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Take Down Tobacco
3 days ago
It's
#TakeDownTobacco
National Day of Action! ⚡️ Tobacco companies are aggressively marketing deadly and addictive products while raking in billions of dollars in profits.
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The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults fell to a historic low of 9.9% in 2024, down sharply from a high of 42.4% in 1965. Vox calls it “the most successful health campaign in modern history.” But this battle is far from over.
3 days ago
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🎉 Just a few days to go!
#TakeDownTobacco
National Day of Action is happening April 1. Join young advocates and communities across the country as we expose Big Tobacco. Keep an eye out for updates at:
www.takedowntobacco.org/day-of-action
7 days ago
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We’re excited to announce that we will present the 2026 Global Health Advocacy Changemaker Award to Alejandra Leal of Mexico.
8 days ago
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Philip Morris International claims they market their Zyn nicotine pouches only to adult tobacco users.
billboardphilippines.com/culture/bill...
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Billboard Philippines X Summer Sundown With ZYN
Billboard Philippines X returned with Summer Sundown, together with ZYN — an afternoon of live music, rooftop sunsets, and a celebration kicking off the season.
https://billboardphilippines.com/culture/billboard-collab/billboard-philippines-x-summer-sundown-kicks-off-an-uninterrupted-season-with-zyn/
9 days ago
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Great news: West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey has signed into law legislation allocating $2.9 million of the state’s Juul settlement funds toward tobacco prevention programs.
westvirginiawatch.com/2026/03/20/m...
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Morrisey signs youth smoking prevention bill into law • West Virginia Watch
Gov. Morrisey has signed into law a bill that will allocate a portion of the state’s settlement wit Juul to anti-smoking and vaping programs.
https://westvirginiawatch.com/2026/03/20/morrisey-signs-youth-smoking-prevention-bill-into-law/
14 days ago
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Joined by Governor Josh Green and other officials, dozens of Hawai’i youth rallied at the State Capitol in Honolulu this week as part of our
#TakeDownTobacco
National Day of Action.
14 days ago
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We’re thrilled to announce that we will present our 2026 Champion Award to Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, the 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States.
15 days ago
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Formula 1 shouldn’t be a vehicle for promoting harmful and addictive tobacco products to kids. As the sport works to expand its young fanbase, tobacco companies are sponsoring F1 cars and drivers to market nicotine pouches to millions of young people around the world.
24 days ago
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Tobacco-Free Kids Global
27 days ago
🌍🚭 This
#InternationalWomensDay
, we celebrate the women across the globe who challenge the power of the tobacco industry and stand up for healthier communities.
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Tobacco giants Philip Morris International and British American Tobacco claim they don’t market to kids, yet they’re sponsoring popular Formula 1 racing teams that reach millions of young fans.
www.reuters.com/sports/formu...
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Campaigners say Big Tobacco targets kids via F1, call for sponsorship ban
Formula One, followed by millions of children worldwide, should bar sponsorship deals with tobacco companies seeking to drive uptake of addictive nicotine pouches, 162 anti-tobacco and health groups s...
https://www.reuters.com/sports/formula1/campaigners-say-big-tobacco-targets-kids-via-f1-call-sponsorship-ban-2026-03-04/
about 1 month ago
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Today we are joining more than 160 organizations in calling on F1 to end its relationships with tobacco companies and ban sponsorships for all tobacco products, including nicotine pouches.
about 1 month ago
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This week marks the 36th anniversary of a landmark federal law that made all U.S. domestic airline flights smoke-free – the result of incredible leadership by Sen. Dick Durbin, brave flight attendants and many others.
about 1 month ago
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“Big Tobacco is targeting us, through flavors, vapes and marketing designed to hook kids before they even realize what the risks are,” Cutright, of Harrison County, told the crowd.
about 1 month ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
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Vital Strategies
3 months 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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3 months ago
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We’re proud to present our 2025 Annual Report.
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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.
4 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
4 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.
4 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.
4 months ago
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Tobacco-Free Kids Global
4 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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4 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
4 months ago
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Tobacco-Free Kids Global
4 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
4 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.
4 months ago
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Tobacco-Free Kids Global
5 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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Tobacco-Free Kids Global
5 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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Tobacco-Free Kids Global
5 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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Tobacco-Free Kids Global
5 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
5 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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Tobacco-Free Kids Global
5 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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Tobacco-Free Kids Global
5 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
5 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
5 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!
5 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.
5 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.
5 months ago
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CityHealth
8 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
8 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.
8 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.
8 months ago
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