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NOW - New York State Pledges to Say "No Thanks, Big Tobacco"
February 25, 2009 |
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The National Organization for Women-NYS is proud to join the Task Force for Tobacco-Free Women and Girls as they announce findings in the “No Strings Attached” project and urge organizations to make a written commitment to refuse donations of any kind from tobacco companies.
NOW-NYS pledges to refuse such donations. The tobacco and fashion industries in particular, specialize in targeting young women and girls. Over a decade ago, NOW launched its first “Love Your Body” campaign to educate and encourage women and girls to say "no" to negative stereotypes and "yes" to awareness, health, and a positive body image. We are proud to continue this campaign every year and we are proud to be celebrated as an organization that says “No thanks, to big tobacco.”
On behalf of over 40,000 contributing members in New York State, we will continue to refuse funds from any corporations that choose to sabotage the health of young women and girls.
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