McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer
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The McCabe Centre is the only centre of its kind in the world dedicated to advancing law in cancer control.
Our heritage is deeply connected to Rolah McCabe, whose courage in standing up to the tobacco industry before her death continues to inspire our fight for justice, cancer prevention, and the rights of people affected by cancer. Her landmark case demonstrated the powerful role that law can play.
We are fighting for a world free from preventable cancer, and a world in which everyone impacted by cancer has equitable access to treatment and care.
Our proven approach shows that empowering government lawyers and policymakers, and civil society is key to driving effective legal and policy reforms in cancer prevention and control. By leveraging the power of law, we strengthen policies, defend essential laws and create lasting change.
Established in 2012, the McCabe Centre is a joint initiative of Cancer Council Victoria, UICC, and Cancer Council Australia.
Based in Melbourne, Australia, we have Regional Managers in the Pacific, Asia, and Africa, expanding our global reach.
We play a key role in strengthening public health laws worldwide, as a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Law & Noncommunicable Disease and the designated WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Knowledge Hub on Legal Challenges.
Together with key partners and collaborators, we commit to shaping a healthier and more equitable world.
Change the Law and you Change Millions of Lives
Partner with us: info@mccabecentre.org.
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