About Courage Against Tobacco
Celebrating the defenders of public health who stand up to the tobacco industry.
Our Mission
The true value of Courage Against Tobacco lies in the millions of lives saved through strong tobacco control policies. We believe defending public health should never come at a cost.
Behind every tobacco-free space, advertisement ban, and tobacco tax is someone who fought industry interference to protect public health. At CourageAgainstTobacco.org, we celebrate these advocates who face attacks yet persist in their mission to save thousands of lives.
Our platform serves as both a tribute to these unsung heroes and a resource for those continuing the fight against the tobacco industry's harmful influence on public health policy.
Our Goals
- Document and expose the tactics used by the tobacco industry to attack public health advocates.
- Provide support and resources to those facing attacks for their tobacco control work.
- Advocate for stronger protections for public health defenders worldwide.
- Connect a global network of advocates to share strategies and solidarity.
We believe that by shining a light on industry attack tactics and supporting those who stand firm against them, we can strengthen the global tobacco control movement and save more lives.
An Initiative of
The Courage Against Tobacco website is a GGTC initiative, developed with support from the University of Bath’s Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG). This complements GGTC’s broader work supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control
GGTC empowers change-makers with cutting-edge strategies and tools to ensure that the health of millions around the world would not suffer at the hands of the tobacco industry.
University of Bath
Tobacco Control Research Group
A multidisciplinary, international research group which examines how companies influence health and policy; and evaluates and provides evidence for policy change.
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