Webinar series to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the WHO FCTC
This virtual side event in the margins of the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development commemorates two decades of impact, offering a platform to reflect on progress, discuss ongoing challenges, and reaffirm commitment to tobacco control and public health. With 183 Parties—representing 90% of the global population— the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) has galvanized cooperation among governments, UN agencies, and civil society, setting a precedent for multilateral action.
It will reaffirm the WHO FCTC as a key driver of SDG 3, with Target 3.a recognizing that reducing tobacco use is vital to tackling noncommunicable diseases and promoting equitable, sustainable development.
Speakers:
H.E. Dr Christopher Tufton
Minister of Health and Wellness (Jamaica)
H.E. Dr Robert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou
Minister of Health (Burkina Faso)
H.E. Mr. Dzulkefly Ahmad
Minister of Health (Malaysia)
H.E. Mr. Ramy Youssef
Deputy Minister of Finance for Tax Policy and Development (Egypt)
Dr Reina Roa
President of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO FCTC
Ms. Stella Bialous
Professor and Chair, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
UCSF School of Nursing
Mr. Doug Webb
Resident Representative, UNDP in Georgia
🌐 Interpretation is available in all six official UN languages.
Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email containing a personalized Zoom link to join the meeting.
