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The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

Dave Krogle
HRC
The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is the world’s first public health treaty. It was negotiated as the world's response to the global tobacco epidemic. The FCTC was completed in 2003, and ...
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Academic articles

Dave Krogle
HRC
This is a non-exhaustive list of scholarly writings on the subjects of tobacco control and human rights. 2008- Leslie London A human rights approach to health is critical to address growing global health...
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Using Human Rights Arguments in Litigation

Dave Krogle
HRC
Some advocates have begun using human rights arguments in litigation against the tobacco industry. Below are several cases relevant to human rights, but this list is far from exhaustive of all tobacco litig...
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Global Mechanisms – The United Nations

Dave Krogle
HRC
This global mechanisms section encompasses official documents including resolutions, statements, letters, and more that pertain to tobacco control and human rights at the international level, but do not fall ...
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Global Best Practices

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The World Health Organization estimates that tobacco  consumption kills approximately 7 million people per year, and according to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), tobacco costs the world up to...