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The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) offers a unique opportunity for global action to curtail the tobacco epidemic.

Once adopted, the FCTC will be the first international treaty that will curb the worldwide epidemic of tobacco use. As the World Health Organization states,

"The FCTC is no ordinary convention. It is potentially a Public Health Movement."

The FCTC WILL:
  • address worldwide tobacco issues such as the health risks associated with using tobacco products, the protection of nonsmokers, advertising, smuggling, taxation, purchasing age restrictions and trade.

  • fight the tobacco industry by weakening its political power and helping to end its unethical marketing practices with worldwide regulation and legislation.

  • expose the unscrupulous strategies and tactics employed by the multinational tobacco companies.


 How YOU Can Help
Please help by contacting the US government to encourage it to ratify the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control . Voice your support for the enforcement of the strictest measures within the FCTC in order to protect public health.

Send a preformatted email to The President, your two Senators and your House Representative asking them to persuade the US government to ratify the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. EMAIL >>

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Compose Your Own letter to the President, your two Senators and your House Representative.Compose My Own Letter >>

If you prefer to send a message via regular mail Click Here to Look Up Legislators' Contact Information Via Zip Code, Name, or State.





News
ASH Quoted as the FCTC Enters into Force [02/28/05]

ASH PR: World Smoking Treaty Effective Feb. 27th [02/24/05]

Peru is 40th Nation to Ratify the FCTC: Treaty to Become International Law [11/30/04]

FCTC Closes with 169 Signatures [06/30/04]

June 29, 2004 is the Deadline for Countries to Sign the FCTC [06/29/04]

ASH PR: U.S. Signs International Tobacco Control Treaty [05/11/04]

Health Officials Fear that US Will not Ratify the FCTC [05/12/04]

FCTC Links
Framework Convention Alliance

FCTC NOW!

Full Text Version of the Treaty

World Health Organization

Updated: March 1, 2005
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