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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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

In our “COP11 Tobacco Decisions Explained in 1 Minute” video, we outline how governments made meaningful progress at #COP11 in Geneva last week.

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.

Young people are at the forefront of the fight for health justice, and their leadership is reshaping conversations about health equity.

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.

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.

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.

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."

@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

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.

Day 1 at #COP11: Countries unite to defend public health against tobacco industry interference. Every decision here affects millions of lives. #FCTCSavesLives

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

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.

Join us for the next installment of our Campaign for the Culture conversation series on November 18 at 7 PM ET!

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.

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.

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...

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.

We’re excited to announce the next installment of our #CampaignfortheCulture series — Cuts and Consequences: Current threats to tobacco control and health equity.

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.

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.

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.

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...

The World Conference on Tobacco Control reminded us of what’s possible--and of the work still ahead.

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...

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.

@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.

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

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.

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.

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 🎮

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

Tomorrow is #WorldNoTobaccoDay – a global call to action where we expose the tobacco industry’s lies, distractions and manipulative marketing.

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).

Flavored e-cigarettes now on the market deliver ever-greater levels of nicotine at lower prices, increasing the risk to kids. Some products contain as much nicotine as 200 cigarettes or more. The industry’s strategy is clear: Lure kids with fun flavors and hook them with massive doses of nicotine.

Congress must support and fund CDC and FDA programs that protect kids and save lives from tobacco. It would be costly mistake to let up on these efforts now.

Today we joined youth advocates with Mobilize Against Tobacco Lies to rally outside Altria’s annual shareholder meeting. While the tobacco giant bragged to shareholders about its profits, youth advocates exposed the truth about its deadly and highly addictive business.

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us last week at our 2025 Youth Advocate of the Year Awards! Thank you for supporting our work and joining us in honoring incredible young leaders and public health champions from the U.S. and around the world. Swipe to see photos from the evening!

NBC4 in Washington DC recently ran a terrific story highlighting how e-cigarettes continue to pose serious health risks to kids. Manufacturers lure kids with fun flavors and built-in video games and hook them with massive doses of nicotine.

A night to remember, honoring those who lead with heart and grit 💫 Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year’s Youth Advocates of the Year Awards!

NEW STUDY CONFIRMS: Many disposable e-cigarettes sold today come in bigger sizes and are cheaper than those ever sold before. truthinitiative.org/press/press-...

We’re thrilled to announce that we will present our 2025 Barrie Fiske National Youth Advocate of the Year Award to Carina Chen of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Carina has been a leader in working to reduce youth tobacco use in Oklahoma.

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is excited to name Brian King as Executive Vice President for U.S. Programs to lead our work at the federal, state and local levels to protect children from harmful and addictive tobacco products and save lives.

We’re thrilled to present our 2025 Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence to Dinh Thi Thu Thuy of Viet Nam. She is Deputy Director of the Department of Legislation within Viet Nam’s Ministry of Health and a leading figure in the country’s tobacco control movement.