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IAW EVENTS:

Event Information:

  • Tue
    02
    Oct
    2018

    Gender-responsive tobacco control policies

    1.30 – 2.30 pmWHO – Geneva

    In collaboration with Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Framework Convention Alliance (FCA) International Network of Women Against Tobacco (INWAT), International Alliance of Women (IAW), and Global Health 50/50 (based at UCL Centre for Gender and Global Health)

    The purpose of this side event is to highlight evidence-informed policies and strategies – in line with the mandates of the WHO FCTC– that will accelerate progress on gender-responsible tobacco control policies. Examples will be used to illustrate concrete actions that policy-makers, NGOs, women and youth groups, health professionals and other stakeholders can take.

    Side event Flyer – Gender-responsive tobacco control (1)

    FINAL SUMMARY Gender and Tobacco

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