There are countless social issues around the world that really need the public’s attention. Every single person gets caught up in their own life, but these shocking advertisements aim to drag everyone out of selfish habits. Each of these ads are hoping to raise awareness of a very real issue.
They do the job by being so horrifying and eye-opening. These organizations are doing the right thing by raising public awareness… and it’s effective, because you’ll never forget these advertisements.
1.) Torture victims are just like you and me.
Advico Y&R, Zurich, Switzerland
2.) Stop the violence, don’t drink and drive.
Terremoto Propaganda, Curitiba, Brazil
3.) If you smoke, your story will end before it should.
Iris, London, UK
4.) WWF – what’s more horrifying?
DDB&CO., Istanbul, Turkey

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5.) The color of your skin shouldn’t dictate your future.
Publicis Conseil, Paris, France
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Publicis Conseil, Paris, France
6.) Deforestation continues with the turn of a page.
LINKSUS, Beijing, China
7.) Spread un-hate.
Fabrica, Italy
8.) Slower is better.
Cramer-Krasselt, Milwaukee, USA
9.) Save paper, save the planet.
Saatchi & Saatchi, Copenhagen, Denmark
10.) Air pollution kills 60,000 people a year.
11.) “Liking” isn’t helping. Be a volunteer.
Publicis, Singapore
12.) Bird conservation – if you don’t pick it up, they will.
TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris, Johannesburg, South Africa
13.) What we see when you smoke.
JWT, Atlanta, USA
14.) Animal anti-cruelty league – that’s not a soccer ball.
Lowe Bull, Cape Town, South Africa
15.) Don’t talk while she drives.
Mudra Group, India
16.) Child soldiers – it’s not happening here, but it’s happening.
Pius Walker, Amnesty International, Switzerland.
17.) Censorship tells the wrong story.
Memac Ogilvy & Mather Dubai, UAE
18.) Don’t drive distracted.
Red Pepper, Ekaterinburg, Russia
19.) Every 60 seconds a species dies out.
Scholz & Friends, Berlin, Germany
20.) Where’s the pedophile?
Michael Arguello, Copywriter: Bassam Tariq, Additional credits: Jason Musante
Michael Arguello, Copywriter: Bassam Tariq, Additional credits: Jason Musante
21.) Sexual predators can hide in your child’s smartphone.
Herezie, Paris, France
22.) Smoking causes premature aging.
Euro RSCG Australia
23.) Say “no” to anorexia.
Revolution Brasil
24.) Neglected children feel invisible.
Australian Childhood Foundation, JWT Melbourne
25.) Plastic bags kill.
BBDO Malaysia, MALAYSIA, Kuala Lumpur / Advertising Agency: Duval Guillaume, Belgium
26.) What goes around, comes around.
JWT, Dubai, UAE
27.) Give trucks room.
Amélie Company, Denver, Colorado, USA
28.) Instead of tuna, see pandas.
Ogilvy & Mather, Singapore
29.) Don’t drive sleepy.
BBDO Bangkok, Thailand
30.) Feeding the hungry can be easy.
TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris, Johannesburg, South Africa
31.) You’re causing cancer by yourself.
Dentsu, Beijing, China
32.) Deforestation changes the air we breathe.
TBWA\PARIS, France
33.) Every day is a struggle for the homeless.
Clemenger BBDO, Melbourne, Australia
34.) Don’t lose control of your drinking.
EURORSCG Prague, Czech Republic
35.) Each child is holding something illegal. Guess which one.
Grey, Toronto, Canada
36.) The breast cancer awareness bra.
Bolero, Fortaleza, Brazil
37.) What goes around, comes around. Stop the violence.
Big Ant International, New York, USA
Big Ant International, New York, USA
38.) Women should…
Ogilvy & Mather, Dubai, UAE
Ogilvy & Mather, Dubai, UAE
39.) Don’t buy exotic animal souvenirs.
LOWE GGK, Warsaw, Poland
40.) Same animal. Different owner.
TBWA-Santiago Mangada Puno, Philippines
TBWA-Santiago Mangada Puno, Philippines
41.) Buckle up. Stay alive.
Lg2, Quebec, Canada