International Institute for Legislative Affairs @IILAinfo
Working with Policy Making Institutions, Departments and Stakeholders in the Legislative Process to draft and advocate for Pro-People Policies & Legislation ilakenya.org Nairobi, Kenya Joined September 2012-
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🚫 In a major win against Big Tobacco, a French Court of Appeal ruled that the sponsorship contract between Philip Morris & Ducati is illegal under French tobacco control laws. This critical decision underscores the effectiveness of regulations preventing tobacco sponsorships…
#INC4 of the #PlasticsTreaty Negotiations Ended with Strong Support for Banning Cigarette Filters. ASH was honored to attend with the Stop Tobacco Pollution Alliance. More: ow.ly/QL2s50RsQVa @TheGGTC @exposetobacco @Le_Cnct @StopCorpAbuse @AfricaNoTobacco @CLAS_Saludable
The graphic warnings placed on the packages of tobacco products is intended to ensure that consumers make a choice, and not only that they make a choice but that they make a choice cognizant of the very negative effects that these products have.
The presence of bars near schools can send the wrong message to the community about the values and priorities of the area. It may give the impression that the community prioritizes alcohol consumption over the well-being and education of its youth #NoBarsNearSchools…
This week we welcome young advocates from across Latin America to Lima 🇵🇪, where they are building community and sharing knowledge on strategies to fight Big Tobacco and save lives. Watch for more details on the #YAS4controldetabaco meeting this week! @creared_
📝 Dive into the thought-provoking Op-Ed by our Program Manager, Petronell Kruger, as she explores the dangerous dualism of malnutrition and obesity in South Africa. Discover why urgent action is needed to tackle this pressing health crisis. bit.ly/3xRXeGz
FYI: "UPF" is short for Ultra Processed Foods, formulations made mostly from low-cost ultra-processed raw materials, including modified starches, hydrogenated fats, added sugars and salts, soy protein, and mechanically separated meat.
Front-of-package warning labels on ultra-processed products! 💯 💯 💯 #FOPWL #FoodPolicyKE
Front-of-package warning labels on ultra-processed products! 💯 💯 💯 #FOPWL #FoodPolicyKE
🚨 Time for Action and Change! 🚨 Let's demand front-of-package warning labels on ultra-processed products. Proposed regulation R3337 is crucial in fighting obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases in South Africa. Let's protect our health with informed choices! #FOPWL
e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/knowtherisks.h…. Did you know that the use of nicotine (tobacco, vapes etc) causes brain damage?
A just cause...
“This decision prioritizes politics over lives,” our President & CEO Yolonda C. Richardson told @CapitalBNews. “There is absolutely no reason to further study or delay a rule that ... will save hundreds of thousands of lives, especially Black lives." capitalbnews.org/biden-menthol-…
In South Africa, they are using ASPIRE... and to think that a body seeking to promote continued medical education would rather do the bidding of the industry whose products are the leading cause of preventable deaths, is not only shocking but disappointing! @HPCSA_ pls note.
In South Africa, they are using ASPIRE... and to think that a body seeking to promote continued medical education would rather do the bidding of the industry whose products are the leading cause of preventable deaths, is not only shocking but disappointing! @HPCSA_ pls note.
Availability of alcohol has been related to worse education performance and higher rates of school absenteeism. Early initiation of alcohol consumption is a known risk factor for alcohol use disorder (AUD) in adulthood. #NoBarsNearSchools #SayNoToDrugs
We are pleased to share our Annual Report 2023. It shows how our new strategy and calls to action have underpinned our activities over the past year. We invite you to download it and learn more about the Alliance's work 👇 i.mtr.cool/pgflipohwe
The World Health Organization (WHO) advises that governments should regulate the density of alcohol outlets and limit it where there is undue harm. #NoBarsNearSchools #SayNoToDrugs
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#INC4 of the #PlasticsTreaty Negotiations Ended with Strong Support for Banning Cigarette Filters. ASH was honored to attend with the Stop Tobacco Pollution Alliance. More: ow.ly/QL2s50RsQVa @TheGGTC @exposetobacco @Le_Cnct @StopCorpAbuse @AfricaNoTobacco @CLAS_Saludable
#NoBarsNearSchools #SayNoToDrugs
The presence of bars near schools can send the wrong message to the community about the values and priorities of the area. It may give the impression that the community prioritizes alcohol consumption over the well-being and education of its youth #NoBarsNearSchools…
The graphic warnings placed on the packages of tobacco products is intended to ensure that consumers make a choice, and not only that they make a choice but that they make a choice cognizant of the very negative effects that these products have.
The presence of bars near schools can send the wrong message to the community about the values and priorities of the area. It may give the impression that the community prioritizes alcohol consumption over the well-being and education of its youth #NoBarsNearSchools…
This week we welcome young advocates from across Latin America to Lima 🇵🇪, where they are building community and sharing knowledge on strategies to fight Big Tobacco and save lives. Watch for more details on the #YAS4controldetabaco meeting this week! @creared_
📝 Dive into the thought-provoking Op-Ed by our Program Manager, Petronell Kruger, as she explores the dangerous dualism of malnutrition and obesity in South Africa. Discover why urgent action is needed to tackle this pressing health crisis. bit.ly/3xRXeGz
FYI: "UPF" is short for Ultra Processed Foods, formulations made mostly from low-cost ultra-processed raw materials, including modified starches, hydrogenated fats, added sugars and salts, soy protein, and mechanically separated meat.
📢 Finance Minister Godongwana, with @Amandla.mobi and our coalition, we're pushing for a 20% Health Promotion Levy (HPL)increase to strengthen the child support grant. Sign the petition to demand action from @TreasuryRSA now! Petition Link: bit.ly/3HYvQbR🖊️
Front-of-package warning labels on ultra-processed products! 💯 💯 💯 #FOPWL #FoodPolicyKE
🚨 Time for Action and Change! 🚨 Let's demand front-of-package warning labels on ultra-processed products. Proposed regulation R3337 is crucial in fighting obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases in South Africa. Let's protect our health with informed choices! #FOPWL
🚨 Time for Action and Change! 🚨 Let's demand front-of-package warning labels on ultra-processed products. Proposed regulation R3337 is crucial in fighting obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases in South Africa. Let's protect our health with informed choices! #FOPWL
e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/knowtherisks.h…. Did you know that the use of nicotine (tobacco, vapes etc) causes brain damage?
@IILAinfo @RoseyNabwire @IncubatorGHAI @ResolveTSL @ncdalliance @Consumers_Kenya @MOH_Kenya @KEBS_ke @KELINKenya @ncdallianceKe @NCCKKenya @aphrc The global surge in ultra-processed foods is alarming, especially in low- and middle-income nations. This trend correlates with the concerning rise in diet-related illnesses worldwide. It's crucial to address this issue with comprehensive strategies like FOPWL!
What lingers to mind when you hear #RoadSafety? We've convened a Road safety discussion with our grantors from @grspartnership & @IncubatorGHAI to advance road safety priority issues in Uganda. Goal is advocating for sustainable dev't road safety mobility for all road users.
Addiction lived experience storytelling can help educate the public on the complexities of addiction. Join us this evening for the last session of the #SoberCon24 as we discuss The Power Of Lived Experience Against Addiction. 🔗 : t.ly/qRDuL
A just cause...
If you can access yesterday's @DailyMonitor , our cause is on the front page! What do you say? #ADCBUganda2023 #alcoholawarenessmonth
“This decision prioritizes politics over lives,” our President & CEO Yolonda C. Richardson told @CapitalBNews. “There is absolutely no reason to further study or delay a rule that ... will save hundreds of thousands of lives, especially Black lives." capitalbnews.org/biden-menthol-…
In South Africa, they are using ASPIRE... and to think that a body seeking to promote continued medical education would rather do the bidding of the industry whose products are the leading cause of preventable deaths, is not only shocking but disappointing! @HPCSA_ pls note.
The key to this strategy is to present vaping as a “smoking alternative.” Big Tobacco is spending millions to influence the medical literature. Increasingly they are using organizations like @Medscape to launder their propaganda & give it the veneer of legitimacy. 8/
We worked with our local partner, DEPOCEN, to update the #Vietnam 🇻🇳 Evidence Matrix 🔎 It includes >100 studies from 1997-2023 on the economics of #tobacco & #tobaccocontrol with a focus on tobacco taxes. Learn more about these #research findings 👇 tobacconomics.org/research/evide…
Availability of alcohol has been related to worse education performance and higher rates of school absenteeism. Early initiation of alcohol consumption is a known risk factor for alcohol use disorder (AUD) in adulthood. #NoBarsNearSchools #SayNoToDrugs
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