Red Hand Day on 12th February and the campaign to stop the use of child soldiers are existing for over 15 years. Hundreds and thousands of handprints have been collected in more than 50 countries and …

Former child soldiers from Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire sent messages pleading for rehabilitation and assistance for former child soldiers. Hundreds of events, such as marches, petitions, school …

Red Hand Day is observed annually on February 12 as a call-to-action event to bring an end to child soldiers, also known as ‘International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers.’

Feburary 12th is Red Hand Day—an international awareness day to acknowledge the thousands of boys and girls who are recruited into armed groups. These children witness horrific violence and …

Every year on February 12, Red Hand Day encourages political leaders to stop the use of child soldiers. This day is also referred to as the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers.

Apr 7, 2025 · Red Hand Day, also known as International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers, is here to raise awareness about the problem and garner support for the rescue and release of these …

Red Hand Day is an important reminder that there are still many children around the world who are recruited and used as soldiers. It sheds light on a crucial issue that needs to be addressed - and …

February 19, 2024 – On February 12, WPDI marked International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers, also known as Red Hand Day, a day dedicated to advocacy against the use of children as soldiers …

Read about Red Hand Day around the world in 2026. Find out the dates, history and traditions of Red Hand Day.

Feb 12, 2025 · Also known as ‘Red Hand Day’, this day of international awareness aims to remind the international community to strengthen efforts to end the recruitment and use of children in armed …