According to the Public Relations of the Iranian Anti-Tobacco Association (IATA), every year, on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day on May 3131, extensive measures are taken worldwide revolving around the World Health Organization’s (WHO) annual theme. These global efforts aim to raise public awareness regarding the dangers of tobacco consumption, exposure to secondhand smoke, and the prevention of related diseases.
The WHO theme for World No Tobacco Day in 20262026 is “Unveiling the Glamour: Tackling Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction.” This theme emphasizes exposing the tactics used by the tobacco and nicotine industries to glamorize their products, particularly targeting children and adolescents. The goal is to raise global awareness and foster support for enacting and enforcing effective policies to prevent the glamorization of tobacco and nicotine products.
Following a coordination meeting for National No Tobacco Week at the Secretariat of the National Tobacco Control Headquarters (Ministry of Health and Medical Education), the national theme for the year 14051405 (20262026) was determined as “Exposing Glamorization and False Advertising for a Tobacco-Free Generation.”
The daily themes for the National No Tobacco Week (May 2525 – May 3131) have been announced as follows:
- Monday, May 2525: Tobacco-Free Families for a Tobacco-Free Generation
- Tuesday, May 2626: A Tobacco-Free Generation through Self-Care and Mental Health
- Wednesday, May 2727 (Eid al-Adha): A Tobacco-Free Generation through the Promotion of Religious Teachings
- Thursday, May 2828: Commitment and Participation of Guilds for a Tobacco-Free Generation
- Friday, May 2929: A Tobacco-Free Generation through Sports and Healthy Recreation
- Saturday, May 3030: Educating Youth and Adolescents for a Tobacco-Free Generation
- Sunday, May 3131 (World No Tobacco Day): Media Commitment and Participation to Expose Tobacco Industry Tactics
