Global Tobacco Control Updates

ABC’s 20/20: Philip Morris International’s Link to Indonesia’s “Mini-explosion of Smoking Babies”
12 Sep 2011
Tobacco Unfiltered Blog |

With Indonesia in the grip of what it calls an "uncontrolled tobacco epidemic," ABC’s 20/20 turns its cameras beyond the shocking images of smoking babies…
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indonesia, philip morris international, smoking babies, tobacco industry

Philip Morris International Uses Deadly Volcano as Marketing Tool in Indonesia
08 Nov 2010
Press Release |

WASHINGTON, D.C. — It is truly appalling that Philip Morris International and its Indonesian subsidiary, Sampoerna, are taking advantage of the deadly volcano eruption in Indonesia as a marketing opportunity.

According to a TAGS:

indonesia, philip morris international, tobacco industry

Health Advocates Urge Bands to Withdraw from Indonesian Music Festival
28 Sep 2010
Press Release |

WASHINGTON, D.C. — International public health advocates are protesting tobacco industry sponsorship of a major rock music festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, next month and calling on the Smashing Pumpkins and other popular bands to pull out unless…
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indonesia, tobacco industry

Kelly Clarkson, Promoters Do the Right Thing by Dropping Tobacco Concert Sponsorship
22 Apr 2010
Press Release |

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the past several weeks, international public health groups and fans of Kelly Clarkson, the U.S. singer and American Idol winner, have urged her to withdraw tobacco industry sponsorship of her April 29 concert in Jakarta,…
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advertising and promotion, indonesia, kelly clarkson, tobacco industry

International Health Groups, Fans Urge Kelly Clarkson to Drop Tobacco Sponsorship
20 Apr 2010
Press Release |

WASHINGTON, D.C. — International public health advocates are calling on U.S. singing star and American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson to withdraw tobacco industry sponsorship of her April 29 concert in Jakarta, Indonesia.  Health advocates…
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indonesia, kelly clarkson, tobacco industry

Health Advocates Call on Philip Morris International to End Concert Sponsorships in Indonesia
19 Jan 2009
Press Release |

WASHINGTON, D.C.—For the second time in less than a year Indonesian public health leaders and public health leaders from around the world are calling on Philip Morris International to withdraw its sponsorship of a major music concert that appeals…
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concert, indonesia, philip morris international, sponsorship

Philip Morris International Caught in Philippines in Another Concert Sponsorship
12 Aug 2008
Press Release |

For the second time in recent weeks, international tobacco control advocates are calling on Philip Morris International to withdraw its sponsorship and promotion of a major concert, this time in the Philippines where the company's activities appear…
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alicia keys, concert, indonesia, philip morris international, sponsorship

Alicia Keys Sets Example for Entertainment Industry by Withdrawing Tobacco Sponsorship of Indonesia Concert
28 Jul 2008
Press Release |

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. singing star Alicia Keys has set a positive example that should be followed by musicians and entertainers worldwide by demanding the withdrawal of tobacco industry sponsorship of her July 31 concert in Jakarta,…
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concert, indonesia, sponsorship

Health Advocates Protest Tobacco Sponsorship of Alicia Keys Concert in Indonesia
24 Jul 2008
Press Release |

WASHINGTON, D.C. – International public health advocates are calling on U.S. singing star Alicia Keys to withdraw tobacco industry sponsorship of her July 31 concert in Jakarta, Indonesia, and are condemning tobacco giant Philip Morris International…
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children, concert, indonesia, philip morris international, sponsorship

Poll Shows Indonesians Believe Smoking is a Serious Problem, Support International Health Treaty Aimed at Reducing Tobacco Use
07 Jul 2008
Press Release |

Washington, D.C.—According to a poll released today by the Indonesian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (IFPPD), residents of Indonesia believe that tobacco use is a serious problem in Indonesia, and more than…
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indonesia

Indonesian Community Organizations Sue Government For Negligence in Protecting Citizen’s Health from Tobacco
19 Jun 2008
Press Release |

Washington, D.C. – Four Indonesian community organizations filed a lawsuit on June 19 against the Indonesian government for neglecting to protect citizen’s from the devastating health impact of tobacco.

The suit asserts that…
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indonesia