Since its transfer from the American Cancer Society to UICC in 1993, membership has quickly grown to over 2000 members to date, ranging from news editors, health educators and congress organizers to national and international cancer organizations, societies and information centres. It offered access to nearly 50 Internet-linked computers and put the Tobacco Control Library with a unique collection of reprints of key articles at the disposal of delegates. Multilingual staff and volunteers provided assistance and training in how to use the World Wide Web and how to set up a website. The online tobacco encyclopedia was developed in partnership with the University of Sydney and Tobacco Control, An International Journal , and is maintained by volunteer editors. It collaborates closely with all major tobacco control organizations.
Membership is free of charge.
Kamel helped to identify 180 young leaders who will disseminate tobacco-control messages to approximately 10,000 students. Theresa will be working as a partner with the Global Leadership Program and will be acting as a hub for transmission of tobacco information in Africa. The International Tobacco-Control Network ensures that the development and advocacy for WHO's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control reaches all corners of the world. The creation of this vibrant, globally connected and influential network of non-governmental organizations is increasing the promotion of tobacco control policies. It is impossible to understate its importance.