Who we are

Coalition for Tobacco Free Armenia (CTFA) is a voluntary union of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) committed to the promotion of non-smoking lifestyle in Armenia.

Mission
Improve health of public through reduction of smoking-attributable morbidity, disability and mortality and promotion of healthy non-smoking lifestyle in Armenia.

Goals

Unite public organizations promoting non-smoking lifestyle
Improve public access to information on health, social, and economic aspects of tobacco issue
Support tobacco control policy and related research
Stimulate public debate and other measures not prohibited by law
Support ratification of the WHO’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control by Armenia
Protect rights of passive smokers (children and non-smokers) in Armenia
Promote public monitoring of tobacco control measures
Disclose tobacco industry methods that falsely create positive images of smoking to promote tobacco products
Collaborate with international tobacco control organizations and organizations promoting healthy lifestyles
Prevent attempts to stigmatize smokers, taking into consideration that nicotine addiction is classified as a treatable condition and that social support along with professional assistance are critical for successful quitting.

Background information
Fifteen non-governmental organizations signed the Memorandum of Understanding on June 11, 2004.
The establishment of the Coalition for Tobacco Free Armenia was facilitated by the Armenian Public Health Alliance, a consortium of three organizations (Armenian Public Health Association, Armenian Public Health Union and the American University of Armenia).

Since 2004, the Coalition for Tobacco Free Armenia is a member of Framework Convention Alliance

Currently, the Coalition for Tobacco Free Armenia has 29 member organizations.

Member Organizations of Coalition for Tobacco Free Armenia

Founding members
Armenian Public Health Alliance:
   American University of Armenia
   Armenian Public Health Association
   Armenian Public Health Union
Armenian Medical Association
Armenian Women for Health and Healthy Environment
Center for Environmental Studies
Children’s Health Care Association
Goris Youth Union, Goris (Syunik region)
Haghartsin Youth NGO
Health Education Association
Human Health Humanitarian Fund
International Center for Human Development

Members
Analysis, Research and Planning for Armenia (ARPA) NGO
Armenian Cardiologists Association
Armenian International Women’s Association
Armtown.com
Community Development and Social Support Center
Development Principles NGO
Family Medicine Academic Union
Greatmed NGO
Health and Welfare, Meghri (Syunik region)
Healthy Generation of Mountaineers
Meghvik NGO
Open Medical Club
People for Healthy Lifestyle
Scientific Association of Medical Students of Armenia (SAMSA)
Syunik’s Women, Goris (Syunik region)
Verelk NGO
Vstahutyan Drner, Hrazdan (Kotayk region)
Woman's Health Protection Association

Who can become a member
Any non-governmental organization that shares our vision and has no relationships with tobacco industry.
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