The International Legal Consortium (ILC) provides expert technical assistance and resources to tobacco control lawyers and advocates working to help countries pass and implement evidence-based policies based on the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The ILC's team of lawyers provides assistance in drafting and defending tobacco control laws and works to build the capacity for tobacco control efforts in low- and middle-income countries.
We provide technical assistance on tobacco control legislation and litigation to governments and civil society organizations to promote strong, evidence-based policies founded on the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC).
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Download materials to assist legal professionals and advocates in their tobacco control work.
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An interactive website containing laws and judicial decisions from around the globe, together with in-depth analyses of tobacco control policies of over 100 countries and jurisdictions.
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The International Legal Consortium is a team of lawyers with extensive experience in public health and international law, with regional specializations.
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A secure discussion forum for lawyers involved in tobacco control. Our forums operate in English, Spanish, and French.
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The fund supports low- and middle-income countries that have been sued by tobacco companies.
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Human rights offer a powerful framework for advancing tobacco control efforts.
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A practical guide to policy development, drafting the law, and overcoming tobacco industry opposition.
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A companion to the Essential Elements series, this template gives comprehensive examples of effective legal drafting.
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