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Protecting kids. Saving lives. Because tobacco has killed enough. tobaccofreekids.org
Registration for
#TakeDownTobacco
National Day of Action is officially live! Plan and register your event to Take Down Tobacco during the days leading up to — and on — our National Day of Action on April 1, 2026.
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For every $12 the tobacco industry spends marketing its deadly products… States spend just $1 on tobacco prevention and cessation. States collect $21.7 BILLION from tobacco taxes and legal settlements – but spend only $728.6 MILLION to protect kids and help adult smokers quit.
14 days ago
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Tobacco tax increases are a win-win for states – a health win that will reduce tobacco use and save lives and a revenue win that can help fund tobacco prevention and other lifesaving public health programs.
19 days ago
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U.S. House and Senate Appropriations Committee leaders have taken a critical step to protect public health and save lives by reaching bipartisan agreement on an FY 2026 funding package that includes level funding for the CDC’s tobacco prevention and control program.
20 days ago
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Vital Strategies
about 1 month ago
Advocacy is about partnership, patience and policies rooted in science. Yolonda Richardson, CEO of
@tobaccofreekids.bsky.social
and Mary-Ann Etiebet, CEO of
@vitalstrategies.org
, share what it takes to achieve sustainable public health change. Watch the event at
https://vitalstrat.org/4986yqi
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As 2025 comes to a close, there’s still time to make a year-end, tax-deductible gift to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids! Every donation fuels our advocacy that protects kids, saves lives and creates a healthier and more equitable future for all. Make your impact here:
tobaccofreekids.org/donate
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about 1 month ago
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We’re proud to present our 2025 Annual Report.
about 2 months ago
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This Giving Season, your generosity can help protect kids and save lives. Every gift fuels our work to create a healthier, more equitable future for all. Get started:
tobaccofreekids.org/donate
about 2 months ago
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Philip Morris International claims they don’t market their Zyn nicotine pouches to kids, but their actions continue to show otherwise. The latest example: Zyn is being promoted through music sponsorships with Rolling Stone that no doubt appeal to young people.
www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/how-zy...
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How ZYN featured in some of 2025’s biggest music moments - Rolling Stone UK
In partnership with ZYN
https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/how-zyn-featured-in-some-of-2025s-biggest-music-moments-56916/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
about 2 months ago
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Philip Morris International claims they don’t market their Zyn nicotine pouches to kids. So why is Zyn sponsoring a Formula One race car despite F1’s well-documented efforts to expand its youth audience and F1’s partnership with youth-oriented brands like Disney, Lego and Hot Wheels?
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Despite Their Claims Otherwise, Philip Morris Is Marketing Zyn to…
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
https://www.tobaccofreekids.org/press-releases/2025_12_10_despite-their-claims-otherwise-philip-morris-is-marketing-zyn-to-young-people-through-sponsorship-of-formula-1-car
2 months ago
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Thank you! Because of your generosity on Giving Tuesday, we are better equipped to fight for policies that protect kids and save lives. Your support drives meaningful change — and we’re grateful for every single contribution.
2 months ago
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#GivingTuesday
is here! Kick off the day with a gift that helps us protect kids and save lives in the United States and around the world. No matter the amount, your contribution drives essential advocacy to create a healthier future. Give today:
tobaccofreekids.org/donate
2 months ago
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Tomorrow’s the day! As Giving Tuesday approaches, we’re getting ready to power another year of lifesaving advocacy. Your support strengthens our fight to protect kids and save lives in the United States and around the world.
2 months ago
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Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 Today and every day, we’re grateful for all our supporters and partners who work alongside us to protect kids, improve health and save lives. Together, we are creating a healthier and more equitable future for all.
3 months ago
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Tobacco-Free Kids Global
3 months ago
An undeniable statement from
#COP11
: "Youth are not just targets. We are experts, advocates, and innovators driving effective tobacco control." See the essential moments, public actions, and key encounters of COP11’s youth ambassadors in this powerful recap.
#FCTCSavesLives
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3 months ago
As families head to the theaters or cozy up for a holiday movie night, a new report from Truth Initiative & NORC at the University of Chicago raises the alarm about the entertainment industry’s ongoing role in normalizing nicotine use among youth and young adults through tobacco imagery in movies.
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Tobacco Imagery in Movies Surged in 2024, Exposing Millions of Young People to Smoking and Vaping on Screens
New report finds more than half of top 2024 films featured tobacco imagery, continuing a troubling rise that threatens youth prevention and quitting efforts.
https://truthinitiative.org/press/press-release/tobacco-imagery-movies-surged-2024-exposing-millions-young-people-smoking-and
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One week to go! Giving Tuesday is almost here, and your generosity can help protect kids and save lives. Every gift — no matter the amount — fuels our work to create a healthier, more equitable future for all. Get started:
tobaccofreekids.org/donate
3 months ago
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3 months ago
In our “COP11 Tobacco Decisions Explained in 1 Minute” video, we outline how governments made meaningful progress at
#COP11
in Geneva last week.
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The United States is tied for last in the world in the size of its health warnings on cigarette packs, according to a new international report by the Canadian Cancer Society.
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More countries now require tobacco plain packaging and graphic health warnings on cigarette packages
Canadian Cancer Society report highlights global progress on key tobacco control measures
https://cancer.ca/en/about-us/media-releases/2025/international-tobacco-report
3 months ago
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Young people are at the forefront of the fight for health justice, and their leadership is reshaping conversations about health equity.
3 months ago
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Tobacco-Free Kids Global
3 months ago
At
#COP11
in Geneva -- the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control -- delegates, experts, and advocates are working to strengthen global protections against addiction and tobacco industry interference.
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3 months ago
Today at
#COP11
the FCTC Secretariat met with youth delegates from around the world to listen to their experiences and learn about their priorities in tobacco control. These young advocates called for meaningful involvement in the decisions that will shape their future.
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3 months ago
At
#COP11
in Geneva, young advocates met with Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of
@who.int
. They called for increased support for youth-led efforts against the tobacco industry.
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3 months ago
Youth leaders from Europe, Africa and Latin America gathered today at the
#COP11
side event "Youth-led Advocacy: Unmasking Tobacco and Nicotine Industry Narrative to Advance Tobacco-Free Generations."
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Tobacco-Free Kids Global
3 months ago
@ctfkglobal.bsky.social
's Global Young Ambassadors have a clear message for
#COP11
delegates: our health is not for sale. As negotiations move forward, we urge leaders to keep the tobacco industry out of the room and put public health first.
#FCTCSavesLives
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3 months ago
Today at
#COP11
, advocates unveiled the Death Clock, a stark reminder of the human toll of tobacco products. The clock shows how many people have died from tobacco-related disease since 1999, based on WHO estimates.
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3 months ago
Day 1 at
#COP11
: Countries unite to defend public health against tobacco industry interference. Every decision here affects millions of lives.
#FCTCSavesLives
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Tobacco-Free Kids Global
3 months ago
The WHO FCTC has saved millions of lives — but the job isn’t done. Starting next week at
#COP11
in Geneva, governments have a chance to close loopholes and protect another generation from addiction.
#FCTCSavesLives
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Tobacco-Free Kids Global
3 months ago
We’re at the 2025 Global Young Ambassadors Summit to bring youth voices together for stronger tobacco control advocacy and a healthier future. Leaders from around the world are sharing ideas, taking action & proving that the next generation has the power to create real change – today.
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Join us for the next installment of our Campaign for the Culture conversation series on November 18 at 7 PM ET!
3 months ago
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Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi is a truly historic figure whose far-reaching legacy includes protecting the nation’s kids from tobacco and improving the health of all Americans.
3 months ago
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Great news! Denver voters have delivered a resounding win for kids over the tobacco industry by upholding the city’s ordinance ending the sale of flavored tobacco products – including flavored e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
3 months ago
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CityHealth
6 months ago
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed call on city leaders to support and invest in solutions that will end the sale of flavored tobacco products. Read
@tobaccofreekids.bsky.social
’s latest op-ed:
www.nlc.org/article/2025...
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State, Local Lawmakers Must Take the Lead to Reduce Youth Use of Tobacco
Co-authored by Columbus, OH Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Montgomery, AL Mayor Steven L. Reed Two years ago, the U.S. Conference of Mayors passed a bipartisan resolution calling for the elimination of…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2025/06/18/state-local-lawmakers-must-take-the-lead-to-reduce-youth-use-of-tobacco/
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A new poll finds the American public strongly supports advertising campaigns to reduce smoking, such as the CDC’s Tips from Former Smokers campaign and the FDA’s The Real Cost campaign.
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Most Americans back feds' anti-smoking ads: poll
Almost 3 in 4 Americans support government public awareness campaigns to discourage smoking.
https://www.axios.com/2025/08/06/americans-support-anti-smoking-ads-poll
6 months ago
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We’re excited to announce the next installment of our
#CampaignfortheCulture
series — Cuts and Consequences: Current threats to tobacco control and health equity.
6 months ago
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The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has taken a critical step to protect public health by approving an FY 2026 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill that preserves the CDC’s chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs, including the CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health.
6 months ago
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The FDA’s decision to authorize the sale of Juul e-cigarettes, including menthol-flavored products, risks a reversal of recent progress in reducing youth e-cigarette use.
7 months ago
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reposted by
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Vital Strategies
8 months ago
At
#VitalTalks
, Yolonda Richardson CEO of
@tobaccofreekids.bsky.social
and Mary-Ann Etiebet, M.D. CEO of
@vitalstrategies.org
tackled the future of tobacco control advocacy: Ad bans, flavored tobacco, higher taxes & bold leadership in a changing world. Stay tuned for a recording of the event.
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We’re so proud of Agamroop Kaur, our 2022 Barrie Fiske National Youth Advocate of the Year and National Youth Ambassador!
indianexpress.com/article/indi...
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Smoke-free future: How youth are taking the lead against nicotine addiction
Currently pursing a major in Cognitive Science and Global Health at UCLA, Kaur has also served on the Board of Directors for public health NGOs and has spoken on global panels for several organisation...
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/smoke-free-future-youth-nicotine-addiction-10088647/
8 months ago
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Tobacco-Free Kids Global
8 months ago
The World Conference on Tobacco Control reminded us of what’s possible--and of the work still ahead.
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Maine Governor Janet Mills and the state Legislature have delivered a huge win for kids and public health by increasing taxes on tobacco products, including a $1.50 increase in the state cigarette tax.
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/06/23/p...
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Janet Mills signs budget addition with higher Maine cigarette tax into law
"The budget bill enacted by the Legislature, like all lawmaking, is the product of various tradeoffs and compromises," Mills said.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/06/23/politics/state-politics/janet-mills-signs-budget-addition-higher-maine-cigarette-tax-into-law/
8 months ago
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Tobacco-Free Kids Global
8 months ago
She underscored that working together with our global partners, Tobacco-Free Kids is equipped with the legal, communications, and research strategies that can help fight the tobacco industry and its tactics to target the most vulnerable populations around the world.
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Tobacco-Free Kids Global
8 months ago
@ctfkglobal.bsky.social
President and CEO Yolonda C. Richardson delivered a powerful message at today’s
#WCTC2025
plenary session alongside inspiring advocates united in the fight against the tobacco industry.
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Tobacco-Free Kids Global
8 months ago
At the conference, we’ll highlight what’s working, expose the tobacco industry’s latest deceptive tactics, and continue collaborating for a healthier future. 📢 Don’t miss
#WCTC2025
→
www.worldtobaccocontrol.org
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World Conference on Tobacco Control
https://www.worldtobaccocontrol.org
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8 months ago
Just one week to go! From June 23–25, public health champions from every corner of the world will gather in Dublin for the World Conference on Tobacco Control.
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Vital Strategies
8 months ago
Register now to join us at
#VitalTalks
on Tuesday, June 17:
vitalstrat.org/4mCOjO9
Hear from Yolonda C. Richardson
@tobaccofreekids.bsky.social
and Mary-Ann Etiebet, M.D.
@vitalstrategies.org
on the role of advocacy in driving policies that reduce tobacco use and advance public health.
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Today on
#WorldNoTobaccoDay
, we shine a light on Big Tobacco’s marketing tricks that hook kids like: • Flavors like mango, cotton candy, and cola 🍭 • Paid influencers 💰 • Products that look like toys, video games or cosmetics 🎮
9 months ago
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Vital Strategies
9 months ago
From tobacco taxes to flavored product bans, tobacco control advocates have driven historic wins for public health. Join us at
#VitalTalks
on June 17 for Advocacy in Action: A Conversation with Yolonda C. Richardson,
@tobaccofreekids.bsky.social
. Register at:
vitalstrat.org/4mCOjO9
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Tomorrow is
#WorldNoTobaccoDay
– a global call to action where we expose the tobacco industry’s lies, distractions and manipulative marketing.
9 months ago
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The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauds today’s announcement by the FDA that they seized nearly two million units of unauthorized e-cigarette products, with an estimated retail value of nearly $34 million, during a joint enforcement operation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
9 months ago
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