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Bring Us Back Together!
Nothing can be more terrifying for a child
than to find him or herself alone, lost
or separated from family and relatives–
all the more so in the midst of war. It
is important to reunite children with
their parents and relatives.
HeLp Us!
War can take children away from their
families, driving them from their homes
and onto the roads. Children need to be
given all the basic necessities of life–
shelter, food, clean water, clothes and
medical care.
HeaL Us!
Children suffer physically and emotionally
in times of war. They need medical treatment
and emotional support. Sport, and in
particular football, can help rehabilitate
children.
Keep Us Out!
Usually victims of war, children can also
become fighters against their will.
Children under 18 must not be allowed to
take part in the fighting.
A special symbol, drawn from a child's perspective, was
created to communicate the desire of children to be able
to experience the fun and joY of football – not suffer
the consequences of war.
'Children don't start wars,
but often they are the
ones who pay dearest.'Pierluigi Collin
a
Photos: UEFA/ Fabio Bozzani, UEFA/ John Hyam
ICRC/ Boris Heger, ICRC/ Nick Danziger
Protect
us!
Children are especially vulnerable in
times of war. Often, they are witness
to horrible atrocities, are separated
from their families, or are themselves
drawn into the fighting. Children
living in war need to be protected,
to limit the terrible effect war has
on their lives and future.
UEFA and the International Committee
of the Red Cross (ICRC) are
highlighting four critical issues in
the run up to UEFA EURO 2004TM in an
effort to draw the world's attention
toward this problem.
“My name is Mah-bibi.
I don’t know myself
but people tell me I
am 10. One of my
brothers is 5 and
the other is 7. I
take care of them.
When my brothers are hungry they ask me
for food. People tell me there is war but I only
think
about hunger.”Mah-bibi, Afghanistan
PLay by
the ruLes!
Football referees ensure that the rules
of the game are respected. Likewise,
the ICRC seeks to ensure that the rules
of combat are respected. Four leading
international referees are serving as
Children in War ambassadors, raising
the visibility of the need to protect
children and ensure that the rules
specially addressing their needs and
agreed under international humanitarian
law are abided by.
A Look at the facts
• Approximately 10 million children and adolescents
are refugees and internally displaced people.
• It is estimated that 300,000 children under
18 are fighting in armed conflicts in more than
30 countries. Over the last decade, it has been
reported that more than one million have suffered
this fate.
• At the end of 2003, over 7,000 children separated
from their families were registered with the
ICRC.
• During 2003, the ICRC helped 2,570 children
become reunited with their families.
“I have children
of my own and it
makes me feel good
to wake up in the
morning and see
them full of cheer,
so I'll be very happy if I can
help this campaign to make life more pe
aceful for
all the children who are suffering in war
zones.”
Lubos Michel in Sierra Leone
Referees Michel, Merk and Frisk visit Sierra Leone to learn
about the problems children affected by war face
and to officiate a match for children.
Child w
ith u
nexplod
ed a
rtille
ry she
ll, Ko
sovo
Protect
us!
Children are especially vulnerable in
times of war. Often, they are witness
to horrible atrocities, are separated
from their families, or are themselves
drawn into the fighting. Children
living in war need to be protected,
to limit the terrible effect war has
on their lives and future.
UEFA and the International Committee
of the Red Cross (ICRC) are
highlighting four critical issues in
the run up to UEFA EURO 2004TM in an
effort to draw the world's attention
toward this problem.
“My name is Mah-bibi.
I don’t know myself
but people tell me I
am 10. One of my
brothers is 5 and
the other is 7. I
take care of them.
When my brothers are hungry they ask me
for food. People tell me there is war but I only
think
about hunger.”Mah-bibi, Afghanistan
PLay by
the ruLes!
Football referees ensure that the rules
of the game are respected. Likewise,
the ICRC seeks to ensure that the rules
of combat are respected. Four leading
international referees are serving as
Children in War ambassadors, raising
the visibility of the need to protect
children and ensure that the rules
specially addressing their needs and
agreed under international humanitarian
law are abided by.
A Look at the facts
• Approximately 10 million children and adolescents
are refugees and internally displaced people.
• It is estimated that 300,000 children under
18 are fighting in armed conflicts in more than
30 countries. Over the last decade, it has been
reported that more than one million have suffered
this fate.
• At the end of 2003, over 7,000 children separated
from their families were registered with the
ICRC.
• During 2003, the ICRC helped 2,570 children
become reunited with their families.
“I have children
of my own and it
makes me feel good
to wake up in the
morning and see
them full of cheer,
so I'll be very happy if I can
help this campaign to make life more pe
aceful for
all the children who are suffering in war
zones.”
Lubos Michel in Sierra Leone
Referees Michel, Merk and Frisk visit Sierra Leone to learn
about the problems children affected by war face
and to officiate a match for children.
Child w
ith u
nexplod
ed a
rtille
ry she
ll, Ko
sovo
Protect
us!
Children are especially vulnerable in
times of war. Often, they are witness
to horrible atrocities, are separated
from their families, or are themselves
drawn into the fighting. Children
living in war need to be protected,
to limit the terrible effect war has
on their lives and future.
UEFA and the International Committee
of the Red Cross (ICRC) are
highlighting four critical issues in
the run up to UEFA EURO 2004TM in an
effort to draw the world's attention
toward this problem.
“My name is Mah-bibi.
I don’t know myself
but people tell me I
am 10. One of my
brothers is 5 and
the other is 7. I
take care of them.
When my brothers are hungry they ask me
for food. People tell me there is war but I only
think
about hunger.”Mah-bibi, Afghanistan
PLay by
the ruLes!
Football referees ensure that the rules
of the game are respected. Likewise,
the ICRC seeks to ensure that the rules
of combat are respected. Four leading
international referees are serving as
Children in War ambassadors, raising
the visibility of the need to protect
children and ensure that the rules
specially addressing their needs and
agreed under international humanitarian
law are abided by.
A Look at the facts
• Approximately 10 million children and adolescents
are refugees and internally displaced people.
• It is estimated that 300,000 children under
18 are fighting in armed conflicts in more than
30 countries. Over the last decade, it has been
reported that more than one million have suffered
this fate.
• At the end of 2003, over 7,000 children separated
from their families were registered with the
ICRC.
• During 2003, the ICRC helped 2,570 children
become reunited with their families.
“I have children
of my own and it
makes me feel good
to wake up in the
morning and see
them full of cheer,
so I'll be very happy if I can
help this campaign to make life more pe
aceful for
all the children who are suffering in war
zones.”
Lubos Michel in Sierra Leone
Referees Michel, Merk and Frisk visit Sierra Leone to learn
about the problems children affected by war face
and to officiate a match for children.
Child w
ith u
nexplod
ed a
rtille
ry she
ll, Ko
sovo
Bring Us Back Together!
Nothing can be more terrifying for a child
than to find him or herself alone, lost
or separated from family and relatives–
all the more so in the midst of war. It
is important to reunite children with
their parents and relatives.
HeLp Us!
War can take children away from their
families, driving them from their homes
and onto the roads. Children need to be
given all the basic necessities of life–
shelter, food, clean water, clothes and
medical care.
HeaL Us!
Children suffer physically and emotionally
in times of war. They need medical treatment
and emotional support. Sport, and in
particular football, can help rehabilitate
children.
Keep Us Out!
Usually victims of war, children can also
become fighters against their will.
Children under 18 must not be allowed to
take part in the fighting.
A special symbol, drawn from a child's perspective, was
created to communicate the desire of children to be able
to experience the fun and joY of football – not suffer
the consequences of war.
'Children don't start wars,
but often they are the
ones who pay dearest.'Pierluigi Collin
a
Photos: UEFA/ Fabio Bozzani, UEFA/ John Hyam
ICRC/ Boris Heger, ICRC/ Nick Danziger
Bring Us Back Together!
Nothing can be more terrifying for a child
than to find him or herself alone, lost
or separated from family and relatives–
all the more so in the midst of war. It
is important to reunite children with
their parents and relatives.
HeLp Us!
War can take children away from their
families, driving them from their homes
and onto the roads. Children need to be
given all the basic necessities of life–
shelter, food, clean water, clothes and
medical care.
HeaL Us!
Children suffer physically and emotionally
in times of war. They need medical treatment
and emotional support. Sport, and in
particular football, can help rehabilitate
children.
Keep Us Out!
Usually victims of war, children can also
become fighters against their will.
Children under 18 must not be allowed to
take part in the fighting.
A special symbol, drawn from a child's perspective, was
created to communicate the desire of children to be able
to experience the fun and joY of football – not suffer
the consequences of war.
'Children don't start wars,
but often they are the
ones who pay dearest.'Pierluigi Collin
a
Photos: UEFA/ Fabio Bozzani, UEFA/ John Hyam
ICRC/ Boris Heger, ICRC/ Nick Danziger
