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Tobacco Free Initiative (TFI) Europe

Tobacco Free Initiative (TFI) Europe. The goal : · building Region-wide political commitment for tobacco control and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control; · providing international support to building national capacity for tobacco control; 

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Tobacco Free Initiative (TFI) Europe

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  1. Tobacco Free Initiative (TFI) Europe The goal: • ·building Region-wide political commitment for tobacco control and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control; • ·providing international support to building national capacity for tobacco control;  • ·strengthening international coordination; and  • ·facilitating information exchange, technical cooperation and monitoring.

  2. following Warsaw Declaration in Feb. 2002 • Called for: • The European Strategy for Tobacco Control (next Action Plan) • Europe’s active role for a strong Framework Convention(add from DG’s message, +European coordination process, Romania participated…) • Strengthening partnerships and solidarity for coordinated policies(NC meetings, GYTS – see invitation letter, Channelling the Outrage – see message from Dec.2002, or even the OSI meeting)

  3. The European Strategy for Tobacco Control • Structure • Introduction • Concept and Rationale • Strategic framework for action in Member States • Mechanisms and timeframe for international cooperation

  4. The European Strategy for Tobacco Control Concept 1. Builds on: - International evidence - Lessons learnt from 3 previous Action Plans (1987-1991) - Guiding principles set out in the Warsaw Declaration 2. Sets out: - strategic directions to be carried out through national policies - mechanisms and timeframe for international cooperation 3. Consistency with FCTC’s approach

  5. Strategic Framework for Action • in Member States • 1. Measures to reduce the demand for tobacco products • 2. Measures to reduce supply of tobacco products • 3. Monitoring, evaluation, reporting

  6. Strategic Framework for Action • in Member States • Measures to reduce the demand for tobacco products: • Price/taxation • Environmental Tobacco Smoke • Advertising • Information and training • Smoking cessation • Product control and consumer information

  7. Strategic Framework for Action • in Member States • Measures to reduce supply of tobacco products • Illicit trade • Availability to young people • Subsidies

  8. International Cooperation • Facilitating Region-wide political commitment • International support for building national capacity • Strengthening international coordination • Information exchange, technical cooperation, monitoring • Timeframe 2002-2006

  9. World No Tobacco Day 2003 • In 2003, the theme for World No Tobacco Day is tobacco free film and fashion. • The WHO is calling on the entertainment industry, in particular the world of film and fashion, to stop promoting a product that has devastating effects on public health and to start promoting a tobacco free society.

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