Nuclear weapons inflict death and destruction on a massive scale, and threaten the very survival of humanity. The indiscriminate killing and maiming of hundreds of thousands of people can never be morally justified.

Any use of nuclear weapons would breach international law and constitute a war crime of the highest order. Weapons with catastrophic effects can never serve a legitimate military or strategic purpose.

All around the world, including in nuclear-armed nations, opinion polls indicate strong public support for abolition. Governments that continue to develop nuclear arsenals are acting contrary to the will – and best interests – of their citizens.

Everyone, everywhere stands to benefit from the elimination of these most horrific weapons.