don't believe it: the data shows that more smokers use these products AND keep smoking, which means more profits and more harms.

It's no coincidence that so many shops are selling harmful products near schools. It is the tobacco industry's intent. Read our new report to learn more. 🔗 bit.ly/4nwLLkg

Today marks the final day of #INC5 #PlasticsTreaty. As @jorgeinbk, STOP @vitalstrategies Director, said at #INC1: “Banning cigarette filters would be a significant victory for global, public, and environmental health.” That message still holds true. Spread the word: #CigarettesArePlastics.

STAGGERING: This new study of 133 countries is the first to estimate the impact of all USAID’s work. In 2 decades, it saved *92M* lives. Current cuts, if not reversed, are forecast to cost *14M* lives thru 2030. thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Big news from Viet Nam. A lot of lives will be saved with higher taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks.

If Philip Morris Intl is only targeting smokers with its addictive IQOS product, why does it want that product available to a smoke-free generation?

In a landmark first that will send seismic tremors through the tobacco industry, the gov of Maldives passed the world's first generational ban on tobacco. No one born after 2007 will ever be able to buy tobacco products in the Maldives. presidency.gov.mv/Press/Article/…

#WHA78 '' It's been 20 years since the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) came into force. In 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 #FCTCSavesLives #WeAre20 #NoTobacco #WorldNoTobaccoDay2025 who.int/director-gener…

Producing #tobacco products is hugely profitable. Wholesale price caps & a #polluterpays levy could stop the industry making so much, increase government tax revenues & stop the industry selling with price. Public health + government finances both win! tinyurl.com/mt5fb5bs

The city of Baltimore is suing Philip Morris International for marketing its Zyn nicotine pouches to kids. tobaccoreporter.com/2025/05/08/bal…