Iraq: Sulaimaniya - GCC Youth Make Anti-Smoking Statement

GCC youth in Sulimaniya implemented a smoking awareness campaign in one of the city’s big parks.  The activity was comprised of two phases, the first being the presentation of two-hour sessions for GCC youth about the harms of smoking.  The second phase was creating awareness through displaying a gallery of pictures reflecting the dangers of smoking.  During this activity, the GCC leaders focused on teenagers, as they are the most likely age group to develop a nicotine habit.  Hundreds of people attended the event.  The GCC youth also presented stickers to attendees, which had anti-smoking messages and the GCC logo on them.  Satellite and local TV channels covered the event.