Information for Parties to the WHO FCTC on the work of the
WHO FCTC Knowledge Hubs
January-August 2025
Tobacco Control Meeting and Technical Workshop in Mongolia (27-28 January 2025)
WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub on Legal Challenges
The McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer, which hosts the Knowledge Hub on Legal Challenges, was invited by the WHO Country Office in Mongolia and WHO WPRO to present at a Workshop to inform Mongolia about various aspects of tobacco control as they embark on the amendments to the Tobacco Control Act and strengthen tobacco taxation.
Communication workshop for tobacco control, Senegal (10-12 March 2025)
WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub on Public Awareness
The aim of the training was to equip participants with the skills and knowledge they need to integrate strategic communication into their tobacco control initiatives. For three days, they developed a communication strategy tailored to the context and challenges of their country, based on the methodology provided by our Knowledge Hub, based in Santé publique France.
Webinar on the importance of targeting to implement effective communication campaigns (27 March 2025)
WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub on Public Awareness
Through a mix of proven methodology and inspiring case studies, this webinar covered the following points:
- Define an effective targeting strategy for prevention campaigns
- Learn best practices and key pitfalls to avoid
- Gain insights from international examples (Ghana, South Africa, France)
Podcasts "Youth Unmasking Tactics"
WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub for Article 5.3
A series of podcasts recorded by the Knowledge Hub brings conversations with youth leaders across the globe, as they expose the tobacco industry's manipulative tactics and fight for a healthier, smoke-free future.
Voices of Local Advocates: Defending Article 5.3 in Action (June 2025)
WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub for Article 5.3
New campaign featuring national tobacco control experts sharing their local experiences and lessons learned in implementing Article 5.3 of the WHO FCTC, including strategies to protect public health from tobacco industry interference.
Webinar: Monitoring tobacco industry interference – How to shine a light on tobacco companies' lobbying and influence on public health policy (5 June 2025)
WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub on Surveillance and WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub for Article 5.3
The webinar aimed to address the critical issue of tobacco industry interference in public health policies. It provided participants with essential resources, shared country experiences, and discussed how monitoring tobacco industry activities can be integrated into broader tobacco control efforts.
World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025, Dublin (23 June 2025)
All WHO FCTC Knowledge Hubs
The Knowledge Hubs showcased the diverse technical and regional expertise offered by the Knowledge Hubs in support of WHO FCTC implementation by the Parties, including through capacity building, technical support, and sharing best practices, marking 20 years of the treaty. They also exchanged ideas with international experts and partners and contributed to new initiatives for a tobacco-free future.
Webinar "Toxic Butts: What the Plastic Treaty's Negotiating Text Means for Health and Liability" (22 July 2025)
WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub for Articles 17 and 18
The discussion addressed the impacts of the Plastic Treaty text on public health, the responsibility of the tobacco sector, and the risks of industry interference in international negotiations.
Those attending the Eleventh session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO FCTC, taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 17 to 22 November 2025, visit the booth of the WHO FCTC Knowledge Hubs. Find additional details here.
And the Knowledge Hubs will host a side event on Wednesday, 19 November, from 13:30 to 14:45 hours.
