Hold hands against mines; show solidarity with the movement to eliminate this weapon! The Thai Campaign to Ban Landmines (TCBL) held a “Hold Hands Against Mines” campaign throughout Thailand in the lead-up to the Fifth Meeting of States Parties (5MSP) to the Mine Ban Treaty, held in September 2003 in Bangkok.
For months leading up to the 5MSP, campaigners brought blank, white cotton banners and plenty of colorful paint to events all over the country. At information stands, presentations, community festivals and other activities they asked people to place their painted handprint on a banner to show their support for a mine-free world.
Over ten thousand handprints were collected from all over the country. They were displayed throughout the 5MSP to show visiting diplomats and campaigners the overwhelming Thai public support for the mine ban.
Now you too can organize a hold hands against mines campaign! Click here for a downloadable (Word) mini-action kit to help you organize a campaign to hold hands against mines.
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