S2 E8: A Human Rights Based Approach to Alcohol Policy: the WHO Global Alcohol Action Plan and Beyond
Posted on May 02, 2022 in Africa, Africa, Africa, Africa, AfricaIn this conversation, Prof. Amandine Garde shares her analysis of the strengths and gaps of the draft WHO Global Alcohol Plan. Maik and Amandine discuss the potential of a human rights based approach to improving the global and regional alcohol policy response. They talk about alcohol issues, such as labelling, trade, taxation, and the harm caused by the products and practices of the alcohol industry – from a human rights law perspective. And they dive into why and how governments should act collectively to protect people from alcohol harm.