| Title | Hanging Kids (French) |
| Title (original language) | Enfants pendus |
| Agency | TBWA\PARIS |
| Campaign | Child Soldiers Campaign - Amnesty International |
| Advertiser | Amnesty International |
| Brand | Amnesty International |
| Date of First Broadcast/Publication | 2007 / 2 |
| Business Sector | Human Rights |
| Tagline | 300 000 child soldiers dream of simply being children |
| Tagline (original language) | 300 enfants soldats rêvent juste d'être des enfants |
| Media Type | Magazine |
| AI Description | This impactful advertisement by Amnesty International, created by TBWA\PARIS in 2007, highlights the plight of child soldiers. In a black and white image, children are shown hanging from ropes tied to a wooden frame. However, the ropes are swings, suggesting the children's dream of carefree play. In the foreground, two kids swing joyfully, representing hope and innocence, while others hang despondently, embodying the grim reality of child soldiers. The background depicts a barren landscape, enhancing the stark contrasts between joy and despair. The tagline, "300,000 child soldiers dream of simply being children," underscores the message of lost childhood and the desire for freedom and peace, aiming to raise awareness and solicit action against this grave human rights issue. |
| Creative Director | Erik Vervroegen |
| Copywriter | Véronique Sels |
| Copywriter | Daniel Perez |
| Art Director | Ingrid Varetz |
| Art Director | Javier Rodríguez |
| Photographer | Michael Lewis |
| Art Buyer | Barbara Chevalier |
| Coordination | Nathalie Rudzinske |
| Account Director | Guillaume Allilaire |
| Art Buyer Asisstant | Isabelle Bobillot |
| Other | Barbara Chevalier |
| Brand manager | Anna Grossman |
| Account Executive | Anne Vincent |
| Print Producer | Isabelle Dray |