" ...a protest campaign of open character, with international participation, which takes place on annual basis. It is conducted on a mapped route, similar to that which the Bosniaks from the "safe haven" Srebrenica in 1995 used to try to reach the free territory under the control of the 2nd Corps of ARBiH, after the fall of Srebrenica into the hands of the Army of Republika Srpska (VRS). "
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" (500mg tablets) - you may take 1-2 tablets every 6 hours, as needed, with strong pain or fever.
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" ( "Brufen" - 400mg tabletes) - you may take 1-2 tablets every 6 hours as needed with strong pain or fever).
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" (tablets) - can be taken as needed (1-2 tablets/pills) with strong painkillers.
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" (500mg tabletes) - can be taken as needed (1-2 tablets) with strong painkillers
» Have some antirheumatic gel which should be rubed onto muscles, in case of the pain in the legs ("Voltaren" Gel, "Deep Relief" Gel, or other similar product..)
EXPERIENCE OF THE PARTICIPANTS...
" Actually, it would be very useful if there was an announcement for those that participate in the March for the first time, that there is truck reserved for luggage transport. They said it on the megaphone in Nezuk, to be honest, but the crowd did not pay much attention and information was little known. Your luggage will be transported to the next sleepover point. Then you do not have to carry your heavy bags all way long and get exhausted, like I did. Even though I carried only necessary things with me, I was still exhausted. If you think that this remark could be important to future participants, adding it to you Guide would be nice.
Furthermore, I have read in the Guide that one should carry large amounts of water, which I did. However, this is not necessary because in almost every village we pass through there is a water supply, and the water tank trucks are almost always near. One big, empty bottle is just enough. "
» S. Dž., Sarajevo, BiH, MM 2009
" I would be more than happy to see a change in terms of organized removal of waste and garbage. Participants in this March, with some exceptions, produce a large amount of waste. One can see thousands of plastic bottles, bags and boxes left behind. That could give the impression that we are dirty and unorganised nation, which we are not.
I realise that it could be hard to manage this environmental matter, but there is one other detail that could ease the movement of the column. It happens very often that the column has to stop, or decrease the speed of movement, because of the narrow passages, muddy parts of the road, road blockages, etc. Stewards could be very helpful at this point, by making the road passable using stones, chopped trees, etc. "
» A.L., Goražde, BiH , MM 2009
" It is very nice to see that there are foreign citizens in the column. They should carry their national flags, or some other marks of their land, so they could be recognized as such. It is not appropriate, however, to see some of the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina carrying flags of other countries, without some special reason. "
» M. C., Livno, BiH, MM 2009
" It is very difficult to describe the situation when you enter some place, a city, where such an atrocity like the genocide happened, for the first time in your life,...where you can feel death in the air,...and there is an old lady approaching you, starts hugging and kissing you, because you remind her of someone she lost...someone of her dearests, that is now gone. That kind of feeling could not have been described even by Meša Selimović (famous Bosnian writer). The sorrow and pain of those innocent people you have to experience yourself. "
» D.S., Sarajevo, BiH , MM 2009
CODE OF CONDUCT
Accredited participants are in obligation to adhere to this
"Code of Conduct" for the sake of better organization and their own saefety:
Only accredited, properly registered persons can join the march
Participants who subsequently join the march must register with one of the group leaders
The obligation is to follow the instructions of the team leaders in all situations and in all matters
You are in obligation to strictly follow provided, marked lanes
Maintain visual contact with members of the group
Seek medical help only from accredited medical teams
Eventual breaks and pauses only to be made with permission the team leaders
Presence at the sleepover points is obligatory
At the sleepover points you are required to be present at the roll call
In the case of adverse weather conditions turn off all radio devices and mobile phones
Do not throw waste/garbage along pathway. Seek planned spots and containers
Obey the danger signs for unexploded bombs "
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Use of alcoholic beverages, of any kind, is strictly prohibited
Bear in mind the possibility of a fire while using lighter or consuming cigarettes
Any movement during night, with the exception of planned checkpoints, is prohibited
Inform your team leader about any possible incident and follow his instructions
Behave in a dignified and disciplined manner in every situation
Participants who wish to leave the march, shall report to the leader of the group
Disregarding this Code may cause exclusion from the Peace March 2010
RECOMMENDATIONS
Peace march is a type of an event that requires both physical and mental preparedness,
that is why we are bringing you some of the recommendations prepared by the
Red Cross of Tuzla Canton volunteers (CKTK: http://www.cktk.org) ::
Be sure to bring the means with high protection factor to protect your skin from sunburn,
especially the parts of your body directly exposed to the sun (head, arms ,...)
Wear head covering (cap, hat, headscarf, etc.)
Make sure you have sufficient number of underwear (cotton, if possible) so you could
change, preferably boxer shorts, in order to reduce friction between your legs and to aviod rash
Sufficient number of socks, woolen best, to be changed often, is recommended
in order to minimize the possibility of blisters on the feet
Comfortable shoes, reduce the possibility of the formation of blisters, aswell
Sufficient amount of water to avoid possible loss of liquids is recommended
Ensure sufficient input of salts (by consumig tomatoes, bananas,...fresh fruits and vegetables)
It is advisable to carry some multivitamine preparation, in the form of tablets
and drink it, dissolved in water, during the breaks
You should carry one or two first bend, and a package of bandages
Take suffifient number of (cotton) T-shirts with you, so you could change when
you get sweaty; sweaty person has greater ability of catching cold when wearing wet T-shirt
A waterproof raincoat, could help you protect yourself in case of heavy raining
Do not access the march wearing short pantalones, except if you wear wool socks
"spats" to the knee (which protect from wet grass, ticks and possible snake bites)
Take account of tick bites - if you find ticks on your skin, look for professional
medical help, do not try to remove ticks yourself
Use means that protect from insect bites (mosquitoes), ; "
"- spay or a cream
Do not consume alcohol during the marching!
Walking speed in the column is to be adjusted to a person that is not trained
Rest always when you need it
People with joint and bone problems (spondylosis, arthritis), should use sticks for hiking
If a pain behind the sternum (in your chest) occurs, request medical help
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The column is accompanied by a medical emergency team, which should go for
all interventions that require medical assistance
For all of the necessary interventions in the field of first aid, request assistance
of the volunteers of "Red Cross", trained to provide first aid, andwho accompany the march participants,
Adhere to the "Code of Conduct" and the instructions issued by the organizer of march
