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Taking measures to prevent diseases, improve our health, and extend our lifespan
A disease affecting people from all walks of life
The condition where technology controls a person
Individuals may be referred to addiction treatment centers if deemed necessary
Promoting mental well-being by coping with stress and recognizing abilities
One of the most widely abused substances globally due to nicotine addiction
Activation of the brain's reward pleasure mechanism by repeating a certain behavior
Complete well-being physically, mentally, and socially
A product containing vaporized nicotine reported as harmful.
1.85 million out of 3 million deaths in 2017 were preventable.
The process of recovery by combating addiction
Inability to quit substances despite knowing the physical and psychological harms
Risking something valuable in hopes of gaining something more valuable
The beginning of the body's purification process after quitting substance use
The process of reintegrating into society healthily
The International Federation of Green Crescent (IFGC) is an umbrella organization uniting more than 65 Country Green Crescents. Its primary goal is to foster global partnerships and collaborative efforts to advance addiction prevention worldwide.
Established on November 7, 2016, in Istanbul, the International Federation of Green Crescent (IFGC) was founded through the collaboration of 30 Green Crescent societies from around the world, united by a shared vision of promoting healthy, resilient, and addiction-free communities globally.
The IFGC brings together independent Country Green Crescent organizations under a common platform to foster international solidarity, build institutional capacity, and develop effective strategies against a wide range of addictions—including tobacco, alcohol, drugs, technology, and gambling—tailored to the specific needs and cultural contexts of each country.
Today, members of the IFGC are actively operating in 65 countries across five continents, with the Federation continuing to expand its network as new Country Green Crescents are established. Each member operates as an independent, locally registered organization committed to the IFGC’s core principles and goals.
In addition to strengthening national efforts, the IFGC promotes global collaboration by encouraging the active participation of its members in international forums, including those organized by the United Nations and other global institutions.
With its growing network and strong commitment to public health and prevention, the IFGC continues to play a key role in shaping global addiction policy, advocacy, and community resilience
IFGC members engage in advocacy efforts both nationally and regionally, as well as globally, to improve public health. They also develop active collaborations in various areas such as social awareness, education, project management, addiction prevention, intervention and rehabilitation with different social groups, NGOs, government agencies, national and international organizations.
The International Federation of Green Crescent supports Country Green Crescents in various thematic areas to ensure their organizational development and enable them to carry out effective activities against addiction risks in their countries. This support focuses on areas such as official establishment processes and organizational development, project and program management, education management, international memberships and collaborations, advocacy, communication and campaign management.
In addition, IFGC supports and encourages the active representation of Country Green Crescents in international forums and events organized by the United Nations and various international institutions and organizations.
As of 2023, including Turkish Green Crescent, a total of 47 Country Green Crescents are members of the Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs (VNGOC). Moreover, since 2013, a total of 25 Country Green Crescents, starting with Turkish Green Crescent, have been granted Special Consultative Status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Since 2016, Country Green Crescents have organized and participated as event partners in side-events during the annual Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) meetings convened by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). To date, Country Green Crescents have organized 57 side-events at these meetings.
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