GFN•TV will bring the conference's platform for rational and inclusive debate on the future role of safer nicotine products and tobacco harm reduction to an audience all year round. GFN•TV will also be broadcasting live from Warsaw in June. Tune in to hear world-leading experts, tobacco harm reduction advocates and nicotine consumers discuss the latest scientific, regulatory and policy developments. From our unique annual event, to year-round reporting of the issues that matter in tobacco harm reduction, GFN has got it covered.
Harm reduction specialist Adriana Curado joins us in this episode of #GFNInsights to highlight how frontline harm reduction interventions have positively impacted marginalised communities in Portugal.
📅 26 Nov 2024
GFN Insights #1 | SCOTTISH PRISON SHIFT TOWARDS SAFER PRODUCTS | Featuring Governor Michael Stoney
Barlinnie prison Governor Michael Stoney joins us for the first instalment of GFN Insights, a series following the exploits of THR advocates from around the globe!
📅 22 Nov 2024
GFN.TV Interviews #53 | BAN OBSESSED | UK Policy Undermines Tobacco Harm Reduction
Once known as the most progressive country on vaping and tobacco harm reduction, the UK is now poised to join the ranks of nations that demonize, restrict, ban, and tax, potentially lifesaving nicotine vaping products. Why is the UK turning its back on tobacco harm reduction?
📅 14 Nov 2024
GFN.TV Interviews #52 | HERE TO STAY | Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2024
Despite all the heat and dust around nicotine vapes and other safer nicotine products, consumer adoption has skyrocketed to 140 million users worldwide, as highlighted in the newly released Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2024 report. Learn why tobacco harm reduction is here to stay.
Featuring: HARRY SHAPIRO Lead Author, Executive Editor Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction GSTHR.org @Shapiroharry
📅 12 Nov 2024
GFN News #125 | SWITZERLAND SWITCHES THINGS UP | Landl analyses the latest vape regulatory changes
Switzerland is tightening up its restrictions on vaping products, bringing its policies further in line with the broader European attitude towards safer nicotine products. Joining us today is Michael Landl who provides his analysis of the latest regulatory changes and the impact they may have on vapers.
GFN News #124 | PART TWO OF GFN-TV INTERVIEW WITH FILIP BLAHA | More on the Czechia's proposals
In the second part of our Czech Republic special, Filip Blaha guides us through the possible consequences of new regulations targeting psychoactive substances, and the potential for further vaping restrictions in the country. Make sure to check out our previous episode where Filip breaks down these new regulations in detail!
📅 5 Nov 2024
GFN News #123 | CZECH CONTRADICTION | Different approaches for nicotine and psychoactive substances | GFN News
While the Czech Republic is introducing new measures to regulate psychoactive substances according to risk, the government is also considering harsher restrictions for safer alternatives to smoking. Filip Blaha of the Institute of Liberal Studies joins Joanna Junak to explain the proposals.
📅 1 Nov 2024
GFN News #122 | HARM REDUCTION SET BACK | Alberto Gómez Hernández on Spain's anti vaping plans
Spain's health minister recently announced a ban on disposables and flavours and advocates fear a previous proposal to ban sales online and in vape shops may also come back into play. World Vapers Alliance's Alberto Gómez Hernández gives Joanna Junak the lowdown on the proposals, explaining why advocates think it will be disastrous for public health.
📅 29 Oct 2024
GFN News #121 | MORAL PANIC? | Will Godfrey on Ireland's new anti vaping measures
The Irish government's sudden announcement of vape flavour bans, a ban on single use devices and huge tax hikes has shocked advocates. There is outrage because the public consultation had not demonstrated support for these measures. Filter's Will Godfrey reports on these policy developments and the reactions from advocates.
📅 25 Oct 2024
GFN.TV Interviews #51 | TASTING FREEDOM | Why Vaping Thrives After Prison, But Not on The Inside
Tobacco harm reduction is a concept never discussed in prison, despite the toll smoking takes on inmates’ health and the lack of safer alternatives behind bars. But for those exiting the prison system, they find a new freedom in the plethora of safer nicotine options, including vaping, which offer a path to better health and control over their finances and well-being.
Featuring: DR. CHRISTY PEREZ Journalist, Theologian (aka C. Dreams) Contributing Writer, Filter @UnCagedCritique filtermag.org