Tobacco-Free Kids Global
@ctfkglobal.bsky.social
Global program of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Empowering tobacco control movements around the world and advocating for a tobacco free future.
Nothing’s scarier than ultra-processed products and tobacco.
Our advocacy helps fight back.
Happy Halloween from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (@tobaccofreekids.bsky.social) and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (@incubatorghai.bsky.social).
Our advocacy helps fight back.
Happy Halloween from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (@tobaccofreekids.bsky.social) and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (@incubatorghai.bsky.social).
October 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Nothing’s scarier than ultra-processed products and tobacco.
Our advocacy helps fight back.
Happy Halloween from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (@tobaccofreekids.bsky.social) and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (@incubatorghai.bsky.social).
Our advocacy helps fight back.
Happy Halloween from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (@tobaccofreekids.bsky.social) and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (@incubatorghai.bsky.social).
We applaud Dr. Amin Mirhadi of Cedars-Sinai for stepping down from The Aoki Foundation board after learning of Steve Aoki’s promotion of IQOS by Philip Morris International.
Tobacco products are deadly and addictive.
Steve Aoki, please end your collaboration with IQOS.
Tobacco products are deadly and addictive.
Steve Aoki, please end your collaboration with IQOS.
September 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We applaud Dr. Amin Mirhadi of Cedars-Sinai for stepping down from The Aoki Foundation board after learning of Steve Aoki’s promotion of IQOS by Philip Morris International.
Tobacco products are deadly and addictive.
Steve Aoki, please end your collaboration with IQOS.
Tobacco products are deadly and addictive.
Steve Aoki, please end your collaboration with IQOS.
We’ve arrived in Cartagena! The team from @incubatorghai.bsky.social (GHAI) and Tobacco-Free Kids Global is setting the stage for a week of powerful legal strategy sessions on food systems and tobacco control.
August 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
We’ve arrived in Cartagena! The team from @incubatorghai.bsky.social (GHAI) and Tobacco-Free Kids Global is setting the stage for a week of powerful legal strategy sessions on food systems and tobacco control.
The World Conference on Tobacco Control reminded us of what’s possible--and of the work still ahead.
June 26, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The World Conference on Tobacco Control reminded us of what’s possible--and of the work still ahead.
Big Tobacco tried to silence Uruguay.
Uruguay fought back -- and won.
Now, as the World Conference on Tobacco Control wraps up, that win reminds us all:
Public health champions can fight back against the tobacco industry. And countries have the right to protect health.
#WCTC2025 #TobaccoControl
Uruguay fought back -- and won.
Now, as the World Conference on Tobacco Control wraps up, that win reminds us all:
Public health champions can fight back against the tobacco industry. And countries have the right to protect health.
#WCTC2025 #TobaccoControl
June 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Big Tobacco tried to silence Uruguay.
Uruguay fought back -- and won.
Now, as the World Conference on Tobacco Control wraps up, that win reminds us all:
Public health champions can fight back against the tobacco industry. And countries have the right to protect health.
#WCTC2025 #TobaccoControl
Uruguay fought back -- and won.
Now, as the World Conference on Tobacco Control wraps up, that win reminds us all:
Public health champions can fight back against the tobacco industry. And countries have the right to protect health.
#WCTC2025 #TobaccoControl
@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.
June 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
@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.
Dorial Quintyne from Barbados is part of a global movement exposing tobacco industry interference and demanding health justice.
Her message, and that of other youth advocates, will echo through the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin.
#WCTC2025 #TobaccoControl
Her message, and that of other youth advocates, will echo through the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin.
#WCTC2025 #TobaccoControl
June 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Dorial Quintyne from Barbados is part of a global movement exposing tobacco industry interference and demanding health justice.
Her message, and that of other youth advocates, will echo through the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin.
#WCTC2025 #TobaccoControl
Her message, and that of other youth advocates, will echo through the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin.
#WCTC2025 #TobaccoControl
Jasmina Čerkić is showing the world how tobacco control is about more than health—it’s about justice, equity, and stronger communities.
She’s bringing that powerful message from Bosnia and Herzegovina to the World Conference on Tobacco Control (WCTC) in Dublin. #WCTC2025 #TobaccoControl
She’s bringing that powerful message from Bosnia and Herzegovina to the World Conference on Tobacco Control (WCTC) in Dublin. #WCTC2025 #TobaccoControl
June 23, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Jasmina Čerkić is showing the world how tobacco control is about more than health—it’s about justice, equity, and stronger communities.
She’s bringing that powerful message from Bosnia and Herzegovina to the World Conference on Tobacco Control (WCTC) in Dublin. #WCTC2025 #TobaccoControl
She’s bringing that powerful message from Bosnia and Herzegovina to the World Conference on Tobacco Control (WCTC) in Dublin. #WCTC2025 #TobaccoControl
A landmark moment at #WCTC2025: we just launched a powerful new tool to accelerate the fight against tobacco—everywhere.
The Budget Advocacy Toolkit for Tobacco Control is the first global resource of its kind, to help advocates secure national funding for life-saving tobacco control programs.
The Budget Advocacy Toolkit for Tobacco Control is the first global resource of its kind, to help advocates secure national funding for life-saving tobacco control programs.
June 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
A landmark moment at #WCTC2025: we just launched a powerful new tool to accelerate the fight against tobacco—everywhere.
The Budget Advocacy Toolkit for Tobacco Control is the first global resource of its kind, to help advocates secure national funding for life-saving tobacco control programs.
The Budget Advocacy Toolkit for Tobacco Control is the first global resource of its kind, to help advocates secure national funding for life-saving tobacco control programs.
📢 Today at the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, @WHO released a report showing major progress: 155 countries have implemented at least one best-practice tobacco control policy, protecting over 6.1 billion people – up from 1 billion in 2007.
June 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
📢 Today at the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, @WHO released a report showing major progress: 155 countries have implemented at least one best-practice tobacco control policy, protecting over 6.1 billion people – up from 1 billion in 2007.
The tobacco industry interferes with the judiciary globally and this powerful #WCTC2025 session, chaired by CTFK's Monique Muggli, exposed how Big Tobacco co-opts human rights language and weaponizes the legal system to block, delay, and dismantle life-saving public health policies.
June 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The tobacco industry interferes with the judiciary globally and this powerful #WCTC2025 session, chaired by CTFK's Monique Muggli, exposed how Big Tobacco co-opts human rights language and weaponizes the legal system to block, delay, and dismantle life-saving public health policies.
Tobacco control isn’t theory. It’s evidence-based policies and measurable progress.
We’re seeing fewer young people smoking.
We’re seeing lives saved.
We’re seeing fewer young people smoking.
We’re seeing lives saved.
June 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Tobacco control isn’t theory. It’s evidence-based policies and measurable progress.
We’re seeing fewer young people smoking.
We’re seeing lives saved.
We’re seeing fewer young people smoking.
We’re seeing lives saved.
Ni Made Shellasih’s story from Indonesia reminds us why we fight.
At the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, beginning tomorrow, she’s calling out how the tobacco industry preys on youth and families—and why we must act now to protect future generations. #WCTC2025 #TobaccoControl
At the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, beginning tomorrow, she’s calling out how the tobacco industry preys on youth and families—and why we must act now to protect future generations. #WCTC2025 #TobaccoControl
June 22, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Ni Made Shellasih’s story from Indonesia reminds us why we fight.
At the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, beginning tomorrow, she’s calling out how the tobacco industry preys on youth and families—and why we must act now to protect future generations. #WCTC2025 #TobaccoControl
At the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, beginning tomorrow, she’s calling out how the tobacco industry preys on youth and families—and why we must act now to protect future generations. #WCTC2025 #TobaccoControl
Want to change how your country funds tobacco control?
Come to our interactive Budget Advocacy Toolkit launch at the World Conference on Tobacco Control (#WCTC2025) this Monday in Dublin.
Come to our interactive Budget Advocacy Toolkit launch at the World Conference on Tobacco Control (#WCTC2025) this Monday in Dublin.
June 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Want to change how your country funds tobacco control?
Come to our interactive Budget Advocacy Toolkit launch at the World Conference on Tobacco Control (#WCTC2025) this Monday in Dublin.
Come to our interactive Budget Advocacy Toolkit launch at the World Conference on Tobacco Control (#WCTC2025) this Monday in Dublin.
On Monday, global public health leaders, advocates and youth voices will gather in Dublin for the World Conference on Tobacco Control. It's not just a meeting — it's a rallying point for a movement driving lifesaving progress worldwide.
June 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
On Monday, global public health leaders, advocates and youth voices will gather in Dublin for the World Conference on Tobacco Control. It's not just a meeting — it's a rallying point for a movement driving lifesaving progress worldwide.
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.
June 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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.
On June 23, we’re proud to launch our Tobacco Control Budget Advocacy Toolkit at the World Conference on Tobacco Control 💼
June 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
On June 23, we’re proud to launch our Tobacco Control Budget Advocacy Toolkit at the World Conference on Tobacco Control 💼
This #WorldNoTobaccoDay, we shine a light on Big Tobacco’s marketing tricks that hook kids:
• Flavors like mango, cotton candy, and cola
• Paid influencers
• Products that look like toys, video games or cosmetics
• Flavors like mango, cotton candy, and cola
• Paid influencers
• Products that look like toys, video games or cosmetics
May 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM
This #WorldNoTobaccoDay, we shine a light on Big Tobacco’s marketing tricks that hook kids:
• Flavors like mango, cotton candy, and cola
• Paid influencers
• Products that look like toys, video games or cosmetics
• Flavors like mango, cotton candy, and cola
• Paid influencers
• Products that look like toys, video games or cosmetics
💬 A powerful week of learning, leadership, and action.
At the 2025 China Tobacco Control Leadership Seminar, 47 participants from across China and around the world didn’t just develop new strategies — they ignited their commitment to a tobacco-free future.
At the 2025 China Tobacco Control Leadership Seminar, 47 participants from across China and around the world didn’t just develop new strategies — they ignited their commitment to a tobacco-free future.
April 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
💬 A powerful week of learning, leadership, and action.
At the 2025 China Tobacco Control Leadership Seminar, 47 participants from across China and around the world didn’t just develop new strategies — they ignited their commitment to a tobacco-free future.
At the 2025 China Tobacco Control Leadership Seminar, 47 participants from across China and around the world didn’t just develop new strategies — they ignited their commitment to a tobacco-free future.
📊 Pictorial health warnings are required on packs—but less than 40% of smokers notice them
But enforcement is falling behind. Ad exposure has tripled. Secondhand smoke is still too common.
Let’s protect progress—and save lives.
See our statement here:
But enforcement is falling behind. Ad exposure has tripled. Secondhand smoke is still too common.
Let’s protect progress—and save lives.
See our statement here:
April 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
📊 Pictorial health warnings are required on packs—but less than 40% of smokers notice them
But enforcement is falling behind. Ad exposure has tripled. Secondhand smoke is still too common.
Let’s protect progress—and save lives.
See our statement here:
But enforcement is falling behind. Ad exposure has tripled. Secondhand smoke is still too common.
Let’s protect progress—and save lives.
See our statement here:
We’re thrilled to recognize Manik Marganamahendra of Indonesia as our Global Young Ambassador of the Year.
April 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We’re thrilled to recognize Manik Marganamahendra of Indonesia as our Global Young Ambassador of the Year.
In Neuquén, Argentina, young people didn’t just show up—they are leading.
This activation was imagined, built, and led entirely by Latin American youth, calling out Big Tobacco’s manipulative tactics and taking a stand for their health and their future.
This isn’t just awareness. It’s a movement.
This activation was imagined, built, and led entirely by Latin American youth, calling out Big Tobacco’s manipulative tactics and taking a stand for their health and their future.
This isn’t just awareness. It’s a movement.
March 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
In Neuquén, Argentina, young people didn’t just show up—they are leading.
This activation was imagined, built, and led entirely by Latin American youth, calling out Big Tobacco’s manipulative tactics and taking a stand for their health and their future.
This isn’t just awareness. It’s a movement.
This activation was imagined, built, and led entirely by Latin American youth, calling out Big Tobacco’s manipulative tactics and taking a stand for their health and their future.
This isn’t just awareness. It’s a movement.
Young leaders in Latin America are stepping up in the fight against tobacco! Last week’s workshop in Neuquén, Argentina highlighted the power of comprehensive advocacy, data-driven campaigns, and bold action to counter Big Tobacco’s deadly tactics. The future is tobacco-free!
March 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Young leaders in Latin America are stepping up in the fight against tobacco! Last week’s workshop in Neuquén, Argentina highlighted the power of comprehensive advocacy, data-driven campaigns, and bold action to counter Big Tobacco’s deadly tactics. The future is tobacco-free!
Latin American youth take action! Yesterday, we hit the streets at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Neuquén for a creative activation as part of the #MenosHumoMásData campaign.
March 14, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Latin American youth take action! Yesterday, we hit the streets at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Neuquén for a creative activation as part of the #MenosHumoMásData campaign.
Tobacco control isn’t just about health—it’s about justice. Today, Latin American youth advocates united with government leaders, law students, and experts to confront the tobacco industry’s impact on public health and human rights.
March 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Tobacco control isn’t just about health—it’s about justice. Today, Latin American youth advocates united with government leaders, law students, and experts to confront the tobacco industry’s impact on public health and human rights.