Reducing Discrimination Initiative

National Society Activities

"Stopp Volden"
Norweigan Red Cross, Guatemala Red Cross, Lithuanian Red Cross, Colombian Red Cross, Lebanese Red Cross and others

In 1995 a boy was shot and killed in Oslo. As an expression of sympathy, Norwegian people spontaneously began leaving white handprints near the scene of the crime. The Norwegian Red Cross youth section decided to launch a nationwide movement, symbolized by the image of a handprint and the words stopp volden (stop violence), to curb and prevent violence. The movement aims to change people's attitudes, combat the spread of violence and help victims. Over 200,000 people have committed themselves to take a stand against violence, and what began as a local initiative is becoming an international campaign as Lithuania, Guatemala (English / Spanish), Colombia, and Lebanon launch national 'Stop Violence' programmes.

Other Activities of the Norwegian Red Cross Youth - in English

Contact:
Norwegian Red Cross - info.internett@redcross.no / documentation.center@redcross.no
Stopp Volden - stopp.volden@redcross.no
Norwegian Red Cross Youth - youth@redcross.no
Guatemala Red Cross - crg@guate.net
Colombian Red Cross, Antioquia Branch - crantioquia@epm.net.co