‘Banning disposable vapes will fuel illicit market’ - action groups speak out against UK ban
The UK’s disposable vape ban will put children at greater risk by fuelling the black market, action groups have warned.
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Advocacy for Beginners
Advocacy is a subject that is deliberately mystified by those with power and influence,in reality, it’s not that complicated, as long as you have the right guide.
What is the EU and how does it work?
The European Union (EU) is a club of 27 countries from across Europe, whose governments all work together. The EU has the power to make laws that apply to all of its member states at once.
What is COP and why does it matter?
COP stands for ‘Conference of the Parties:’ a global event that brings together decision makers from all countries signed up to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). The tenth COP - COP10 - will take place from Monday 5 February to Saturday 10 February 2024 in Panama
What is advocacy - and why do it?
At its heart, advocacy means helping you to get your voice heard by people in power, and ensures that you have your say in decisions that will directly affect your life.
Proof that advocacy works!
An advocacy campaign gives you collective strength - but ultimately, the more people that get behind it, the more powerful it becomes. Here are some examples of when advocacy has worked on behalf of everyday people to create real change...
A potted history of FCTC
The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is an international treaty made in response to the global “tobacco epidemic.”