The GSP has written an Open Letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) requesting the introduction of a compulsory 100% smokefree policy for all Olympic Games.
GSP is now gathering signatures from international organisations working on health, sport and youth issues, before presenting the letter to the IOC in August, and needs your support!
To learn more about the Smokefree Olympics campaign and smokefree sports, visit: www.smokefreeolympics.com
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The GSP Open Letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), seeks IOC endorsement of the following principles:
The IOC should issue, without delay, a clear statement defining a comprehensive tobacco-free policy for the Olympic Games.
The Olympic Games, as a celebration of sporting excellence and healthy lifestyles, should leave no room for association with tobacco products, which cause 5 million deaths a year.
The IOC should follow best practices established by the FCTC, the World Health Organization and civil society on tobacco-free sports.
As there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke, there is no safe alternative to a 100% smokefree policy at all Olympic facilities.
The IOC should recognize its role in the sustainability of smokefree policies after the Games take place.
The Olympic Games have demonstrated an enormous potential to lead the way on smokefree environments and to ignite a lasting legacy to improve public health. The Olympic Games are also a model for all future sporting events and all sports venues regardless of size or membership.
Civil society should be involved in the development of a tobacco-free Olympic Games policy for future Games.
How can you get involved:
In addition to signing the Open Letter, you can take the following actions to show your support:
Display one of the campaigns’ banners on your website to encourage people to sign up to the Open Letter: http://www.smokefreeolympics.com/in...
Write an article on your organisation’s newsletter or forward this message to your contacts to encourage them to add their voice to this campaign
Contact GSP
For more information visit www.smokefreeolympics.com or contact the Campaign Manager: Lara Garrido l.garrido@smokefreeolympics.com
