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The end of ambiguity, the beginning of transparency?

By Susi Snyder, Nuclear Disarmament Programme Leader for IKV Pax Christi In a National Geographic documentary on the cold war, former Dutch Prime

On May 14, activists gathered at the five-star Okura hotel in Amsterdam to protest at the annual shareholders meeting of European

Investing in the production of nuclear weapons is now illegal in Switzerland. The Swiss Federal Council recently responded to an

26 March 2013 By Tim Wright A quiet revolution took place in Oslo earlier this month. More than 120 governments,

This study provides an up-to-date and disturbing look at the catastrophic consequences of nuclear weapons

Any use of nuclear weapons would have catastrophic humanitarian and environmental consequences. It's time to negotiate a ban

“There is no way you can use even one nuclear weapon without becoming a victim yourself.”

Martin Sheen Actor and activist
“I salute ICAN for working with such commitment and creativity in pursuit of a nuclear-weapon-free world.”

Ban Ki-moon UN Secretary-Gen.
“We can do it together. With your help, our voice will be made still stronger. Imagine peace.”

Yoko Ono Artist
“Governments say that a nuclear weapons ban is unlikely. Don’t believe it. They told us the same thing about a mine ban treaty.”

Jody Williams Nobel laureate
“I support the work of ICAN. In what sort of world do we want our young ones to grow up?”

Ian Chappell Cricketer
“With your support, we can take ICAN its full distance – all the way to zero nuclear weapons.”

Desmond Tutu Nobel laureate
“Because I cannot tolerate these appalling weapons, I whole-heartedly support ICAN.”

Herbie Hancock Jazz musician
“I am proud to support the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.”

Hans Blix Weapons inspector
“I can imagine a world without nuclear weapons, and I support ICAN.”

Dalai Lama Nobel laureate