A little less conversation
After 15 years of fruitless conversation, hundreds of unproductive meetings and billions of wasted dollars, the nuclear disarmament machinery is finally called on the carpet.
The Facts
Which countries have nuclear weapons and how many?
What are their effects on health and the environment?
Who supports a global ban on nuclear weapons?
What are the most significant events of the nuclear age?-
“There is no way you can use even one nuclear weapon without becoming a victim yourself.”
Martin Sheen Actor and activist
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“I salute ICAN for working with such commitment and creativity in pursuit of a nuclear-weapon-free world.”
Ban Ki-moon UN Secretary-Gen.
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“We can do it together. With your help, our voice will be made still stronger. Imagine peace.”
Yoko Ono Artist
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“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
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“I support the work of ICAN. In what sort of world do we want our young ones to grow up?”
Ian Chappell Cricketer
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“With your support, we can take ICAN its full distance – all the way to zero nuclear weapons.”
Desmond Tutu Nobel laureate
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“Because I cannot tolerate these appalling weapons, I whole-heartedly support ICAN.”
Herbie Hancock Jazz musician
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“I am proud to support the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.”
Hans Blix Weapons inspector
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“I can imagine a world without nuclear weapons, and I support ICAN.”
Dalai Lama Nobel laureate
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