International Tobacco Intervention

International Resources

The World Health Organization's Tobacco Free Initiative (TFI) was established in July 1998 to focus international attention, resources and action on the global tobacco epidemic. TFI's objective is to reduce the global burden of disease and death caused by tobacco, thereby protecting present and future generations from the devastating health, social, environmental and economic consequences of tobacco consumption and exposure to tobacco smoke.

As the world's largest independent, non-profit, non-governmental association of cancer-fighting organizations, International Union Against Cancer is a catalyst for responsible dialogue and collective action. UICC brings together a wide range of organizations, including voluntary cancer societies, research and treatment centers, public health authorities, patient support networks and advocacy groups.

The International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Diseases is a registered, not-for-profit, academic, scientific and humanitarian organization, fully independent from any industrial, ideological, political or governmental group. The Society is governed by a group of dedicated health professionals from academia, located in different countries, all with background knowledge and research experience in various areas of human health hazards caused by tobacco use.

The International Network of Women Against Tobacco is a network of close to 1200 members in 70 different countries working toward the elimination of tobacco use and exposure among women. INWAT was founded in 1990 by women tobacco control leaders to address the complex issues of tobacco use among women and young girls.

International Non Governmental Coalition Against Tobacco’s main purpose is to help its members take effective action on tobacco, principally within the context of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). This includes providing information, help to find resources, technical assistance, training, opportunities to link with other members, and coordinate international campaigns.

Research for International Tobacco Control's mission is to create a strong research, funding and knowledge base for the development of effective tobacco control policies and programs that will minimize the threat of tobacco production and consumption to health and human development in developing countries.

The International Council of Nurses is a federation of national nurses’ associations (NNAs), representing nurses in more than 128 countries. Founded in 1899, ICN is the world’s first and widest reaching international organization for health professionals.  Operated by nurses for nurses, ICN works to ensure quality nursing care for all, sound health policies globally, the advancement of nursing knowledge, and the presence worldwide of a respected nursing profession and a competent and satisfied nursing workforce.