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Today marks the 15th anniversary of the entry into force of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) which came into force on 27 February 2005. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is the only international treaty negotiated under the auspices of WHO. It was adopted by the World Health Assembly on 21 May 2003. It has since become one of the most rapidly and widely embraced treaties within the United Nations. Celebration event at WHO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/15th-anniversary-of-the-entry-into-force

Second intersessional meeting of the Bureaus elected by the https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties COP9 and the MOP2, November 2022 Head of the Secretariat of the WHO FCTC Dr Adriana Blanco Marquizo with President representing the WHO Region of South-East Asia

Dialogues to advance in the implementation of Articles 17 and 18 of the WHO FCTC This side event will focus on the implementation of WHO FCTC Articles 17 and 18. Parties will share their experiences in supporting tobacco farmers and facilitating their transition to sustainable alternative livelihoods. Additionally, this session will underscore the environmental impacts stemming from the tobacco supply chain, encompassing the harm caused by the final disposal of tobacco products and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS). Participants will be encouraged to contemplate the crucial significance of implementing both articles. Moderator: Breno Gaspar, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub for Articles 17 and 18. Pictured here: Prevention Unit, Div. of Behavioral Health, Ministry of Health and Human Services, Republic of Palau Related: https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties/tenth-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties

FCTC 2030 project countries met from 4 to 6 September 2023 in Montenegro to share experiences and challenges, and to plan future action on tobacco control. https://fctc.who.int/newsroom/news/item/07-09-2023-joint-press-release-from-ministry-of-health-of-montenegro-secretariat-of-the-who-fctc-and-who-country-office-for-montenegro

The Eighth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP8) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), took place from 1 to 6 October 2018 in Geneva. Representatives of 181 Parties to the Convention took part. Also present were representatives of six States Non-Parties, as well as four international intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and 16 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) accredited as observers. https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties/eighth-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties

Second day of the Ninth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP9) to the WHO FCTC. The Ninth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP9) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), scheduled to take place from 8 to 13 November, was held virtually from 8 to 12 November 2021. Representatives of 162 Parties to the Convention took part. Also present were representatives of six States Non-Parties, as well as four international intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and 16 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) accredited as observers.

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the entry into force of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) which came into force on 27 February 2005. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is the only international treaty negotiated under the auspices of WHO. It was adopted by the World Health Assembly on 21 May 2003. It has since become one of the most rapidly and widely embraced treaties within the United Nations. Celebration event at WHO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/15th-anniversary-of-the-entry-into-force

https://fctc.who.int/protocol/governance/meeting-of-the-parties/second-session-of-the-meeting-of-the-parties press conference in WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland,17 November 2021. The Second Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products (MOP2), scheduled to take place from 15 to 18 November was held virtually from 15 to 17 November 2021. Representatives of 59 Parties participated. Also present were representatives of 58 States non-Parties, one international intergovernmental organization (IGO) and seven nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), accredited as observers. Head of the WHO FCTC Secretariat Dr Adriana Blanco Marquizo.

FCTC 2030 project countries met from 4 to 6 September 2023 in Montenegro to share experiences and challenges, and to plan future action on tobacco control. https://fctc.who.int/newsroom/news/item/07-09-2023-joint-press-release-from-ministry-of-health-of-montenegro-secretariat-of-the-who-fctc-and-who-country-office-for-montenegro

Second intersessional meeting of the Bureaus elected by the https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties COP9 and the MOP2, November 2022

The Eighth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP8) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), took place from 1 to 6 October 2018 in Geneva. Representatives of 181 Parties to the Convention took part. Also present were representatives of six States Non-Parties, as well as four international intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and 16 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) accredited as observers. https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties/eighth-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties

First day of the Ninth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP9) to the WHO FCTC. The Ninth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP9) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), scheduled to take place from 8 to 13 November, was held virtually from 8 to 12 November 2021. Representatives of 162 Parties to the Convention took part. Also present were representatives of six States Non-Parties, as well as four international intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and 16 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) accredited as observers. Head of the WHO FCTC Secretariat Dr Adriana Blanco Marquizo and President of the Conference of the Parties (Islamic Republic of Iran) H.E. Ambassador Mr Esmaeil Baghaei Hamaneh

The Head of the WHO FCTC Secretariat Dr Adriana Blanco Marquizo with particpants Related: https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties/tenth-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties

The Eighth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP8) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), took place from 1 to 6 October 2018 in Geneva. Representatives of 181 Parties to the Convention took part. Also present were representatives of six States Non-Parties, as well as four international intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and 16 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) accredited as observers. https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties/eighth-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties

First day of the Second Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, November 15, 2021. The Second Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products (MOP2), scheduled to take place from 15 to 18 November was held virtually from 15 to 17 November 2021. Representatives of 59 Parties participated. Also present were representatives of 58 States non-Parties, one international intergovernmental organization (IGO) and seven nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), accredited as observers. From left to right: Secretariat of the WHO FCTC Programme Manager; Chairperson of Committee B, Mr Hugo Richard Mayer (Austria); Secretariat of the WHO FCTC, Senior Adviser and Secretariat of the WHO FCTC Team Leader, Reporting and Knowledge Management.

Second intersessional meeting of the Bureaus elected by the https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties COP9 and the MOP2, November 2022

Sixth Plenary meeting Pictured here: COP10 President Zandile Dhlamini (Eswatini) Related: https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties/tenth-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the entry into force of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) which came into force on 27 February 2005. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is the only international treaty negotiated under the auspices of WHO. It was adopted by the World Health Assembly on 21 May 2003. It has since become one of the most rapidly and widely embraced treaties within the United Nations. Celebration event at WHO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/15th-anniversary-of-the-entry-into-force

The First Session of the Meeting of the Parties ( MOP) to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products took place in Geneva, Switzerland from 8 to 10 October 2018. The three-day session was the first gathering of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products, following the treaty’s entry into force on 25 September 2018. Representatives of all 44 Parties to the Protocol took part. Also present were representatives of 56 Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) that were not Party to the Protocol, four international intergovernmental organizations and nine nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), accredited as observers. https://fctc.who.int/protocol/governance/meeting-of-the-parties-of-the-parties/first-session-of-the-meeting-of-the-parties

Participants at the Panama Convention Center lobby Related: https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties/tenth-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties

The First Session of the Meeting of the Parties ( MOP) to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products took place in Geneva, Switzerland from 8 to 10 October 2018. The three-day session was the first gathering of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products, following the treaty’s entry into force on 25 September 2018. Representatives of all 44 Parties to the Protocol took part. Also present were representatives of 56 Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) that were not Party to the Protocol, four international intergovernmental organizations and nine nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), accredited as observers. https://fctc.who.int/protocol/governance/meeting-of-the-parties-of-the-parties/first-session-of-the-meeting-of-the-parties

More than 30 Parties to the Protocol representing the six WHO regions attended the Preparatory meeting to the first session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products. They discussed and agreed on the draft agenda and relevant preparations for MOP1.

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the entry into force of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) which came into force on 27 February 2005. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is the only international treaty negotiated under the auspices of WHO. It was adopted by the World Health Assembly on 21 May 2003. It has since become one of the most rapidly and widely embraced treaties within the United Nations. Celebration event at WHO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/15th-anniversary-of-the-entry-into-force

Opening ceremony Pictured here: video message of the WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Related: https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties/tenth-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties

The Eighth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP8) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), took place from 1 to 6 October 2018 in Geneva. Representatives of 181 Parties to the Convention took part. Also present were representatives of six States Non-Parties, as well as four international intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and 16 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) accredited as observers. https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties/eighth-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties

First day of the Second Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, November 15, 2021. The Second Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products (MOP2), scheduled to take place from 15 to 18 November was held virtually from 15 to 17 November 2021. Representatives of 59 Parties participated. Also present were representatives of 58 States non-Parties, one international intergovernmental organization (IGO) and seven nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), accredited as observers.

FCTC 2030 project countries met from 4 to 6 September 2023 in Montenegro to share experiences and challenges, and to plan future action on tobacco control. https://fctc.who.int/newsroom/news/item/07-09-2023-joint-press-release-from-ministry-of-health-of-montenegro-secretariat-of-the-who-fctc-and-who-country-office-for-montenegro

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the entry into force of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) which came into force on 27 February 2005. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is the only international treaty negotiated under the auspices of WHO. It was adopted by the World Health Assembly on 21 May 2003. It has since become one of the most rapidly and widely embraced treaties within the United Nations. Celebration event at WHO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/15th-anniversary-of-the-entry-into-force

The Eighth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP8) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), took place from 1 to 6 October 2018 in Geneva. Representatives of 181 Parties to the Convention took part. Also present were representatives of six States Non-Parties, as well as four international intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and 16 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) accredited as observers. https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties/eighth-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties

FCTC 2030 project countries met from 4 to 6 September 2023 in Montenegro to share experiences and challenges, and to plan future action on tobacco control. https://fctc.who.int/newsroom/news/item/07-09-2023-joint-press-release-from-ministry-of-health-of-montenegro-secretariat-of-the-who-fctc-and-who-country-office-for-montenegro

Second intersessional meeting of the Bureaus elected by the https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties COP9 and the MOP2, November 2022 President representing the WHO Region of South-East Asia

Logistics team which ensures the smooth flow of the event. Related: https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties/tenth-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties

FCTC 2030 project countries met from 4 to 6 September 2023 in Montenegro to share experiences and challenges, and to plan future action on tobacco control. https://fctc.who.int/newsroom/news/item/07-09-2023-joint-press-release-from-ministry-of-health-of-montenegro-secretariat-of-the-who-fctc-and-who-country-office-for-montenegro

The First Session of the Meeting of the Parties ( MOP) to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products took place in Geneva, Switzerland from 8 to 10 October 2018. The three-day session was the first gathering of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products, following the treaty’s entry into force on 25 September 2018. Representatives of all 44 Parties to the Protocol took part. Also present were representatives of 56 Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) that were not Party to the Protocol, four international intergovernmental organizations and nine nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), accredited as observers. https://fctc.who.int/protocol/governance/meeting-of-the-parties-of-the-parties/first-session-of-the-meeting-of-the-parties

Second intersessional meeting of the Bureaus elected by the https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties COP9 and the MOP2, November 2022

The Eighth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP8) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), took place from 1 to 6 October 2018 in Geneva. Representatives of 181 Parties to the Convention took part. Also present were representatives of six States Non-Parties, as well as four international intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and 16 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) accredited as observers. https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties/eighth-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties Ms Preeti Sudan, President of the Conference of the Parties. Note: Title of Secretariat of the WHO FCTC staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the entry into force of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) which came into force on 27 February 2005. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is the only international treaty negotiated under the auspices of WHO. It was adopted by the World Health Assembly on 21 May 2003. It has since become one of the most rapidly and widely embraced treaties within the United Nations. Celebration event at WHO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/15th-anniversary-of-the-entry-into-force

FCTC 2030 project countries met from 4 to 6 September 2023 in Montenegro to share experiences and challenges, and to plan future action on tobacco control. https://fctc.who.int/newsroom/news/item/07-09-2023-joint-press-release-from-ministry-of-health-of-montenegro-secretariat-of-the-who-fctc-and-who-country-office-for-montenegro

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the entry into force of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) which came into force on 27 February 2005. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is the only international treaty negotiated under the auspices of WHO. It was adopted by the World Health Assembly on 21 May 2003. It has since become one of the most rapidly and widely embraced treaties within the United Nations. Celebration event at WHO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/15th-anniversary-of-the-entry-into-force

Second intersessional meeting of the Bureaus elected by the https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties COP9 and the MOP2, November 2022

FCTC 2030 project countries met from 4 to 6 September 2023 in Montenegro to share experiences and challenges, and to plan future action on tobacco control. https://fctc.who.int/newsroom/news/item/07-09-2023-joint-press-release-from-ministry-of-health-of-montenegro-secretariat-of-the-who-fctc-and-who-country-office-for-montenegro

Plenary meeting Related: https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties/tenth-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties

Exterior view of the Panama Convention Center Related: https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties/tenth-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties

The Eighth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP8) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), took place from 1 to 6 October 2018 in Geneva. Representatives of 181 Parties to the Convention took part. Also present were representatives of six States Non-Parties, as well as four international intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and 16 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) accredited as observers. https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties/eighth-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties

FCTC 2030 project countries met from 4 to 6 September 2023 in Montenegro to share experiences and challenges, and to plan future action on tobacco control. https://fctc.who.int/newsroom/news/item/07-09-2023-joint-press-release-from-ministry-of-health-of-montenegro-secretariat-of-the-who-fctc-and-who-country-office-for-montenegro

First day of the Second Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, November 15, 2021. The Second Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products (MOP2), scheduled to take place from 15 to 18 November was held virtually from 15 to 17 November 2021. Representatives of 59 Parties participated. Also present were representatives of 58 States non-Parties, one international intergovernmental organization (IGO) and seven nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), accredited as observers.

Closure of the fourth Plenary meeting Related: https://fctc.who.int/protocol/governance/meeting-of-the-parties/third-session-of-the-meeting-of-the-parties

FCTC 2030 project countries met from 4 to 6 September 2023 in Montenegro to share experiences and challenges, and to plan future action on tobacco control. https://fctc.who.int/newsroom/news/item/07-09-2023-joint-press-release-from-ministry-of-health-of-montenegro-secretariat-of-the-who-fctc-and-who-country-office-for-montenegro

Participants at the Panama Convention Center lobby Related: https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties/tenth-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties

First day of the Second Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, November 15, 2021. The Second Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products (MOP2), scheduled to take place from 15 to 18 November was held virtually from 15 to 17 November 2021. Representatives of 59 Parties participated. Also present were representatives of 58 States non-Parties, one international intergovernmental organization (IGO) and seven nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), accredited as observers. Head of the WHO FCTC Secretariat Dr Adriana Blanco Marquizo.

TOGETHER, PROMOTING HEALTHIER LIVES

Group photo Related: https://fctc.who.int/protocol/governance/meeting-of-the-parties/third-session-of-the-meeting-of-the-parties

Group photo Related: https://fctc.who.int/protocol/governance/meeting-of-the-parties/third-session-of-the-meeting-of-the-parties

MOP3 (12-15 February 2024)

Closing press conference Related: https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties/tenth-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties

Closing press conference Related: https://fctc.who.int/who-fctc/governance/conference-of-the-parties/tenth-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties

COP10 (5-10 February 2024)

https://fctc.who.int/protocol/governance/meeting-of-the-parties/second-session-of-the-meeting-of-the-parties press conference in WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland,17 November 2021. The Second Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products (MOP2), scheduled to take place from 15 to 18 November was held virtually from 15 to 17 November 2021. Representatives of 59 Parties participated. Also present were representatives of 58 States non-Parties, one international intergovernmental organization (IGO) and seven nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), accredited as observers.

https://fctc.who.int/protocol/governance/meeting-of-the-parties/second-session-of-the-meeting-of-the-parties press conference in WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland,17 November 2021. The Second Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products (MOP2), scheduled to take place from 15 to 18 November was held virtually from 15 to 17 November 2021. Representatives of 59 Parties participated. Also present were representatives of 58 States non-Parties, one international intergovernmental organization (IGO) and seven nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), accredited as observers.

MOP2 (15-18 November 2021)

Press conference on fifth day of the Ninth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP9) to the WHO FCTC. The Ninth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP9) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), scheduled to take place from 8 to 13 November, was held virtually from 8 to 12 November 2021. Representatives of 162 Parties to the Convention took part. Also present were representatives of six States Non-Parties, as well as four international intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and 16 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) accredited as observers. Head of Secretariat of the WHO FCTC Dr Adriana Blanco Marquizo and President of the Conference of the Parties (Islamic Republic of Iran) H.E. Ambassador Mr Esmaeil Baghaei Hamaneh

Press conference on fifth day of the Ninth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP9) to the WHO FCTC. The Ninth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP9) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), scheduled to take place from 8 to 13 November, was held virtually from 8 to 12 November 2021. Representatives of 162 Parties to the Convention took part. Also present were representatives of six States Non-Parties, as well as four international intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and 16 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) accredited as observers. Head of Secretariat of the WHO FCTC Dr Adriana Blanco Marquizo and President of the Conference of the Parties (Islamic Republic of Iran) H.E. Ambassador Mr Esmaeil Baghaei Hamaneh

COP9 (8-12 November 2021)

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