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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231120T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231120T080000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20231026T082346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T082346Z
UID:4828-1700467200-1700467200@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Organize and conduct sensitization workshops for health inspectors\, Woreda (province) professionals\, and law enforcement officials on SF provisions and SF enforcement strategies\,
DESCRIPTION:The workshop took place on October 20\, 2023\, at Kena Hotel\, Addis Ababa. It was organized to gather directors of AASFI tobacco sector from the four sub cities\, Arada\, Kirkos\, Lideta\, and Gullele FMHACA’s. Among the participants\, most of them are newly appointed officials. The sensitization workshop gathered directors from the aforementioned sub cities and its expected outcome was to ensure professional’s sensitization about significance and content of SF provision. The participants were AAFMHACA\, Police and law enforcement\, Arada-FMHCA director\, Kirkos-FMHCA director\, Lideta director\, Gullele director\, CTFK representative and MCDO. \nThe workshop was organized into three sessions\, three presentations and participants’ discussion. The first session started with introductions and presentations from MCDO about the general activities of MCDO\, and MCDO full package which was followed by presentations on the overall activities of AASFI and the structure of the newly stablished office structure by Molla\, AASFI tobacco director. The workshop was a great input in onboarding the newly appointed directors both from AAFMHACA and sub cities. AASFI endeavors were presented to bring the participants to one page. Then\, stakeholders’ discussion led by Ms. Elias\, Miressa – AAFMHACA\, and Sister Bedria – AAMHACA was conducted and reflections and answer on the questions and comments were communicated.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/organize-and-conduct-sensitization-workshops-for-health-inspectors-woreda-province-professionals-and-law-enforcement-officials-on-sf-provisions-and-sf-enforcement-strategies-2/
LOCATION:Kena Hotel\, Addis Ababa.
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231103T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20231103T133044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T133524Z
UID:4833-1698998400-1699030800@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy meeting with Taskforce\, health officials of AAFMHACA\, EFDA\, sub-cities\, and woreda (province) officials for political support
DESCRIPTION:The workshop took place on October 31\, 2023\, at Cassiopeia Hotel\, Addis Ababa. It was systematized to engage with AAFMHACA officials\, Arada\, Kirkos\, Lideta and Gullele sub cities FMHACA officials and professionals. It is already known that\, because of the frequent turn over and reshuffling of AAFMHACA office the members of the taskforce may not last longer. Therefore\, reviewing its members and welcoming the new ones should be done once in a while. \nThis time\, we used the platform to understand what the newly structured AAFMHACA office with its respective responsibilities look like. Under the new restructuring the tobacco team is organized under health and food related items. Previously\, it was not difficult to contact a focal person for tobacco related issues. Because they have their tobacco committee with a focal person assigned\, the communication was smooth and friendly. Now\, we need to go down all the hierarchy to reach out the person in charge of the tobacco and SF implementation. Mr. Molla\, AAFMHACA representative and tobacco focal person to be explained the gap in the restructuring and how to communicate accordingly. The advocacy meeting brought stakeholders from EFDA\, AAFMHACA\, Sub Cities FMHACAs. its expected outcome was securing full political support and prioritization of AASFI.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/advocacy-meeting-with-taskforce-health-officials-of-aafmhaca-efda-sub-cities-and-woreda-province-officials-for-political-support-2/
LOCATION:Cassiopeia Hotel\, Bole\, Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia
CATEGORIES:Addiction Recovery,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231031T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20231106T095546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T095558Z
UID:4839-1698739200-1699290000@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy meeting with Taskforce\, health officials of AAFMHACA\, EFDA\, sub-cities\, and woreda (province) officials for political support
DESCRIPTION:The workshop took place on October 31\, 2023\, at Cassiopeia Hotel\, Addis Ababa. It was systematized to engage with AAFMHACA officials\, Arada\, Kirkos\, Lideta and Gullele sub cities FMHACA officials and professionals. It is already known that\, because of the frequent turn over and reshuffling of AAFMHACA office the members of the taskforce may not last longer. Therefore\, reviewing its members and welcoming the new ones should be done once in a while. \nThis time\, we used the platform to understand what the newly structured AAFMHACA office with its respective responsibilities look like. Under the new restructuring the tobacco team is organized under health and food related items. Previously\, it was not difficult to contact a focal person for tobacco related issues. Because they have their tobacco committee with a focal person assigned\, the communication was smooth and friendly. Now\, we need to go down all the hierarchy to reach out the person in charge of the tobacco and SF implementation. Mr. Molla\, AAFMHACA representative and tobacco focal person to be explained the gap in the restructuring and how to communicate accordingly. The advocacy meeting brought stakeholders from EFDA\, AAFMHACA\, Sub Cities FMHACAs. its expected outcome was securing full political support and prioritization of AASFI.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/advocacy-meeting-with-taskforce-health-officials-of-aafmhaca-efda-sub-cities-and-woreda-province-officials-for-political-support-4/
LOCATION:Cassiopeia Hotel\, Bole\, Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia
CATEGORIES:Addiction Recovery,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231031T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20231106T095138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T095138Z
UID:4837-1698739200-1699290000@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy meeting with Taskforce\, health officials of AAFMHACA\, EFDA\, sub-cities\, and woreda (province) officials for political support
DESCRIPTION:The workshop took place on October 31\, 2023\, at Cassiopeia Hotel\, Addis Ababa. It was systematized to engage with AAFMHACA officials\, Arada\, Kirkos\, Lideta and Gullele sub cities FMHACA officials and professionals. It is already known that\, because of the frequent turn over and reshuffling of AAFMHACA office the members of the taskforce may not last longer. Therefore\, reviewing its members and welcoming the new ones should be done once in a while. \nThis time\, we used the platform to understand what the newly structured AAFMHACA office with its respective responsibilities look like. Under the new restructuring the tobacco team is organized under health and food related items. Previously\, it was not difficult to contact a focal person for tobacco related issues. Because they have their tobacco committee with a focal person assigned\, the communication was smooth and friendly. Now\, we need to go down all the hierarchy to reach out the person in charge of the tobacco and SF implementation. Mr. Molla\, AAFMHACA representative and tobacco focal person to be explained the gap in the restructuring and how to communicate accordingly. The advocacy meeting brought stakeholders from EFDA\, AAFMHACA\, Sub Cities FMHACAs. its expected outcome was securing full political support and prioritization of AASFI.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/advocacy-meeting-with-taskforce-health-officials-of-aafmhaca-efda-sub-cities-and-woreda-province-officials-for-political-support-3/
LOCATION:Cassiopeia Hotel\, Bole\, Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia
CATEGORIES:Addiction Recovery,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Tobacco
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230905T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20230913T125738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T125738Z
UID:4771-1693900800-1694624400@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Enhancing media coverage of SF implementation by engaging MCDO’s existing media and other media broadcasts
DESCRIPTION:A briefing meeting with media was held on September 5\, 2023 at the MCDO office in Addis Ababa. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss ways to enhance media coverage of the implementation of the Smoke-Free (SF) policy to a wider audience. The expected outcome is to create mass awareness\, especially through well-known media outlets. \nThe meeting was attended by representatives from various media outlets\, including television\, radio\, and print. Ethiopian Press\, Reporter Magazine\, Addis Media Network (AMN)\, Maleda Radio\, Awash Radio\, Addis Admas Magazine\, and Roha Media were all represented. \nAfter a fruitful discussion\, the participants agreed to establish a media team that would meet regularly to discuss media coverage of the SF policy implementation. This team will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to raise awareness of the policy and its benefits. \nThe media team will also work to create a mass awareness campaign around the slogan\, “It is my natural right to live in an environment 100% free of tobacco smoke.” This campaign will support the efforts of the Addis Ababa Smoke-Free Initiative (AASFI) and the MCDO to create a healthier and more smoke-free city. \nThe meeting concluded with a commitment from all participants to work together to raise awareness of the SF policy and its benefits. The media team is confident that they can make a significant contribution to this effort and help to create a healthier and more smoke-free Addis Ababa for all.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/enhancing-media-coverage-of-sf-implementation-by-engaging-mcdos-existing-media-and-other-media-broadcasts/
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230825T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20230830T143504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T143504Z
UID:4762-1692950400-1693414800@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy meeting with Mayor’s office\, Police Commission\, Code enforcement bureau\, and women and youth bureau to support strong enforcement of SF provisions
DESCRIPTION:The advocacy meeting with Mayor’s office took place on August 25\, 2023\, at Kenna Hotel\, Addis Ababa\, in a progress review meeting set up. The progress review and discussion targeted creating and sustaining high political commitment among higher officials and prioritising SF implementation and compliance as an expected outcome. This meeting specifically\, aspire to see the engagement of Mayor office in AASFI strengthen and deepened. This program gathered participants from AASFI stakeholders\, EFDA\, AA-FMHACA\, AA Code Authority\, CTFK representative\, MCDO\, and Addis Media Network. The meeting was organized into two main sessions. The first session started with introductions and an opening speech from AAFMHACA and MCDO. The short introduction was followed by a presentation from MCDO\, Lideta\, and Gullele sub cities. The presentations were followed by panel discussions\, which was further extended to questions and reflection sessions from the participants. After the panel discussion\, final remark on the overall program was given and closed thereafter.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/advocacy-meeting-with-mayors-office-police-commission-code-enforcement-bureau-and-women-and-youth-bureau-to-support-strong-enforcement-of-sf-provisions-4/
LOCATION:Kenna Hotel\, Bole\, Addis Ababa
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230825T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20230830T141919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T141934Z
UID:4759-1692950400-1693414800@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy meeting with Mayor’s office\, Police Commission\, Code enforcement bureau\, and women and youth bureau to support strong enforcement of SF provisions
DESCRIPTION:The advocacy meeting with Mayor’s office took place on August 25\, 2023\, at Kenna Hotel\, Addis Ababa\, in a progress review meeting set up. The progress review and discussion targeted creating and sustaining high political commitment among higher officials and prioritising SF implementation and compliance as an expected outcome. This meeting specifically\, aspire to see the engagement of Mayor office in AASFI strengthen and deepened. This program gathered participants from AASFI stakeholders\, EFDA\, AA-FMHACA\, AA Code Authority\, CTFK representative\, MCDO\, and Addis Media Network. The meeting was organized into two main sessions. The first session started with introductions and an opening speech from AAFMHACA and MCDO. The short introduction was followed by a presentation from MCDO\, Lideta\, and Gullele sub cities. The presentations were followed by panel discussions\, which was further extended to questions and reflection sessions from the participants. After the panel discussion\, final remark on the overall program was given and closed thereafter.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/advocacy-meeting-with-mayors-office-police-commission-code-enforcement-bureau-and-women-and-youth-bureau-to-support-strong-enforcement-of-sf-provisions-3/
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230804T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20230830T132927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T132927Z
UID:4756-1691136000-1691168400@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Joint on-site visit with EFDA\, FMHACA\, Police\, law enforcement\, MCDO and MWECS on Arada\, Kirkos\, Lideta and Gullele sub-cities
DESCRIPTION:The joint on-site visit has taken place on August 4\, 2023. This kind of on-site visit is an integral joint visit of stakeholders. It is organized in the context of a joint or integrated on-site visit of stakeholders in Arada\, Kirkos\, Lideta and Gullele sub-cities\, where progress of establishments and adherence to the proclamation 1112/2019 is observed on spot. The on-site visit gathered stakeholders of AASFI together and its expected outcome is to ensure the establishment’s adherence to SF requirements. The on-site inspectors were from EFDA\, FMHCA\, Arada FMHCA\, Kirkos FMHACA\, Lideta and Gullele\, and MCDO. During the inspection\, the visitor team observed that most of district 3\, 5 and 9 establishments in satisfactory state in adhering to the SF requirements. The team was grateful about the work done in Arada visiting the aforementioned provinces. In Kirkos sub city\, what the team has observed was a success story in most follow up cases but need work in districts adjust to the aforementioned ones\, especially district 3. The overall on-site visit was finalized by hearing feedback from the participants and having a meal together which yielded a fruitful discussion over lunch\, especially about strengthening and integrating the tobacco steering committee (task force) by including the newly added sub cities\, Lideta and Gullele. Further discussion and progress review was made in MCDO office among staff.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/joint-on-site-visit-with-efda-fmhaca-police-law-enforcement-mcdo-and-mwecs-on-arada-kirkos-lideta-and-gullele-sub-cities-2/
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230804T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20230830T132702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T132702Z
UID:4752-1691136000-1691168400@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Joint on-site visit with EFDA\, FMHACA\, Police\, law enforcement\, MCDO and MWECS on Arada\, Kirkos\, Lideta and Gullele sub-cities
DESCRIPTION:The joint on-site visit has taken place on August 4\, 2023. This kind of on-site visit is an integral joint visit of stakeholders. It is organized in the context of a joint or integrated on-site visit of stakeholders in Arada\, Kirkos\, Lideta and Gullele sub-cities\, where progress of establishments and adherence to the proclamation 1112/2019 is observed on spot. The on-site visit gathered stakeholders of AASFI together and its expected outcome is to ensure the establishment’s adherence to SF requirements. The on-site inspectors were from EFDA\, FMHCA\, Arada FMHCA\, Kirkos FMHACA\, Lideta and Gullele\, and MCDO. During the inspection\, the visitor team observed that most of district 3\, 5 and 9 establishments in satisfactory state in adhering to the SF requirements. The team was grateful about the work done in Arada visiting the aforementioned provinces. In Kirkos sub city\, what the team has observed was a success story in most follow up cases but need work in districts adjust to the aforementioned ones\, especially district 3. The overall on-site visit was finalized by hearing feedback from the participants and having a meal together which yielded a fruitful discussion over lunch\, especially about strengthening and integrating the tobacco steering committee (task force) by including the newly added sub cities\, Lideta and Gullele. Further discussion and progress review was made in MCDO office among staff.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/joint-on-site-visit-with-efda-fmhaca-police-law-enforcement-mcdo-and-mwecs-on-arada-kirkos-lideta-and-gullele-sub-cities/
LOCATION:AddIs Ababa\, Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230627T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20230627T194210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T194210Z
UID:4709-1687852800-1687885200@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:አለም አቀፍ የአደገኛ እፅ አላግባብ መጠቀምን እና ህገወጥ ዝውውርን መከላከል ቀን                      International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:June 26 /2023\nአለም አቀፍ የአደገኛ እፅ አላግባብ መጠቀምን እና ህገወጥ ዝውውርን መከላከል ቀን \nInternational Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking \nመከላከልን ከርኅራኄ ጋር፡፡\n“ሱሰኝነት የምንከላለውና ማገገም የሚችል የአንጎል ህመም ነው!”\nሃገር ማለት ሰው ነው! \nየዘንድሮው International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking\nመሪ ቃል፡- \nPeople first: stop stigma and discrimination\, strengthen prevention” \n#ቅድሚያ ለሰው! ፡- አድሎ እና መገለል ይቁም ! ፣ ቅድመ መከላከልን እናጠናከር! – የአደገኛ ዕፅ ተጠቃሚና ሱሰኞችን በአክብሮት እና እክብካቤ ማከም ፣ ማስረጃ ላይ የተመሰረተ ለሁሉም የበጎ ፈቃድ አገልግሎት መስጠት ፣ የቅጣትና ማስተማሪያ አማራጮችን መጠቀም ፣ መከላከልን ማስቀደም እና ግንዛቤን ማሳደግ ላይ ታስቦ የተዘጋጀ ነው። ከርኅራኄ ጋር፡፡ \nየዓለም የአደገኛ ዕፅ ችግር በዓለም ዙሪያ በሚሊዮን የሚቆጠሩ ሰዎችን አደጋ ላይ የጣለ ውስብስብ ጉዳይ ነው ። አደገኛ መድኃኒቶችንና ዕፆችን የሚወስዱ ሰዎች አካላዊና አእምሯዊ ጤንነታቸው አደጋ ላይ ከመውደቅ በተጨማሪ የሚያስፈልጋቸውን እርዳታ እንዳያገኙ እንኳ ያሉበት ችግር ሊያግዳቸው ይችላል ። \nበዚህም የተባበሩት መንግስታት ድርጅት የአደገኛ መድኃኒቶችና ወንጀሎች ቢሮ (UNODC) – በሰብአዊ መብት ፣ ርህራሄ እና በማስረጃ ላይ በተመሰረተ ተግባራት ላይ ትኩረት በማድረግ የአደንዛዥ ዕፅ ፖሊሲዎችን በህዝብ ላይ ያተኮረ አቀራረብ የመከተልን አስፈላጊነት ተገንዝቧል። \n“ጥላታችን በሱስ ህመሙ ላይ እንጅ ሱሰኛው አይደለም !” \nመቋሚያ የማህበረሰብ ልማት ድርጅት\nሰኔ 17 /2015 – 24 June 2023 \nPeople first: stop stigma and discrimination\, strengthen prevention”
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/%e1%8a%a0%e1%88%88%e1%88%9d-%e1%8a%a0%e1%89%80%e1%8d%8d-%e1%8b%a8%e1%8a%a0%e1%8b%b0%e1%8c%88%e1%8a%9b-%e1%8a%a5%e1%8d%85-%e1%8a%a0%e1%88%8b%e1%8c%8d%e1%89%a3%e1%89%a5-%e1%88%98%e1%8c%a0%e1%89%80/
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addiction Recovery,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230626T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20230627T193557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T193557Z
UID:4706-1687766400-1687885200@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy meeting with Taskforce\, health officials of AAFMHACA\, EFDA\, sub-cities\, and woreda (province) officials for political support
DESCRIPTION:The workshop took place on June 26\, 2023\, at Tolip Olympia Hotel\, Addis Ababa. It was organized to introduce Lideta and Gullele sub cities FMHACAs to the taskforce and review progress report from Arada SC FMHACA and present it to the newly added Lideta and Gullele sub cities. The advocacy meeting brought stakeholders from Mayor Office\, EFDA\, AAFMHACA\, Sub Cities FMHACAs\, and Law and enforcement office. its expected outcome was to full political support and prioritization of AASFI. The advocacy meeting was organized into two main sessions. Presentations and participants’ discussion. The first session started with introductions and presentations from MCDO about the general activity of MCDO followed by presentations on 10 months progress report from Arada FMHACA. The advocacy meeting was served as a platform to introduce Lideta and Gullele sub cities to AASFI task force. Stakeholders’ discussion led by Ms. Elias\, Ashenafi (AAFMHACA)\, and Molla (AAFMHACA) was conducted and reflections and answer on the questions and comments were communicated.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/advocacy-meeting-with-taskforce-health-officials-of-aafmhaca-efda-sub-cities-and-woreda-province-officials-for-political-support/
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230620T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20230620T075726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T075726Z
UID:4698-1687248000-1687280400@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:World No Tobacco Day (WNTD May 31\,2023
DESCRIPTION:World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is WHO initiated annual event which takes place every year on May 31. The event is named “World No Tobacco Day”. This year WNTD 2022 is entitled “We Need Food Not Tobacco”. It took place in different activities both indoor and outdoor. The indoor activities include workshop\, panel discussion\, and stakeholders’ meetings. The outdoor activities include public exhibition\, mass awareness creation programs\, and group walking on the main streets of Addis Ababa. This year’s event and press released was decided to be replaced by other activities that engage the community at large level. Workshops and panel discussion in every sub city was organized in the context of creating mass awareness and emphasizing on this year’s WNTD motto\, We Need Food Not Tobacco. The variety of events and activities gathered a wide range of stakeholders in AASFI and others together and its expected outcome was to create mass awareness and advocate for the need of food than tobacco. The participants were EFDA\, FMHCA\, MCDO\, MWECS\, HDAMA\, Sub cities\, Youth associations\, Volunteers\, and different media.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/world-no-tobacco-day-wntd-may-312023/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230616T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20230616T130248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T130248Z
UID:4687-1686902400-1686920400@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Organize and conduct sensitization workshops for health inspectors\, Woreda (province) professionals\, and law enforcement officials on SF provisions and SF enforcement strategies
DESCRIPTION:The workshop took place on June 16\, 2023\, at Province 9 meeting\, Addis Ababa. It was organized to review progress report from Arada and Kirkos SC FMHACA’s and present it to the newly added Lideta and Gullele sub cities. The workshop gathered professionals from the aforementioned sub cities and its expected outcome was to ensure professional’s sensitization about significance and content of SF provision. The participants were Police and law enforcement\, Arada-FMHCA\, Arada Province professionals\, Kirkos-FMHCA\, Kirkos Province professionals\, and MCDO. \nThe workshop was organized into three presentations and participants’ discussion. The first session started with introductions and presentations from MCDO about the general activity of MCDO by Mr. Elias\, MCDO executive director\, which was followed by presentations on the five years strategic planning and 21 Months action plan of by Esisha\, MCDO project officer. The workshop was a great input in onboarding Lideta and Gullele sub cities into the AASFI endeavors in an integrated manner. \nThe participants reflected on the discussion points and other outstanding agenda. The meeting was productive since it was able to make Lideta and Gullele passionate about the work they are going to do. Final remarks were given by Mr. Elias. The workshop was finalized by taking a group photo together.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/organize-and-conduct-sensitization-workshops-for-health-inspectors-woreda-province-professionals-and-law-enforcement-officials-on-sf-provisions-and-sf-enforcement-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230302
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20230316T103505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T103505Z
UID:4666-1677542400-1677715199@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:capacity building -  staff training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/capacity-building-staff-training/
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,University Based Anti Addiction Community Movement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230223T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20230315T192145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T192145Z
UID:4663-1677139200-1678899600@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Joint on-site visit with EFDA\, FMHACA\, Police\, code enforcement\, MCDO\, and MWECS in Arada\, Kirkos\, and Bole sub-cities
DESCRIPTION:The joint on-site visit has taken place on February 23\, 2023\, at Arada and Kirkos sub-cities\, Addis Ababa. This on-site visit was an integral on-site visit of to observe progress of establishments and adherence to the proclamation 1112/2019 led by higher officials from EFDA and AA-FMHACA. This team consisted members from higher officials to district professionals. It assembled stakeholders of AASFI together and its expected outcome was to ensure the establishment’s adherence to SF requirements. The on-site inspectors were from EFDA\, FMHCA\, Arada FMHCA\, Kirkos FMHACA\, and MCDO. \nThis on-site visit included Ms Heran\, EFDA Director General\, and other AAFMHACA higher officials. Ms Heran\, as she is a vital figure in the AASFI activities joined us in observing the progress of establishments. Her visit with the team was encouraging to the professionals and helped us to deal with the cases practically and observe the challenges and opportunities of AASFI physically.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/joint-on-site-visit-with-efda-fmhaca-police-code-enforcement-mcdo-and-mwecs-in-arada-kirkos-and-bole-sub-cities/
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230216T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20230217T150917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T150917Z
UID:4646-1676534400-1676653200@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Outreach meeting for Taskforce\, WHO\, AAFMHACA and Arada\, and other sub-city’s health and law enforcement officials to ensure prioritization and continued political support
DESCRIPTION:This workshop was entitled “Outreach meeting for Taskforce”\, which consisted EFDA\, AAFMHCA\, and Mayor Office\, Arada FMHCA\, AA Code enforcement\, and MCDO\, and its expected outcome was to create political support and awareness creation on the SF environment. It took place on February 16\, 2023\, at Momona Hotel\, Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia. The workshop was organized in two main sessions. Presentations from MCDO and AAFMHACA and the second session were dedicated to stakeholders’ discussion. Ms. Heran (EFDA) and Ms. Tigist (AAFMHACA) reflected on the questions raised by participants and added further points regarding the topics raised. The workshop was organized into three presentations and stakeholders’ discussion. The first session started with introductions and presentations from AAFMAHCA\, MCDO and Arada and Kirkos FMHACA. The short introduction by Ms Tigist (AAFMHACA) was followed by presentations on bi-annual report review from Arada and Kirkos. The participants reflected on the discussion points and other outstanding agenda. The meeting was productive since it was able to generate the need for a larger stakeholders meeting.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/outreach-meeting-for-taskforce-who-aafmhaca-and-arada-and-other-sub-citys-health-and-law-enforcement-officials-to-ensure-prioritization-and-continued-political-support-3/
LOCATION:Momona Hotel
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230216T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230217T145713
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20230217T145713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T145713Z
UID:4642-1676505600-1676645833@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Outreach meeting for Taskforce\, WHO\, AAFMHACA and Arada\, and other sub-city’s health and law enforcement officials to ensure prioritization and continued political support
DESCRIPTION:This workshop was entitled “Outreach meeting for Taskforce”\, which consisted EFDA\, AAFMHCA\, and Mayor Office\, Arada FMHCA\, AA Code enforcement\, and MCDO\, and its expected outcome was to create political support and awareness creation on the SF environment. It took place on February 16\, 2023\, at Momona Hotel\, Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia. The workshop was organized in two main sessions. Presentations from MCDO and AAFMHACA and the second session were dedicated to stakeholders’ discussion. Ms. Heran (EFDA) and Ms. Tigist (AAFMHACA) reflected on the questions raised by participants and added further points regarding the topics raised. The workshop was organized into three presentations and stakeholders’ discussion. The first session started with introductions and presentations from AAFMAHCA\, MCDO and Arada and Kirkos FMHACA. The short introduction by Ms Tigist (AAFMHACA) was followed by presentations on bi-annual report review from Arada and Kirkos. The participants reflected on the discussion points and other outstanding agenda. The meeting was productive since it was able to generate the need for a larger stakeholders meeting.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/outreach-meeting-for-taskforce-who-aafmhaca-and-arada-and-other-sub-citys-health-and-law-enforcement-officials-to-ensure-prioritization-and-continued-political-support-2/
LOCATION:Momona Hotel
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230131T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20230202T174947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T174947Z
UID:4638-1675152000-1675357200@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Joint on-site visit with EFDA\, FMHACA\, Police\, code enforcement\, MCDO\, and MWECS in Arada\, Kirkos\, and Bole sub-cities . Addis Ababa.
DESCRIPTION:The joint on-site visit has taken place on January 31\, 2022\, at Arada and Kirkos sub-cities\, Addis Ababa. This kind of on-site visit is an integral joint visit of stakeholders. It was organized in the context of a joint on-site visit of stakeholders Arada and Kirkos sub-cities\, where progress of establishments and adherence to the proclamation 1112/2019 is observed on spot. The on-site visit gathered stakeholders of AASFI together and its expected outcome was to ensure the establishment’s adherence to SF requirements. The on-site inspectors were from EFDA\, FMHCA\, Arada FMHCA\, Kirkos FMHACA\, HDAMA\, CTFK representative\, and MCDO. The on-site visit was organized to visit Arada and Kirkos sub-cities. The first visit started from Arada sub-city and district 9 and 5 and the second to Kirkos sub city districts 3 and 2 with the guidance of the respective district professionals. During the visit\, the visitor team conducted both pre-planned and sudden visit to establishments and assess different SF qualifications. The assessment includes physical observation/inspection\, interviewing the owner/manager and checking for visibly posted No-Smoking signs.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/joint-on-site-visit-with-efda-fmhaca-police-code-enforcement-mcdo-and-mwecs-in-arada-kirkos-and-bole-sub-cities-addis-ababa/
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230107
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20230315T190838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T190838Z
UID:4660-1672876800-1673049599@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Support AAFMHACA\, EFDA\, and other law enforcement officials with daytime inspection and SF enforcement visits in Arada and Kirkos sub-cities selected districts
DESCRIPTION:On January 5 and 6\, 2023\, a daytime inspection was conducted in Arada sub-city as we were inspecting Kirkos on the night. The work done during the daytime inspection was observed by a joint team of AA-FMHACA and sub-city FMHACA. IEC/BCC materials and No-smoking signs were distributed during the on-site inspection and prior meeting for orientation. Establishments which failed to post the No-Smoking coloured sticker were given new ones and re-introduced to the concept of posting the stickers on visible spots. One of the main challenges in Arada SC during this inspection was the unstable office set up of Arada-FMHACA. The bureau was going under restructuring and deploying of professionals that made our job a bit difficult to assign a convenient day and professionals for the job. \n 
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/support-aafmhaca-efda-and-other-law-enforcement-officials-with-daytime-inspection-and-sf-enforcement-visits-in-arada-and-kirkos-sub-cities-selected-districts-2/
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230107
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20230315T180749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T180749Z
UID:4655-1672876800-1673049599@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Support AAFMHACA\, EFDA\, and other law enforcement officials with daytime inspection and SF enforcement visits in Arada and Kirkos sub-cities selected districts
DESCRIPTION:A daytime inspection was conducted in Arada sub-city as we were inspecting Kirkos on the night. The work done during the daytime inspection was observed by a joint team of AA-FMHACA and sub-city FMHACA. IEC/BCC materials and No-smoking signs were distributed during the on-site inspection and prior meeting for orientation. Establishments which failed to post the No-Smoking coloured sticker were given new ones and re-introduced to the concept of posting the stickers on visible spots. One of the main challenges in Arada SC during this inspection was the unstable office set up of Arada-FMHACA. The bureau was going under restructuring and deploying of professionals that made our job a bit difficult to assign a convenient day and professionals for the job. \n 
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/support-aafmhaca-efda-and-other-law-enforcement-officials-with-daytime-inspection-and-sf-enforcement-visits-in-arada-and-kirkos-sub-cities-selected-districts/
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221214T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20221220T183557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T183557Z
UID:4583-1671004800-1671123600@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Day time inspection in Kirkos sub-cities \, Addis Ababa .
DESCRIPTION:December 14 and 15\, 2022\, a daytime inspection was conducted both in Kirkos sub-cities. This inspection is the second daytime inspection to be conducted in Kirkos. A thorough orientation was given to district professionals and focal persons on December 13\, 2022. Issues were raised regarding the inspection checklist\, how to take legal measures\, and logistics for inspection. We also oversaw the overall activity jointly with AA-FMHACA and sub-city FMHACA during the inspection process. IEC/BCC materials and No-smoking signs were distributed during the on-site inspection and meetings. Establishments which failed to post the No-Smoking coloured sticker were given new ones and re-introduced to the concept of posting the stickers on visible spots. Regardless of the challenge on the field\, Kirkos sub-city has shown promising progress as we have witnessed in the previous inspection.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/day-time-inspection-in-kirkos-sub-cities-addis-ababa/
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Inspection,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221121T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20221123T075556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T075556Z
UID:4572-1669017600-1669222800@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy meeting with Mayor’s office\, Police Commission\, Code enforcement bureau\, and women and youth bureau to support strong enforcement of SF provisions
DESCRIPTION:A panel discussion took place on November 21\, 2022\, at Kenenisa Hotel\, Addis Ababa\, under the advocacy meeting activity. The panel discussion targeted creating and sustaining high political commitment among higher officials and prioritizing SF implementation and compliance. The meeting and panel discussion gathered participants from AASFI stakeholders\, Addis Ababa EFDA\, AA-FMHACA\, AA Code Authority\, Addis Ababa University\, MCDO\, HDAMA\, MWECS\, CTFK representative\, Addis Media Network\, Asham TV\, and FM radios. The meeting started with introductions and an opening speech from AAFMHACA and MCDO. The short introduction by Mr Elias (MCDO) and Tigist (AAFMHACA) was followed by a panel discussion among stakeholders. The panellists were Mr Elias (MCDO)\, Dr Jara (AA Counsel member)\, Mr Wondu (MWECS)\, Artist Tesfaye Mamo (Author and Director)\,and Mr Dereje (CTFK representative). The panel discussion was further extended to questions and suggestion sessions from the participants. The panel discussion was productive; it attracted the AA council representative’s attention and initiated higher political officials. Final remarks were given by Ms Tigist and the program was finalized by taking group photos and having lunch together.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/advocacy-meeting-with-mayors-office-police-commission-code-enforcement-bureau-and-women-and-youth-bureau-to-support-strong-enforcement-of-sf-provisions-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220915T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20220916T142812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T142812Z
UID:4557-1663228800-1663347600@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Joint On - Site Visit
DESCRIPTION:The joint on-site visit has taken place on September 15\, 2022\, at Arada and Kirkos sub-cities\, Addis Ababa. It was organized in the context of a joint on-site visit of stakeholders Arada and Kirkos sub-cities. The workshop gathered stakeholders of AASFI together and its expected outcome was to ensure the establishment’s adherence to SF requirements. The on-site inspectors were from EFDA\, FMHCA\, Arada FMHCA\, Kirkos FMHACA\, HDAMA\, MWECS\, CTFK representative\, and MCDO. The on-site visit was organized to visit Arada and Kirkos sub-cities. The first visit started from Kirkos sub-city district 3 and visited different establishments. The other on-site visit by the team was conducted in the Arada sub-city starting from district 5. What the team has observed was a success story in most cases. As it was the first sub-cities in which the AASFI has initiated\, its track record helped the sub-city to work better. The overall on-site visit was finalized by hearing feedback from the participants and having a meal together.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/joint-on-site-visit/
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220719T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20220809T154130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T154554Z
UID:4550-1658217600-1658250000@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy meeting with Mayor’s office\, Police Commission\, Code enforcement bureau\, and women and youth bureau to support strong enforcement of SF provisions
DESCRIPTION:The advocacy meeting took place on July 19\, 2022\, at Harmony Hotel\, Addis Ababa. The meeting aimed to organize a platform to create high political commitment among officials and prioritization of SF implementation and compliance endeavours. The workshop gathered participants from EFDA\, FMHCA\, AA-Trade\, and Industry\, AA Code enforcement\, AA Transport\, AA Youth Volunteers Coordination Office\, Arada and Kirkos FMHCA\, MWECS\, and MCDO. The meeting started with introductions and presentations from AAFMHACA and MCDO. Presentations were delivered on the role of stakeholders and what MCDO aspire to. Points were raised during stakeholders’ discussion. Ms Tigist and Mr Elias reflected on raised points and added further insights. Then followed a group discussion. The main points raised during the discussion were: Strengthening the steering committee (Taskforce)\, Steps to follow in conducting the AASFI\, Engaging the mayor’s office effectively should be a priority to do in the AASFI\, and the need for a center of excellence (Recovery Center).
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/advocacy-meeting-with-mayors-office-police-commission-code-enforcement-bureau-and-women-and-youth-bureau-to-support-strong-enforcement-of-sf-provisions/
LOCATION:Harmony Hotel\, Addis Ababa.
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220712T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20220712T124019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T124019Z
UID:4543-1657612800-1657645200@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Capacity building training on smoke-free implementation\, inspection\, and enforcement
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Harmony Hotel\, Date: July 7\, 2022 \nThis workshop was entitled “Capacity building training on smoke-free implementation\, inspection\, and enforcement”. The capacity-building was conducted aiming to equip professionals from Arad and Kirkos sub-cities. The capacity-building helped Arada SC to share its experience with Kirkos professionals. The expected outcome was to capacitate professionals in integrity and professional ethics. MCDO facilitated the workshop and EFDA\, AAFMAHCA\, Arada and Kirkos professionals were participants. \nThe workshop was organized into two main sessions. The first session started with introductions and presentations from MCDO and AAFMHACA. The introduction by MCDO was followed by presentations on Pre-inspection\, Inspection\, and Post Inspection by Mr Ashenafi\, the AASFI contact person. \nThe second session was dedicated to discussions on cases. Arada SC professionals raised different cases that need attention and helped as an experience sharing for the newly added Kirkos SC professionals. The participants reflected on the cases raised and discussed related issues like professionals’ integrity and professionals’ safety. The workshop was productive since it was able to capacitate the professionals and shared experiences with the Kirkos professionals. The capacity-building workshop was finalized by taking a group photo and having lunch together.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/capacity-building-training-on-smoke-free-implementation-inspection-and-enforcement-2/
LOCATION:Harmony Hotel\, Addis Ababa.
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220707T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20220712T151421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T151421Z
UID:4546-1657180800-1657645200@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Capacity building training on smoke-free implementation\, inspection\, and enforcement
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Harmony Hotel\, Date: July 7\, 2022 \nThis workshop was entitled “Capacity building training on smoke-free implementation\, inspection\, and enforcement”. The capacity-building was conducted aiming to equip professionals from Arad and Kirkos sub-cities. The capacity-building helped Arada SC to share its experience with Kirkos professionals. The expected outcome was to capacitate professionals in integrity and professional ethics. MCDO facilitated the workshop and EFDA\, AAFMAHCA\, Arada and Kirkos professionals were participants. \nThe workshop was organized into two main sessions. The first session started with introductions and presentations from MCDO and AAFMHACA. The introduction by MCDO was followed by presentations on Pre-inspection\, Inspection\, and Post Inspection by Mr Ashenafi\, the AASFI contact person. \nThe second session was dedicated to discussions on cases. Arada SC professionals raised different cases that need attention and helped as an experience sharing for the newly added Kirkos SC professionals. The participants reflected on the cases raised and discussed related issues like professionals’ integrity and professionals’ safety. The workshop was productive since it was able to capacitate the professionals and shared experiences with the Kirkos professionals. The capacity-building workshop was finalized by taking a group photo and having lunch together.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/capacity-building-training-on-smoke-free-implementation-inspection-and-enforcement-3/
LOCATION:Harmony Hotel\, Addis Ababa.
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Tobacco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220707T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220712T170000
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SUMMARY:Capacity building training on smoke-free implementation\, inspection\, and enforcement
DESCRIPTION:This workshop was entitled “Capacity building training on smoke-free implementation\, inspection\, and enforcement”. The capacity-building was conducted aiming to equip professionals from Arad and Kirkos sub-cities. The capacity-building helped Arada SC to share its experience with Kirkos professionals. The expected outcome was to capacitate professionals in integrity and professional ethics. MCDO facilitated the workshop and EFDA\, AAFMAHCA\, Arada and Kirkos professionals were participants. \nThe workshop was organized into two main sessions. The first session started with introductions and presentations from MCDO and AAFMHACA. The introduction by MCDO was followed by presentations on Pre-inspection\, Inspection\, and Post Inspection by Mr Ashenafi\, the AASFI contact person. \nThe second session was dedicated to discussions on cases. Arada SC professionals raised different cases that need attention and helped as an experience sharing for the newly added Kirkos SC professionals. The participants reflected on the cases raised and discussed related issues like professionals’ integrity and professionals’ safety. The workshop was productive since it was able to capacitate the professionals and shared experiences with the Kirkos professionals. The capacity-building workshop was finalized by taking a group photo and having lunch together.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/capacity-building-training-on-smoke-free-implementation-inspection-and-enforcement/
LOCATION:Harmony Hotel\, Addis Ababa.
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Tobacco
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220603T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
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SUMMARY:World No Tobacco Day May 31\,2022
DESCRIPTION:This is WHO initiated annual event which take place every year on May 31\, 2022. The event is named “World No Tobacco Day”. This year WNTD 2022 is entitle “Tobacco: Threat to our environment”. It took place in Inter luxury Hotel\, Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia.  It was organized in the context of an event comprising keynote speeches\, seminaries and discussion\, aiming to create awareness and act up on tobacco’s threat to our environment. The event gathered wide range of stakeholders in AASFI and others together and its expected outcome was to create awareness and advocate for legal frame to protect the environment from tobacco threat. The participants were EFDA\, FMHCA\, WHO representative\, MCDO\, MWECS\, HDAMA\, and different medias. The workshop was organized into three main sessions. Keynote speeches\, paper seminaries on different themes\, and participant discussion. The main points raised during the paper seminaries and discussion were broadly categorized as follows: \n\nTobacco lifecycle and its threat to environment: the lifecycle includes cultivation\, production\, distribution\, consumption\, and post-consumption wastes.\nTobacco use and its effects on health\, social and economy\nStrengthen policy actions to prevent tobacco-induced environmental harms.\n\nThe participants reflected on the idea of legal frame work to that aim at controlling the in and out activities of tobacco industries\, tobacco waste management and others. The event was productive since it involved different stakeholders and broadcast its main them through different media outlets. Final remarks were given by EFDA deputy manager general. \n 
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/world-no-tobacco-day-may-312022/
LOCATION:Inter luxury Hotel\, Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia.
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Tobacco
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220528
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20220602T090754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T092333Z
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SUMMARY:Equipping and giving training for law enforcement\, police\, and justice office on the SF proclamation
DESCRIPTION:This workshop was entitled “Equipping and giving training for law enforcement\, police\, and justice office on the SF proclamation”. It took place on May 27\, 2022\, at Harmony Hotel\, Addis Ababa. It was organized in the context of a meeting aiming to ensure professional integrity and ethic in law enforcement actions. The participants were from a wide range of stakeholders\, EFDA\, FMHCA\, Arada and Kirkos FMHCA\, AA Police\, AA Code enforcement\, AA Justice office\, and MCDO. It was conducted in two main sessions\, presentations and stakeholders’ discussion.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/equipping-and-giving-training-for-law-enforcement-police-and-justice-office-on-the-sf-proclamation-2/
LOCATION:Harmony Hotel\, Addis Ababa.
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Tobacco
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220528
DTSTAMP:20260430T145331
CREATED:20220602T090326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T092030Z
UID:4525-1653609600-1653695999@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Equipping and giving training for law enforcement\, police\, and justice office on the SF proclamation
DESCRIPTION:This workshop was entitled “Equipping and giving training for law enforcement\, police\, and justice office on the SF proclamation”. It took place on May 27\, 2022\, at Harmony Hotel\, Addis Ababa. It was organized in the context of a meeting aiming to ensure professional integrity and ethic in law enforcement actions. The participants were from a wide range of stakeholders\, EFDA\, FMHCA\, Arada and Kirkos FMHCA\, AA Police\, AA Code enforcement\, AA Justice office\, and MCDO. It was conducted in two main sessions\, presentations and stakeholders’ discussion.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/equipping-and-giving-training-for-law-enforcement-police-and-justice-office-on-the-sf-proclamation/
LOCATION:Harmony Hotel\, Addis Ababa.
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Tobacco
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