The Framework Convention Alliance works to rid this world from the death and disease caused by tobacco. With a membership of more than 350 non-government organisations from over 100 countries, it is clear that civil society now occupies a position of strength in the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) negotiations.

The FCA's unique place at this level of negotiations has developed over the years as the Alliance has provided rigorous policy advice and been on-hand to inform and assist in both the negotiation and implementation of the FCTC. This has resulted in critical decisions by the Parties to the FCTC which will have a positive impact on the implementation of the treaty and global public health , such as the adoption of guidelines for 100% smoke-free public places and agreeing to negotiate a protocol aimed at curbing the illicit trade in tobacco products.

The strength of the FCA's membership has also made the monitoring of the implementation of the FCTC a key element in the FCA's watching brief.  With an increasingly more active FCA membership, as well as a much-welcomed boost in support from our funders and an increase in staffing at both the core and regional levels, we look forward to moving ever closer to our vision of a world free from the death and disease caused by tobacco.