World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Knowledge Hub

The World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) Knowledge Hub funding program in Australia is designed to support international tobacco control activities, specifically focusing on legal challenges related to tobacco control laws. Key details include:

Objectives:

• Support the implementation of the WHO FCTC, an international treaty with 182 countries as parties.
• Assist the WHO FCTC Secretariat in fulfilling mandates related to tobacco control.
• Provide legal expertise and support to governments in developing and implementing tobacco control laws.
• Address legal challenges posed by the tobacco industry to tobacco control measures.

Target Beneficiaries:

• The Cancer Council Victoria, on behalf of the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer, is the designated applicant.
• The McCabe Centre is the designated WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub on Legal Challenges, mandated to assist Parties with legal expertise.
• Governments and parties to the WHO FCTC benefit from the legal support and expertise provided.

Key Features:

• The McCabe Centre has been a WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub since 2013.
• The program funds the Knowledge Hub on Legal Challenges based in Australia.
• Total funding available is AUD 1,100,000.
• The Knowledge Hub analyzes, synthesizes, and disseminates information related to legal aspects of the treaty.
• The program supports cooperation in scientific, technical, and legal fields as per Article 22 of the treaty.

Application Process:

• The Cancer Council Victoria is invited to apply on behalf of the McCabe Centre.
• Applications must be submitted via the GrantConnect portal by the specified closing date.
• Applicants must submit a completed application form with necessary attachments.
• Technical support is available via GrantConnect Helpdesk.
• Compliance with file naming and submission guidelines is required.

This funding program is a continuation of previous efforts to maintain Australia's role as a key legal support hub for global tobacco control under the WHO FCTC framework.