A new series of posters have been launched as part of the Executive Programme on Paramilitarism and Organised Crime’s ongoing ‘Ending the Harm’ campaign.
They highlight the ongoing need to tackle paramilitary and criminal gang exploitation in local communities.
The latest posters introduce a two-part message: ‘We must end – We can end’, a reference to the positive impact and change in communities that has come from EPPOC projects, initiatives and interventions.
For the first time, the campaign explicitly references both ‘Criminal Gangs’ and ‘Paramilitaries’, acknowledging the diverse perspectives on how such organisations are described. From Monday 20 October, posters will be displayed across a wide range of outdoor advertising sites as well as featuring online and on social media.
Justice Minister Naomi Long said:
“Paramilitary groups and criminal gangs exploit, intimidate and harm our communities. They are not defenders or protectors, they are criminals. The new posters make it clear that, whatever name they use, their actions are unacceptable and must end. However, the work delivered by the Executive Programme on Paramilitarism and Organised Crime has shown that we can end this harm and together, we can build safer, stronger communities for everyone.”
