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Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) - a new legal instrument that could address issues as diverse as tobacco advertising and promotion, agricultural diversification, smuggling, taxes and subsidies.
In May 2000, the World Health Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution which formally launched the political negotiations which commenced the 16 to 21 October 2000 in Geneva, Switzerland. At the first session of negotiations, Member States elected Ambassador Amorim of Brazil Chairman of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body, as well as vice chairs from Australia, India, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, and the United States. Substantive matters were addressed in the Plenary and three technical working groups were established. A President's Draft of the Convention will be available in January 2001. The second session of negotiations will be held 30 April - 5 May 2001 in Geneva, Switzerland. More on the FCTC INB
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U.N. Kicks Off Anti-Smoking Drive Thursday, November 4, 1999, The Washington Post.
World Health Organization issues press release, NOWHERE TO RUN – NOWHERE TO HIDE WHO LAUNCHES GROUND-BREAKING GLOBAL CAMPAIGN TO COUNTER TOBACCO INDUSTRY DECEPTION.
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