Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

To protect public health and keep its promise of a tobacco-free Olympics, the Beijing government has issued new regulations that significantly strengthen restrictions on smoking in public places and workplaces. The regulations took effect May 1, 2008.

Mexico City joins a growing number of countries, regions and cities to require smoke-free workplaces and public places. Governments should protect the right of all people to breathe clean, smoke-free air.

Nations met in February, 2008 to discuss international cooperation on a massive problem that undercuts efforts to reduce tobacco use, costs governments billions and is linked to organized crime and terrorist groups.

Report finds bidis are under taxed compared to cigarettes, despite being at least as harmful, and recommends increasing excise taxes on bidis to protect health.