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.

The Indiana General Assembly has delivered a resounding victory for kids and public health by passing a $2 per pack cigarette tax increase, along with increases on e-cigarettes and other tobacco products.

Our 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards are coming up fast on May 8 at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. We can’t wait to honor the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions from the United States and around the world!

We’re excited to announce that our 2025 Group Youth Advocates of the Year Award goes to the Ramsey County Student Action Team (SAT) of Ramsey County, Minnesota, represented by Clara Seely, Summer Balfanz and Mỹ Linh Nguyễn.

We’re thrilled to recognize Manik Marganamahendra of Indonesia as our Global Young Ambassador of the Year.

The CDC’s Office of Smoking and Health is on the front lines in protecting kids and saving lives from tobacco – the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. www.statnews.com/2025/04/14/c...

This #WorldHealthDay, we’re reflecting on how our advocates help shape a healthier, more equitable future. From expanding access to naloxone to protecting kids from junk food marketing—our work drives change that lasts. Learn more: advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-04...

A new study by the American Cancer Society finds that over 3.8 million lives have been saved from lung cancer over the last five decades in the U.S., largely because of substantial reductions in cigarette smoking.

In a victory for kids & public health, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the FDA followed the law in rejecting marketing applications for flavored e-cigarette products. The case involved nicotine e-liquids with blatantly kid-friendly flavors like “Peachy Strawberry” and “Iced Lemonade.”

We’re excited to announce that this year’s Global Health Advocacy Changemaker Award will be presented to Damilola Ademuyiwa of Nigeria.

A federal judge ruled that Utah can implement its law prohibiting the sale of most flavored e-cigarettes. This is a terrific step to protect kids from these highly addictive products. Utah is one of six states that have prohibited or greatly restricted the sale of flavored e-cigarettes.

We’re thrilled to announce that we will present our Champion Award to The Navajo Nation Air is Life Health Coalition, represented by Dr. Patricia Nez Henderson.

Join us on May 8, 2025, at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., for an evening of community as we honor the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions from the United States and around the world. Learn more at tfk.org/awards #YAYA2025

🌍🚭 This #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the women leading the fight for a healthier and more equitable future for all, and a world where the tobacco industry no longer profits from addiction and disease.

Donita Garcia, a former smoker and now a certified tobacco treatment specialist in Hawaii, wrote a powerful op-ed calling for the elimination of flavored tobacco products.

But the fight isn’t over. The tobacco industry continues to adapt, pushing addictive products, targeting children and undermining progress. Now—more than ever—we must work together to fully implement the FCTC and protect future generations. #FCTC20Years #WeAre20

Happy 20th to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control! 🎉 Over the past two decades, this landmark treaty has transformed public health—saving lives, strengthening policies, and empowering countries to stand up to Big Tobacco. Its global impact is undeniable.

Cigarette smoking is a leading cause of chronic diseases – and the #1 cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. We can’t end the chronic disease epidemic without taking on tobacco.

For decades, Big Tobacco has targeted Black Americans with marketing for menthol cigarettes, and the impact on Black health has been devastating. That’s why we remain committed to ending the sale of menthol cigarettes. It will advance health equity and save lives. #BlackHistoryMonth

No industry has done more to cause chronic disease and death than the tobacco industry. To end the chronic disease epidemic, we must prevent kids from starting to use tobacco and help more tobacco users quit.

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we remain committed to ending the tobacco industry’s decades-long, predatory targeting of Black communities with menthol cigarettes.

The decision to cut thousands of employees at the CDC and other health and scientific agencies weakens the nation’s public health infrastructure and puts the health and safety of Americans at risk.

This week, over 300 youth advocates kicked off the countdown to #TakeDownTobacco National Day of Action with their Youth Advocacy Day at the Indiana State House.    These young leaders came together to call out Big Tobacco and demand action to protect Indiana’s youth.   Well done! 👏 #ActionSpeaks