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Related document(s): Report of the Expert Group on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship: Depiction of tobacco in entertainment media. FCTC/COP/8/7 2 INTRODUCTION 1. (...) Young people are particularly vulnerable to the influential affects of media depictions of tobacco use. Reducing youth exposure to depictions of tobacco use embedded in entertainment media is essential to successful tobacco use prevention. 12. (...) While continued monitoring of tobacco depictions in entertainment media is both useful and necessary to understanding patterns of youth exposure, the collected body of evidence clearly shows that media tobacco depictions increase youth tobacco uptake.

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Treaty instruments and technical matters 6.2 Tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship: depiction of tobacco in entertainment media: report by the expert group One decision as amended entitled: – Tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship: depiction of tobacco in entertainment media Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Eighth session Geneva, Switzerland, 1−6 October 2018 (Draft) FCTC/COP/8/A/R/2 4 October 2018 (Draft) FCTC/COP/8/A/R/2 2 Agenda item 6.2 Tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship: depiction of tobacco in entertainment media The Conference of the Parties (COP), Recalling Article 13 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC); Recalling the WHO FCTC Guidelines for implementation of Article 13 approved by the Third session of the COP; Further recalling decision FCTC/COP7(5) on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship: depiction of tobacco in entertainment media, through which the COP requested the Convention Secretariat to establish an Expert Group mandated to provide recommendations and to report back to the COP; Having considered the Report by the Expert Group on Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship: Depiction of Tobacco in Entertainment Media that was established under decision FCTC/COP7(5); Recalling the proposed actions set out in document FCTC/COP/4/10; Recognizing the challenge Parties face in addressing and controlling cross-border advertising, including tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship (TAPS) in entertainment media; Acknowledging the need for further guidance to Parties on how Article 13 of the WHO FCTC and the Article 13 Guidelines can be comprehensively implemented to address both cross-border advertising and TAPS in entertainment media, particularly in the light of technological advancements in the way that media is delivered; Acknowledging the need for a global voluntary platform for information exchange to help Parties with cross-border enforcement; Reaffirming the need for international coordination and collaboration to successfully address and control cross-border advertising and TAPS in entertainment media, and the role that South–South and Triangular cooperation might play in advancing the implementation of Article 13 of the WHO FCTC; Recognizing the importance of addressing cross-border advertising in a comprehensive manner that bridges all existing implementation gaps at the national, regional and global levels; Mindful that there is a variation among Parties in terms of the existence of cross-border advertising and TAPS in entertainment media; Recognizing that there are successful national experiences in prohibiting cross-border advertising and TAPS in entertainment media; (Draft) FCTC/COP/8/A/R/2 3 Recalling that Article 13.8 of the WHO FCTC provides for Parties to consider the elaboration of a protocol setting out appropriate measures that require international collaboration for a comprehensive ban on cross-border advertising, promotion and sponsorship; Recalling decisions FCTC/COP1(16) and FCTC/COP2(8) relating to consideration of the elaboration of a protocol setting out appropriate measures that require international collaboration for a comprehensive ban on cross-border advertising, promotion and sponsorship, as set out in WHO FCTC Article 13.8, 1. CALLS ON Parties to consider: (a) actions necessary to fully implement Article 13 of the WHO FCTC in accordance with the time-bound obligations under Article 13.2 of the WHO FCTC; (b) continuing the implementation of actions in decision FCTC/COP7(5), including monitoring cross-border TAPS and the depiction of tobacco in the entertainment media; (c) the recommendations made by the Expert Group on Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship: Depiction of Tobacco in Entertainment Media in their report referenced in document FCTC/COP/8/7; (d) assessing the current situation relating to cross-border TAPS and the depiction of tobacco in the entertainment media and the readiness of the regulatory framework to stop such forms of TAPS within their jurisdictions; (e) engaging in South–South and Triangular cooperation to share effective measures to address TAPS, including cross-border TAPS and the depiction of tobacco in the entertainment media, 2. DECIDES: (a) to establish an intersessional Working Group to develop specific guidelines to address cross-border TAPS and the depiction of tobacco in the entertainment media under Article 13 of the WHO FCTC, taking account of technological advances over the past decade such as the Internet and mobile communications.

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  WHO | India - New regulations on depictions of tobacco products in films and on TV

WHO | India - New regulations on depictions of tobacco products in films and on TV Access Home Alt+0 Content Alt+2 Search Navigation Home Convention Protocol Secretariat Treaty instruments Coordination platform Reporting Media centre Language عربي 中文 English Français Русский Español Menu Implementation and resources Resources Needs assessments Impact assessment Implementation workshops International cooperation UNIATF South-South and triangular cooperation Knowledge management FCTC 2030 Documents and publications India - New regulations on depictions of tobacco products in films and on TV NOVEMBER 2011 - Since 14 November 2011, the depiction of tobacco products in films and on television has been subject to new regulations. Anti-tobacco health spots or messages must now be shown during all films or programmes that depict tobacco products or their use. In addition, during any such depiction, anti-tobacco health warnings must be shown at the bottom of the screen. (...) Promotional material must not depict tobacco products or their use. You are here: WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Implementation and Assistance Parties' news Quick Links Resources Contacts Employment Sitemap Convention Protocol Secretariat Treaty Instruments Coordination Platform Reporting Media Centre Index Topics © WHO 2022

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EB Document Format 13 DECISION FCTC/COP8(17) Tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship: depiction of tobacco in entertainment media The Conference of the Parties (COP), Recalling Article 13 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC); Recalling also the WHO FCTC Guidelines for implementation of Article 13 approved by the Third session of the COP; Recalling further decision FCTC/COP7(5) on Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship: Depiction of Tobacco in Entertainment Media, through which the COP requested the Convention Secretariat to establish an Expert Group mandated to provide recommendations and to report back to the COP; Having considered the Report by the Expert Group on Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship: Depiction of Tobacco in Entertainment Media that was established under decision FCTC/COP7(5); Recalling the proposed actions set out in document FCTC/COP/4/10; Recognizing the challenge Parties face in addressing and controlling cross-border advertising, including tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship (TAPS) in entertainment media; Acknowledging the need for further guidance to Parties on how Article 13 of the WHO FCTC and the Article 13 Guidelines can be comprehensively implemented to address both cross-border advertising and TAPS in entertainment media, particularly in the light of technological advancements in the way that media is delivered; Acknowledging the need for a global voluntary platform for information exchange to help Parties with cross-border enforcement; Reaffirming the need for international coordination and collaboration to successfully address and control cross-border advertising and TAPS in entertainment media, and the role that Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Eighth session Geneva, Switzerland, 1−6 October 2018 6 October 2018 FCTC/COP8(17) 2 South–South and Triangular cooperation might play in advancing the implementation of Article 13 of the WHO FCTC; Recognizing the importance of addressing cross-border advertising in a comprehensive manner that bridges all existing implementation gaps at the national, regional and global levels; Mindful that there is a variation among Parties in terms of the existence of cross-border advertising and TAPS in entertainment media; Recognizing that there are successful national experiences in prohibiting cross-border advertising and TAPS in entertainment media; Recalling that Article 13.8 of the WHO FCTC provides for Parties to consider the elaboration of a protocol setting out appropriate measures that require international collaboration for a comprehensive ban on cross-border advertising, promotion and sponsorship; Recalling also decisions FCTC/COP1(16) and FCTC/COP2(8) relating to consideration of the elaboration of a protocol setting out appropriate measures that require international collaboration for a comprehensive ban on cross-border advertising, promotion and sponsorship, as set out in WHO FCTC Article 13.8, 1. CALLS ON Parties to consider: (a) actions necessary to fully implement Article 13 of the WHO FCTC in accordance with the time-bound obligations under Article 13.2 of the WHO FCTC; (b) continuing the implementation of actions in decision FCTC/COP7(5), including monitoring cross-border TAPS and the depiction of tobacco in the entertainment media; (c) the recommendations made by the Expert Group on Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship: Depiction of Tobacco in Entertainment Media in their report referenced in document FCTC/COP/8/7; (d) assessing the current situation relating to cross-border TAPS and the depiction of tobacco in the entertainment media and the readiness of the regulatory framework to stop such forms of TAPS within their jurisdictions; (e) engaging in South–South and Triangular cooperation to share effective measures to address TAPS, including cross-border TAPS and the depiction of tobacco in the entertainment media, 2. DECIDES: (a) to establish an intersessional Working Group to develop specific guidelines to address cross-border TAPS and the depiction of tobacco in the entertainment media under Article 13 of the WHO FCTC, taking account of technological advances over the past decade such as the Internet and mobile communications.

Score: 1067033.9 - https://www.who.int/fctc/cop/s...ssions/cop8/FCTC__COP8(17).pdf

  WHO | First meeting of the Working Group to develop specific guidelines to address cross-border TAPS

The most commonly covered areas in the Parties comprehensive TAPS bans were tobacco sponsorship (87%), product placement (85%) and depiction of tobacco in entertainment media (73%). (...) A wide range of media outlets, including social media, depict tobacco use. Entertainment media is increasingly provided on a regional or global level, including through the Internet, which results in cross-border TAPS. (...) At its eighth session, the COP decided to establish a WG with the specific mandate to develop the proposed addendum to article 13 guidelines to address cross-border TAPS and the depiction of tobacco in the entertainment media under Article 13 of the WHO FCTC.

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  The public comment about "COMMITTEE ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD DRAFT Guidelines on the implementatio

As such, possession of comics and illustrations depicting fictional children shall not be punished as a crime of child pornography.” (...) These facts prove that depiction of fictional child pornography is not the reason for sexual abuse of children. (...) There are many cases in which the depictions of adults have been determined as children.

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  Media Briefing Tobac

Media Briefing Tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship: depiction of tobacco in entertainment media (TAPS) Report by the Convention Secretariat The document focuses on the implementation of Article 13 of the WHO FCTC, which addresses tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship (TAPS). (...) Article 13 is concerned with the following: (a) requiring certification that no benefits were received for any tobacco depiction; (b) prohibiting the use of identifiable tobacco brands or imagery; (c) requiring anti-tobacco advertisements; and (d) implementing a ratings or classification system that takes tobacco depiction into account. (...) How to address the problem The report by the Convention Secretariat points to positive examples - Parties that have already taken effective measures to address the depiction of tobacco in entertainment media. India; since 2012 films depicting smoking must be accompanied by government-produced anti-smoking announcements and a static health warning at the bottom of the screen, visible for the duration of the depiction of a tobacco product or its use.

Score: 1041947.9 - https://www.who.int/fctc/media...-promotion-and-sponsorship.pdf

  WHO | Second meeting of the Working Group to Develop Specific Guidelines to Address Cross-border TAP

WHO | Second meeting of the Working Group to Develop Specific Guidelines to Address Cross-border TAPS and the Depiction of Tobacco in the Entertainment Media under Article 13 of the WHO FCTC Access Home Alt+0 Content Alt+2 Search Navigation Home Convention Protocol Secretariat Treaty instruments Coordination platform Reporting Media centre Language عربي 中文 English Français Русский Español Menu Who we are Our work Desk of the Head Statements 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 Previous years Meetings Head of the Secretariat Videos Contacts Vacancies Second meeting of the Working Group to Develop Specific Guidelines to Address Cross-border TAPS and the Depiction of Tobacco in the Entertainment Media under Article 13 of the WHO FCTC Opening address by the Head of Convention Secretariat 24 February 2021 Distinguished members of the Working Group, representing WHO FCTC Parties; Esteemed colleagues from the international intergovernmental organizations and the Convention Secretariat; Dear friends from nongovernmental organizations: It is a privilege to welcome you to this second meeting of the Working Group to Develop Specific Guidelines to Address Cross-border Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship and the Depiction of Tobacco in the Entertainment Media under Article 13 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. (...) Today, a wide range of media outlets – including social media – depict tobacco use. In addition, entertainment media are increasingly provided on a regional and even global basis – including through the Internet – which results in cross-border tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship, or TAPS for short. (...) Links First meeting of the Working Group to develop specific guidelines to address cross-border TAPS and the depiction of tobacco in the entertainment media under Article 13 of the WHO FCTC Speech by Head of Convention Secretariat Report of the Expert Group onTobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship: Depiction of Tobacco in Entertainment Media pdf, 537kb You are here: WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Desk of the Head of the Convention Secretariat Latest speeches Quick Links Resources Contacts Employment Sitemap Convention Protocol Secretariat Treaty Instruments Coordination Platform Reporting Media Centre Index Topics © WHO 2022

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Overall results recorded 522 unique depictions of women migrant workers in the 138 articles. (...) Eight of these ten types occurred in more than five per cent of the sample. The most common depictions were agents of development (26 per cent of all depictions), mother and spouse. (...) The Canadian media most commonly depicted women migrant workers as ‘victims’ (55 depictions) rather than ‘heroes’ (42) or ‘threats’ (41).

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Report of the Expert Group on Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship: Depiction of Tobacco in Entertainment Media 66 INTRODUCTION 1. (...) India, since 2012, has required films depicting smoking to be accompanied by government-produced anti-tobacco announcements and a static health warning at the bottom of the screen, visible for the duration of the depiction of a tobacco product or its use. (...) It must be emphasized that while monitoring tobacco depictions in entertainment media is both useful and necessary to understanding patterns of youth exposure, the collected body of evidence clearly shows that media tobacco depictions increase youth smoking uptake.

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