Australia falling short on nuclear disarmament promises

Opinion article: March 8, 2010

For the first time in history, we have an American President and a growing number of global political leaders calling for a world free of nuclear weapons. The Rudd Government came to office articulating the same vision

The NPT 40 years on: time to step up efforts for abolition

Media release: March 4, 2010

Tomorrow marks the 40th anniversary of the entry into force of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). With 189 countries signed up, it is one of the most widely ratified treaties in the world.

ICAN's Global Action Agenda — February-June 2010

Action alert: February-June 2010

There is a new window of opportunity to abolish nuclear weapons, but it might not last long, which is why we must act now. Only with your help can we make abolition a reality. Here’s what we’re asking you to do.

Rally in New York City for nuclear abolition: May 2

Upcoming rally: May 2

A large coalition of international organizations are preparing a mass demonstration in New York City the day before the opening of the five-yearly review of the Non-Proliferation Treaty. A civil society peace conference is also being planned.

Submit your video to be shown at the United Nations

Deadline: March 29, 2010

Make a short video of your thoughts on nuclear weapons, and it could be shown at the United Nations in May! NGOs are producing a five-minute video for the Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, and you could be in it.

Global efforts to promote a Nuclear Weapons Convention in 2010


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