BACKGROUND-AIM:
The Unfairtobacco education programme takes a holistic approach to tobacco/nicotine use. From seedbed to cigarette butt, from mines to electronic waste, the supply chains of tobacco/nicotine products are associated with severe environmental damage and the violation of human rights, particularly the rights of the child. An important part of these supply chains is located in the Global South where tobacco is grown, harvested, cured (associated with child labour) and minerals are mined (associated with land grabbing and water contamination). Exploring the supply chains offers a fresh approach to these products beyond their impact on human health. The broader picture of these industries exposes how the tobacco/nicotine industry is generating profits at the expense of people and the environment. Based on that knowledge, participants discuss how a sustainable change could be achieved by different stakeholders, including themselves.

METHODS:
We offer workshops and prevention days, learning stations and an exhibition tailored to adolescents (12+) and young adults in different types and levels of secondary schools. We use activating methods such as disassembling e-cigarettes, quizzes, small group discussions and role plays. We also provide teachers with education material, videos and support to create their own addiction prevention lessons.

RESULTS:
The participants show in their feedback that they gathered new knowledge about the supply chains of tobacco/nicotine products and see them in a different light than before. Teachers also report back about students’ new perspectives on tobacco/nicotine use.

CONCLUSIONS:
Unfairtobacco’s education programme supports addiction prevention by raising awareness about supply chains issues of tobacco/nicotine products and by connecting public health to human rights and environment protection. Youth tobacco and vaping prevention / health promotion