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<h1 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:150%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">Welcome to Tobacco Unmasked</h1> | <h1 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:150%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">Welcome to Tobacco Unmasked</h1> | ||
− | '' | + | ''TobaccoUnmasked'' is the information portal of the Centre for Combating Tobacco (CCT). It contains evidence based information on the tobacco industry, with detailed profiles of tobacco companies relevant to Sri Lanka and their employees. The pages of this website also contain profiles of tobacco industry allies; institutions and individuals linked with the industry in various ways. |
− | '' | + | ''TobaccoUnmasked'' describes strategies adopted by the tobacco industry in the themes of influencing policy, tobacco tax & price related issues, corporate social investments, tobacco cultivation and marketing and promotion. Tobacco industry arguments and their responses against different policy processes are reported as a learning exercise for future reference. |
− | <h2 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">How to Find Information | + | <h2 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">How to Find Information on Tobacco Unmasked</h2> |
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::*You can search for a specific topic in the Search Bar on the top of the screen. To search, type the topic you want to find the information into the box, and press 'Enter'. | ::*You can search for a specific topic in the Search Bar on the top of the screen. To search, type the topic you want to find the information into the box, and press 'Enter'. | ||
::*If its a recent issue, you can go through the list of most recent pages in the ‘What’s New section’ which will display new entries or major updates to the existing pages. | ::*If its a recent issue, you can go through the list of most recent pages in the ‘What’s New section’ which will display new entries or major updates to the existing pages. | ||
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CCT is the Sri Lankan tobacco observatory established at the Faculty of Medicine University of Colombo under the [[FCTC Article 5.3 | Article 5.3]] of the [[Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC)]]. The aim of the CCT is to monitor the tobacco industry activities related to implementation of Article 5.3 in Sri Lanka and the region. | CCT is the Sri Lankan tobacco observatory established at the Faculty of Medicine University of Colombo under the [[FCTC Article 5.3 | Article 5.3]] of the [[Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC)]]. The aim of the CCT is to monitor the tobacco industry activities related to implementation of Article 5.3 in Sri Lanka and the region. | ||
− | Our implementation partners include; [http://adicsrilanka.org/ Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC)], [http://www.nata.gov.lk/ National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol(NATA) | + | Our implementation partners include; [http://adicsrilanka.org/ Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) Sri Lanka], [http://www.nata.gov.lk/ National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol(NATA)] and the Expert Committee on Tobacco, Alcohol and Illicit Drugs of the [http://slma.lk/ Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA)]. |
− | The project was powered by [http://www.who.int/fctc/secretariat/en/ Framework Convention on Tobacco Control(FCTC)Secretariat] and the [https://www.theunion.org/ International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease] and technical assistance was provided by the [http://www.bath.ac.uk/ Tobacco Control Research Group, University of Bath] and the [http://www.tobacco.ucsf.edu/ Centre for Tobacco Control Research and Education, University of California San | + | The project was powered by [http://www.who.int/fctc/secretariat/en/ Framework Convention on Tobacco Control(FCTC)Secretariat] and the [https://www.theunion.org/ International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The UNION)] and technical assistance was provided by the [http://www.bath.ac.uk/ Tobacco Control Research Group, University of Bath] and the [http://www.tobacco.ucsf.edu/ Centre for Tobacco Control Research and Education, University of California San Francisco]. ''TobaccoUnmasked'' follows the model of [http://tobaccotactics.org/index.php?title=Main_Page ''TobaccoTactics''], introduced by [http://www.bath.ac.uk/ Tobacco Control Research Group, University of Bath]. |
− | <h2 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">What’s New on | + | <h2 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">What’s New on Tobacco Unmasked?</h2> |
− | + | *17th November 2018 - [[League of Multinational Corporates (LMNC)]] is a new association launched by seven multinational companies in Sri Lanka, of which [[Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC)]] is also a part of. Read more details from our [[League of Multinational Corporates (LMNC)| newest page]] | |
− | + | *02nd November 2018 - A new cigarette pack violating the cigarette pack regulations in Sri Lanka was seen in the market in mid October 2018. You can read details on our newest page [[Violation of Cigarette Pack Regulations]]. | |
+ | *20th October 2018 - Our new page [[Sinhala Movie "Adaraneeya Kathavak" Accused of Violating the NATA Act]] describes the details on the issue and the outcome of the litigation by the [[National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) Act | National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA)]] | ||
+ | *22nd September 2018 - Read about [[Dinesh Dharmadasa]], the [[Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC)]] Director coordinating its Corporate Social Investments. The page includes a gallery of pictures that reflects the opportunities he get to interact with the political leaders in Sri Lanka. | ||
+ | *9th September 2018 - [[Michael Koest]], the Chairman and the Managing Director of [[Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC)]], was elected as the President of the [[American Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (AMCHAM Sri Lanka)]]. Read more in our updated page on [[American Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (AMCHAM Sri Lanka) | AMCHAM Sri Lanka]]. | ||
<h2 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">Key Topics</h2> | <h2 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">Key Topics</h2> | ||
− | Click on the key topics below to access more information on tobacco industry and its activities in Sri Lanka. | + | Click on the key topics below to access more information on tobacco industry and its activities in Sri Lanka. |
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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
Includes pages on global and national tobacco control laws and policies | Includes pages on global and national tobacco control laws and policies | ||
*[[:Category:FCTC | FCTC ]] – Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and it’s articles | *[[:Category:FCTC | FCTC ]] – Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and it’s articles | ||
*[[:Category:NATA | NATA]] – National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol Act | *[[:Category:NATA | NATA]] – National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol Act | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Government Budget Proposals and Tobacco | Government Budget Proposals and Tobacco]] - Tobacco industry related issues in the annual budget proposals of Government of Sri Lanka | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Global Tobacco Industry Tactics | Global Tobacco Industry Tactics]] - Tobacco industry tactics used to interfere in tobacco related policies and actions | ||
===Tobacco Industry=== | ===Tobacco Industry=== | ||
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*[[:Category:Tobacco Industry Arguments | Tobacco Industry Arguments]] - Tobacco industry arguments against control measures | *[[:Category:Tobacco Industry Arguments | Tobacco Industry Arguments]] - Tobacco industry arguments against control measures | ||
*[[:Category:Tobacco Industry Responses | Tobacco Industry Responses]] - Tobacco industry responses for accusations/queries from the authorities/scientists/public or for tobacco control policies/actions | *[[:Category:Tobacco Industry Responses | Tobacco Industry Responses]] - Tobacco industry responses for accusations/queries from the authorities/scientists/public or for tobacco control policies/actions | ||
+ | *[[:Category:Interfering in Tobacco Control Actions | Interfering in Tobacco Control Actions]] - Tobacco industry interference in ground level implementation of [[Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) | MPOWER policies]] and other tobacco control actions | ||
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<h2 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">Partner Organizations</h2> | <h2 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">Partner Organizations</h2> | ||
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[[File:adic-logo.jpg|caption|link=http://www.adicsrilanka.org/]] | [[File:adic-logo.jpg|caption|link=http://www.adicsrilanka.org/]] | ||
<h2 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">Useful Links</h2> | <h2 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">Useful Links</h2> | ||
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<h2 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">Strict Referencing Policy</h2> | <h2 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">Strict Referencing Policy</h2> | ||
− | Information published in ''tobaccounmasked.lk'' | + | Information published in ''tobaccounmasked.lk'' adheres to a strict referencing policy. You can find the sources of information under the resources list at the end of each post. The posts developed by reporters are edited by the Editor and peer reviewed before publication. |
<h2 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">Reproduction and Distribution of Published Material</h2> | <h2 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">Reproduction and Distribution of Published Material</h2> | ||
You are free to copy and redistribute the material for non commerical use with appropriate credit to the CCT. Please acknowledge CCT as the copyright holder by stating: "This material is reproduced from tobaccounmasked.lk. Copyright, Centre for Combating Tobacco and used under permission of the Centre for Combating Tobacco. All rights reserved." | You are free to copy and redistribute the material for non commerical use with appropriate credit to the CCT. Please acknowledge CCT as the copyright holder by stating: "This material is reproduced from tobaccounmasked.lk. Copyright, Centre for Combating Tobacco and used under permission of the Centre for Combating Tobacco. All rights reserved." | ||
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+ | Suggested citation: Centre for Combating Tobacco, Faculty of Medicine University of Colombo. TobaccoUnmasked, 2017, Available at http://tobaccounmasked.lk/index.php?title=Main_Page, Accessed (date accessed). | ||
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+ | <h2 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">Acknowledgments</h2> | ||
+ | CCT wishes to acknowledge the library of the [http://adicsrilanka.org/ Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) Sri Lanka] for providing literature to develop TobaccoUnmasked posts. | ||
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+ | <h2 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">''TobaccoUnmasked'' Hotline on Article 5.3 violations</h2> | ||
+ | Our hotlines (+94) 076 923 3435 and (+94) 011 258 1571 are open for you to report violations of [[FCTC Article 5.3]] or any other industry activity to influence policy development or implementation at any level. | ||
<h2 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">Contact Us</h2> | <h2 style="margin:0; background:#4682B4; font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; border:3px solid #FFFFFF; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.2em;">Contact Us</h2> | ||
− | You can contribute by providing information or as a free-lance investigative reporter. We also welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve '' | + | You can contribute by providing information or as a free-lance investigative reporter. We also welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve ''TobaccoUnmasked''. Please contact us on tobaccounmasked@gmail.com |
Revision as of 11:56, 17 November 2018
TobaccoUnmasked_EnglishWelcome to Tobacco UnmaskedTobaccoUnmasked is the information portal of the Centre for Combating Tobacco (CCT). It contains evidence based information on the tobacco industry, with detailed profiles of tobacco companies relevant to Sri Lanka and their employees. The pages of this website also contain profiles of tobacco industry allies; institutions and individuals linked with the industry in various ways. TobaccoUnmasked describes strategies adopted by the tobacco industry in the themes of influencing policy, tobacco tax & price related issues, corporate social investments, tobacco cultivation and marketing and promotion. Tobacco industry arguments and their responses against different policy processes are reported as a learning exercise for future reference. How to Find Information on Tobacco UnmaskedThere are three ways in which you can find information on TobaccoUnmasked:
About UsCCT is the Sri Lankan tobacco observatory established at the Faculty of Medicine University of Colombo under the Article 5.3 of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). The aim of the CCT is to monitor the tobacco industry activities related to implementation of Article 5.3 in Sri Lanka and the region. Our implementation partners include; Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) Sri Lanka, National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol(NATA) and the Expert Committee on Tobacco, Alcohol and Illicit Drugs of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA). The project was powered by Framework Convention on Tobacco Control(FCTC)Secretariat and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The UNION) and technical assistance was provided by the Tobacco Control Research Group, University of Bath and the Centre for Tobacco Control Research and Education, University of California San Francisco. TobaccoUnmasked follows the model of TobaccoTactics, introduced by Tobacco Control Research Group, University of Bath. What’s New on Tobacco Unmasked?
Key TopicsClick on the key topics below to access more information on tobacco industry and its activities in Sri Lanka. BackgroundIncludes pages on global and national tobacco control laws and policies
Tobacco IndustryIncludes pages directly related to the tobacco industry under following themes;
Individuals and Institutions Linked to the Tobacco IndustryIncludes pages on individuals or institutions linked to the tobacco industry under following themes;
Tobacco Industry ActivitiesIncludes pages on tobacco industry actions and strategies under following themes;
Tobacco Industry Arguments and ResponsesIncludes pages on responses and reactions of the tobacco industry under following themes;
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Partner OrganizationsUseful Links |
Strict Referencing Policy
Information published in tobaccounmasked.lk adheres to a strict referencing policy. You can find the sources of information under the resources list at the end of each post. The posts developed by reporters are edited by the Editor and peer reviewed before publication.
Reproduction and Distribution of Published Material
You are free to copy and redistribute the material for non commerical use with appropriate credit to the CCT. Please acknowledge CCT as the copyright holder by stating: "This material is reproduced from tobaccounmasked.lk. Copyright, Centre for Combating Tobacco and used under permission of the Centre for Combating Tobacco. All rights reserved."
Suggested citation: Centre for Combating Tobacco, Faculty of Medicine University of Colombo. TobaccoUnmasked, 2017, Available at http://tobaccounmasked.lk/index.php?title=Main_Page, Accessed (date accessed).
Acknowledgments
CCT wishes to acknowledge the library of the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) Sri Lanka for providing literature to develop TobaccoUnmasked posts.
TobaccoUnmasked Hotline on Article 5.3 violations
Our hotlines (+94) 076 923 3435 and (+94) 011 258 1571 are open for you to report violations of FCTC Article 5.3 or any other industry activity to influence policy development or implementation at any level.
Contact Us
You can contribute by providing information or as a free-lance investigative reporter. We also welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve TobaccoUnmasked. Please contact us on tobaccounmasked@gmail.com