There are thousands of child soldiers in Colombia in guerrilla and paramilitary groups and criminal gangs. Besides this, compulsory military service exists for all young men from the age of 18. They are usually sent into conflict zones and many die.
Just put red paint on your hand, press your hand onto a piece of paper, let it dry, add your name, city and message and send it to politicians to put pressure on them to support the campaign and make improvements!
This Asian country is one of the countries with the highest number of child soldiers in the world. Thousands or even tens of thousands of minors are forced to serve in the state army or in opposition groups.
Theater, Red Hand biscuits, Red Hand balls, Red Hand T-Shirts, YouTube films, benefit concerts, street festivals, banners at schools and town halls – be creative and join the campaign!
Politicians like the German Foreign Minister Steinmeier should act to protect children from recruitment and other abuse in armed conflicts!
Videos
Short film about the Red Hand Campaign
Around 250.000 boys and girls are abused as child soldiers all over the world. More than 400.000 people worldwide already participated in the Red Hand Campaign to protest against this abuse. See how it works and join the...[more]
Publications
- Study: Small Arms in the Hands of Children - German Arms Exports and Child Soldiers (2017)
Flyer: Show the world your Red Hand (2015)
Flyer that can be used for Red Hand activities or for promoting the campaign. It contains basic information about the Red Hand campaign and the political demands
Demands of the Red Hand Campaign
Study: Between Fear and Hope
Child Soldiers as Refugees in Germany
The author Dima Zito has interviewed 14 former child soldiers, boys and girls. She examines their war experience in the home country, the flight and the situation as refugees in Germany.
