Upcoming event: June 5, 2010

On June 5, 2010, thousands of people across the world will take part in coordinated actions to mark Nuclear Abolition Day. Our message is simple: it’s time for governments to negotiate a Nuclear Weapons Convention.

In some countries, protests will take place outside government buildings or at nuclear facilities. The purpose of the actions, whether they’re large or small, is to demonstrate in a visible way that there’s overwhelming popular support for a Nuclear Weapons Convention.

June 5 is strategically the best time for us to act. It is the Saturday one week after the end of the important Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference. It will be our opportunity to respond to the conference outcome all around the world.

If the conference fails, as it did in 2005, then our events will be an urgent plea for countries to begin working for a Nuclear Weapons Convention. If it succeeds, it will be an opportunity for us to build on the enthusiasm for abolition generated at the conference and encourage prompt action.

Either way, our events will be well timed to effect change. June 5 is also the annual World Environment Day. Nuclear weapons, like climate change, threaten the very future of the planet. We must tackle both with great passion.

Details: www.nuclearabolition.org

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