In addition to global mechanisms and international human rights treaty bodies, there are several regional bodies. They are responsible for the human rights in their respective regions, and therefore, can be very useful for advocates living and working in those regions. Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) The Inter-American Commission
All countries around the world, including the United States, have committed to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to strengthen universal peace and eradicate poverty. The harms that tobacco products cause to society are well known. Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death,
Americans’ Health Ranks 43rd Globally, Despite Spending Most on Healthcare Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) unveils report results, demonstrating that large disparities in tobacco use hamper health efforts Media Contact: Megan Arendt Office: (202) 659 – 4310 WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 30, 2017 – Action on Smoking and Health
A Global Perspective on Tobacco in America Tobacco is the number one cause of preventable death, and while significant progress has been made, international examples help to illustrate steps that could be taken by the United States to curb this epidemic. “Avoidable Death” considers U.S. tobacco control activities with
