May 16^th at 10.00 a.m. in Chernigiv near the Central market people in gas masks could be seen. They were dressed in white shirts with inscriptions like "killing yourself, do not kill me," I took away the fresh air, my green children I owe you "," Tobacco children” and so on. Young people in gas masks semicircle surrounded handful of smokers who smoke in front of bystanders, including - children and adolescents. Moral pressure not stand smokers were forced to throw the cigarettes. Chernigiv curiously watched this show ...
I hope that viewers and participants of the action make some conclusions about reflect implications for human health, which regularly inhales tobacco smoke - said the head of regional center and organizer of theatrical flash mob Igor Andriychenko. - We want to draw attention to the problem of harmful effects of passive smoking on health. Unfortunately, smoking is widespread in Ukraine and in Chernigov too. Today's event held in conjunction activists of regional offices of the AYPO Democratic Alliance ", NGO "A Handful" and "Union of Young Political Scientists of Ukraine.
Flash mob - one of the first stages of illumination and further decision the problem of passive smoking in Chernigov. AYPO Regional Office of "Democratic Alliance has taken the initiative to city council decided to expand the zones free of tobacco in our regional center.
This solution should contain three main points. First, the active center proposes to ban smoking on territory of educational institutions and educational and sports facilities, secondly, should arrange special places for smoking in public recreation areas (parks, gardens, a beach). And, thirdly, arrange special places for smoking or no smoking ban on businesses, organizations and government agencies. This proposal will be put to the city council deputies.
- No way we do not want to offend people who smoke, but strive to focus and respected the rights of their relatives, friends, colleagues and others just that smokers have a lot of time and be near smokers - highlights one of the co-action Gennady Visockiy. - We hope to actively support the residents of our city and representatives of public authorities to implement our promise to life. Because we all deserve to live in a healthy society!