ASH Webinar Series
ASH began this webinar series as the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020 to fill an information gap that existed. We've continued the series to provide a platform for credible partners to share their timely r...
Statement from ASH Board Chair & Executive Director
Statement from ASH Board Chair Dr. Alfred Munzer and ASH Executive Director Laurent Huber
Currently our country is engulfed in two crises, one caused by a virus and one by centuries of inequities and injusti...
COVID-19 and Tobacco Policy and Communications Toolkit
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COVID-19 and Tobacco Policy and Communications Toolkit
We are in the midst of an historic pandemic, and governments are taking unprecedented measures to mitigate the death toll. Smokers...
ASH Statement: Leaving and Halting Funding to the World Health Organization Harms More Than the COVID-19 Response
Statement from Action on Smoking & Health
Leaving and Halting Funding to the World Health Organization Harms More Than the COVID-19 Response*
Contact: Megan Arendt
arendtm@ash.org
(202) 659-4310
WASHIN...
ASH Statement: The Coronavirus Catch-22 for the Tobacco Industry
Statement from Action on Smoking and Health
The Coronavirus Catch-22 for the Tobacco Industry
Contact: Megan Arendt
arendtm@ash.org
(202) 659-4310
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 31, 2020 – As...
ASH Statement: Dutch Parliament Moves to Drastically Reduce Tobacco Sales
Statement from Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)
Dutch Parliament Moves to Drastically Reduce Tobacco Sales
Contact: Megan Arendt
arendtm@ash.org
(202) 659-4310
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS – MARCH 3, 2020 – Ea...
ASH Statement: The Surgeon General is right: Smoking cessation treatment works and is critical
Statement of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)
The Surgeon General is right: Smoking cessation treatment works and is critical
Contact: Megan Arendt
arendtm@ash.org
(202) 659-4310
On January 23, 2020, the...
Nonprofit Sues JUUL, Alleges Labeling on E-Cigarette Product Is Misleading
Nonprofit Sues JUUL, Alleges Labeling on E-Cigarette Product Is Misleading
JUULpods’ “5.0% Nicotine Strength” and “3.0% Nicotine Strength” Labels Mislead Consumers About Amount of Nicotine Delivered by Popular...
ASH Statement on Facebook and Instagram Prohibiting Tobacco and E-cigarette Influencer Promotions
Statement from Action on Smoking & Health (ASH)
On December 18, 2019, Facebook (including Instagram) announced that it would no longer allow influencers using its platforms to promote tobacco products, inc...
First long-term study of the health impact of vaping points the way to regulation of all tobacco products
First long-term study of the health impact of vaping points the way to regulation of all tobacco products
Statement by Action on Smoking and Health
On December 16, 2019, the first long-term study of e-cigaret...
ASH’s Accomplishments in 2019
ASH has a three-pronged approach to end the tobacco epidemic. Each program can end the tobacco epidemic on its own, and combined, our programs will chip away at the tobacco industry from every angle to speed up...
Organizations Support the President’s September Decision to Remove Flavored E-Cigarettes from the Market
Organizations Support the President’s September Decision to Remove Flavored E-Cigarettes from the Market
Now is the time to act and protect the health of our children
November 18, 2019 – We write to express...
Groups Call on ILO to Reject Tobacco Funding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Groups Call on ILO to Reject Tobacco Funding
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Bangkok (30 October, 2019)— Global public health groups called on the ILO Governing Body to reject tobacco don...
New Report Highlights Tobacco Industry Meddling to Weaken Public Health Policy
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Media Contact:
Megan Arendt
arendtm@ash.org
(202) 390 – 9513
New Report Highlights Tobacco Industry Meddling to Weaken Public Health Policy
The Tobacco (Including Vaping) Industry ...
15 Organizations Report to the UN Human Rights Council that the U.S. Fails to Protect the Right to Health
Media Contact:
Megan Arendt
arendtm@ash.org
(202) 390 – 9513
Read the UPR Submission Here
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 3, 2019 – Today, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), in partnership with 14 civil...
Statement from Action on Smoking & Health Regarding Trump Administration’s Move to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
WASHINGTON, DC - September 11, 2019 - The Trump administration just announced that it will seek to ban flavored electronic cigarettes. This move follows the news of six mysterious deaths linked to vaping. Actio...
Statement from ASH Executive Director Laurent Huber on FDA and Graphic Warning Labels: Glacial and Unwilling, but in the Right Direction
AUGUST 16, 2019 - This week the Food and Drug Administration announced a comment period for a proposed rule to require graphic health warnings on cigarette packages and advertisements (pictured above). If t...
Joint Letter to the United Nations Secretary-General
Secretary General António Guterres 19 July 2019
United Nations, S-233
New York, NY 10027
D...
Beverly Hills, CA is the New Norm for Tobacco Sales, Not the Outlier
Beverly Hills, CA is the New Norm for Tobacco Sales, Not the Outlier
Ban on Tobacco Sales in Beverly Hills Passed with Unanimous Support
WASHINGTON, DC – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019 – Late last night, the Beverly...
Media Advisory: What’s Menthol Got to Do with It? Everything (Still)!
Carol McGruder, Co-Chair, African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council
"For every black man murdered, there are 6-8 dying of tobacco diseases."
"We can’t wait until what’s happening with police bru...
Global Forum on Human Rights and a Tobacco-Free World
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis speaking at the Forum
This unique and historic event brought together global leaders in human rights and public health to discuss ways to advance worldwide efforts to comb...
Statement on Hawaii Phasing Out Cigarette Sales
Statement from ASH Executive Director Laurent Huber
Monday, February 4, 2019
ASH fully supports Hawaii’s proposal to phase cigarettes out of the Hawaiian market by 2024. Cigarettes are highly engineered nico...
FDA wants to ban menthol cigarettes. Why not all cigarettes?
Media Contact: Megan Arendt
arendtm@ash.org
(202) 659 - 4310
WASHINGTON, DC – November 15, 2018 – This week FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced his intention to begin the process for banning the sale...
Sign on Letter to the President of the Swiss Confederation
Read the sign on letter from 113 signatory organizations here.
Photos for Media Use from Press Conference here.
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Overview of Press Conference
Pascal Diethelm (President,...
Dr. Cheryl Healton of New York University Joins Action on Smoking and Health Board of Trustees
ASH Contact: Megan Arendt, (202) 659 – 4310
NYU Contact: Rachel Harrison, (212) 998 – 6797
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 30, 2018 – Action on Smoking and Health (ASH US) is pleased to welcome Dr. Cheryl Healt...
