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September 26, 2024
tpnw
Why the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons is more urgent than ever on this International Day
September 25, 2024
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Indonesia, Sierra Leone and Solomon Islands ratify Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
September 23, 2024
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Pact for the Future adopted, weak on nuclear disarmament
September 19, 2024
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Future Memory - Tricycle - sculpture of Hiroshima Tricycle inaugurated at Geneva Red Cross Museum
September 19, 2024
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NHK: Swiss museum displays tricycle sculpture inspired by atomic bombing of Hiroshima
September 17, 2024
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Follow the week of action: No Money for Nuclear Weapons
September 12, 2024
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Commentary: Nuclear-armed states try to deflect the blame for their new nuclear arms race
September 10, 2024
tpnw
African Union members convene to discuss UN nuclear weapon ban treaty
September 03, 2024
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Will Putin use nuclear weapons? (Updated: 2024)
August 29, 2024
ican
Mirror: Keir Starmer urged to deliver on promise of justice for victims of British nuclear tests
August 27, 2024
impact
Three days of nuclear disarmament and justice in Astana
August 27, 2024
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Measures to Strengthen Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones: ICAN remarks to Astana Workshop
August 05, 2024
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Swissinfo: ICAN: Los niños, más propensos a sufrir daños en caso de ataque nuclear
August 02, 2024
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NPT Prepcom closes without agreement on an outcome (again)
August 01, 2024
tpnw
Europe is a major obstacle to nuclear disarmament, latest Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor warns
July 23, 2024
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ICAN Statement on Nuclear Sharing to the 2024 Non-Proliferation Treaty Preparatory Committee
July 02, 2024
switzerland
New Swiss initiative calls for popular vote on UN nuclear weapons ban treaty
June 28, 2024
ican
Mongabay: The $91 billion wasted on nuclear weapons last year could transform ecosystem restoration (commentary)
June 18, 2024
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NATO escalates nuclear tensions with Russia
June 17, 2024
ican
DW: Global Spending on nuclear weapons soars
June 17, 2024
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Global nuclear weapons spending surges to $91.4 billion
June 14, 2024
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2024 Hiroshima ICAN academy
June 05, 2024
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Still no vote in US Congress as RECA expiry deadline approaches
May 28, 2024
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BBC: The Hiroshima survivor who is still shouting for peace: Part 2
May 27, 2024
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Sweden, NATO and the irresponsible calls for more nuclear sharing in Europe
May 27, 2024
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BBC: The Hiroshima survivor who is still shouting for peace: Part 1
May 24, 2024
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Swissinfo: Threat of nuclear war paralyses International Geneva
May 15, 2024
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#BeHuman Peace Declaration at Vatican Fraternity Meeting calls for the elimination of nuclear weapons
May 15, 2024
media
The Hill: As war in the Middle East threatens to spread, nuclear disarmament is imperative
April 30, 2024
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Students focus protests on Boeing- highlighting weapons production
April 12, 2024
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What You Need to Know About the Iran Nuclear Deal
April 04, 2024
media
Asahi Shimbun: ICAN Director: Japan, Australia could potentially collaborate prior to joining TPNW
March 20, 2024
tpnw
UN Security Council members respond to inaction on nuclear disarmament with support for TPNW
March 18, 2024
tpnw
Rome wants Italy to join the TPNW
February 29, 2024
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Remembering Castle Bravo fuels struggles for nuclear disarmament and nuclear justice
February 29, 2024
media
Daily Mail: Putin warns West of nuclear war risk
February 24, 2024
ukraine
Ukraine: how nuclear weapons continue to increase the risks, two years on
February 21, 2024
tpnw
Fewer financial institutions back the nuclear weapons industry since the Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty
February 02, 2024
media
The World Today: Nuclear agreement breaks new ground on inclusion
January 26, 2024
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Kyodo: ICAN chief urges Japan to recognize nuke ban, not fear U.S. reaction
January 23, 2024
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Doomsday Clock remains at 90 seconds to midnight, TPNW a ‘glimmer of hope’
January 22, 2024
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Three years on, how the TPNW is having impact
January 19, 2024
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Nuclear tensions on the Korean Peninsula set to worsen in 2024
January 15, 2024
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São Tomé and Príncipe ratifies Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
December 21, 2023
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Raising all our voices against nuclear weapons: ICAN’s 2023 highlights
December 18, 2023
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Nuclear tensions keep rising on Korean Peninsula
December 05, 2023
media
Newsweek: The U.N. Nuclear Ban Treaty Is How We Will Avoid a Nuclear War
December 03, 2023
media
IDN: Nuclear Deterrence: An Unproven Gamble that Risks Humanity
December 01, 2023
tpnw
Second meeting of states parties agrees nuclear deterrence is the problem
December 01, 2023
ican
UN nuclear ban treaty countries strongly condemn the doctrine of nuclear deterrence
December 01, 2023
tpnw
Affected Communities at the 2MSP
November 29, 2023
tpnw
Second Meeting of States Parties to the TPNW opens with focus on the humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons
November 29, 2023
ican
Communities harmed by nuclear weapons call for assistance from all states under the UN nuclear ban treaty
November 28, 2023
tpnw
Parliamentarians for the TPNW meet at the second meeting of states parties to the TPNW
November 27, 2023
tpnw
ICAN high level statement to the opening of the Second Meeting of States Parties of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
November 24, 2023
tpnw
TPNW Meeting of States Parties: what has been achieved since Vienna?
November 18, 2023
media
La Repubblica: Daniel Högsta: “L’Italia partecipi alla conferenza di New York sul disarmo nucleare”
November 10, 2023
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Guardian: ‘Buying influence’: top US nuclear board advisers are tied to arms business
November 08, 2023
media
Project Syndicate: Preventing AI Nuclear Armageddon
November 02, 2023
impact
UN First Committee results in first ever resolution on providing victim assistance and environmental remediation related to nuclear weapons use and testing
October 31, 2023
media
Vice: The U.S. Is Building a New Nuclear 'Gravity Bomb', Pentagon Announces
October 24, 2023
ican
Civil society calls for renewed push for all states to join nuclear test ban treaty
October 18, 2023
russia
Russia revokes ratification of nuclear test ban treaty (CTBT)
October 16, 2023
palestine
ICAN statement on Israel and Palestine
October 02, 2023
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France attempts to pressure Australia to stop engaging with UN nuclear weapons ban treaty
October 02, 2023
media
EU Today: Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons signed by 97 states
September 29, 2023
ican
French Polynesia calls on France to join UN nuclear ban treaty
September 29, 2023
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French Polynesia wants France to join the TPNW
September 26, 2023
tpnw
ICAN statement to the UN event on the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons 2023
September 26, 2023
media
Swissinfo: ‘It's never been more urgent to eliminate nuclear weapons’
September 19, 2023
ican
UN Nuclear Ban treaty continues to gather strength
September 19, 2023
tpnw
Support for Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons grows
August 29, 2023
impact
Kazakhstan hosts Conference on Humanitarian Consequences of Nuclear Weapons and Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone
August 21, 2023
Critical Nuclear Weapons Scholarship Grantees 2023-2024
August 11, 2023
tpnw
NPT PrepCom failure underscores importance of TPNW 2MSP
August 10, 2023
ican
ICAN appoints new Executive Director
August 10, 2023
ican
Melissa Parke appointed new Executive Director for ICAN
August 02, 2023
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ICAN statement on Nuclear Sharing to NPT Prepcom 2023
July 28, 2023
impact
US Senate votes to expand assistance for US nuclear impacted communities
July 27, 2023
ican
New report shows more financial institutions shunning investment in nuclear weapons
July 27, 2023
divestment
Investors are actively rejecting nuclear weapons following UN nuclear weapons ban treaty, new report finds
July 23, 2023
media
Slate: What Does the Anti-Nuclear Movement Think of Oppenheimer?
July 12, 2023
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NATO fails to reduce nuclear risks at Vilnius Summit
July 07, 2023
media
Newsweek: Now Is the Time for Saudi Arabia To Join the Nuclear Ban Treaty
July 07, 2023
tpnw
Brazil and Indonesia likely to ratify TPNW soon
June 19, 2023
russia
Putin announces deployment of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus
June 16, 2023
2023 Hiroshima - ICAN Academy
June 14, 2023
Australian nuclear test survivors urge government to sign TPNW
June 13, 2023
Geneva Solutions: Defence, airplane companies and think tanks cash in amid nuclear weapons splurge, watchdog warns
June 12, 2023
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Anadolu Agency: Global spending on nuclear weapons hits $82.9B: Report
June 12, 2023
divestment
Nuclear weapons spending increases while global security decreases
June 09, 2023
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Global spending on nuclear weapons increases to $82.9 billion
May 31, 2023
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A united civil society push for Spain to join the TPNW
May 20, 2023
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BBC: Hiroshima survivor says disappointed by G7 leaders
May 20, 2023
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NHK: ICAN says G7's Hiroshima statement on nuclear disarmament falls short
May 20, 2023
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Politico: Russia must cancel dangerous plan to station nuclear weapons in Belarus
May 19, 2023
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G7 Hiroshima summit fails to deliver progress on nuclear disarmament
May 19, 2023
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G7 Summit begins in Hiroshima
May 17, 2023
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Time: ‘This Is Hell’: Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Survivors Live in Fear of Another Nuclear Catastrophe
May 15, 2023
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Project Syndicate: Delivering on Nuclear Disarmament in Hiroshima
May 15, 2023
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G7 Summit in Hiroshima: ICAN’s demands
May 04, 2023
tpnw
Arab League states discuss developments in disarmament, including the TPNW
May 03, 2023
italy
La Repubblica: Pace e disarmo, parlamentari dei Paesi del G7 chiedono ai leader di agire per la denuclearizzazione al prossimo vertice di Hiroshima
April 29, 2023
japan
G7 Parliamentarians urge leaders to listen to Hibakusha and engage in negotiations to achieve the total elimination of nuclear weapons
April 29, 2023
japan
Statement by the G7 Parliamentarian Forum for the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
April 27, 2023
south korea
South Korea and USA agree to cooperate in planning nuclear weapons use
April 27, 2023
tpnw
Youth Statement from the Hiroshima G7 Youth Summit
April 25, 2023
g7
What's happening at the Hiroshima G7 Youth Summit
April 20, 2023
germany
ICAN convenes G7 Parliamentarian Forum for the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
April 18, 2023
japan
Empty statement from G7 foreign ministers meeting fails to deliver plans on disarmament
April 12, 2023
g7
Civil society meets with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida calls on G7 leaders to prioritise action for a nuclear weapons free world
April 04, 2023
ican
ICAN Rapid Action Fund open for applications
March 29, 2023
tpnw
Nuclear weapons Ban Monitor: TPNW is gaining global traction
March 29, 2023
ican
ICAN welcomes new report showing UN nuclear ban treaty gaining global traction
March 28, 2023
The Hill: Putin takes ‘nuclear blackmail’ to new level with Belarus plans
March 26, 2023
russia
DW: interview with ICAN's Susi Snyder on Russian plans to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus
March 10, 2023
norway
European Parliamentarians meet in Oslo to Advance the Mission of the TPNW
March 10, 2023
ican
ICAN Act on It Forum in Oslo challenges nuclear complicit states
March 07, 2023
tpnw
Scientific Advisory Group for TPNW Announced
March 01, 2023
ican
Call for Proposals: ICAN Nuclear Weapons Scholarship Research Grants
February 23, 2023
ican
A year on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine we face grave risk nuclear weapons could be used
February 22, 2023
russia
Nuclear risk: Russia suspends NEW Start, one year on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine
February 22, 2023
tpnw
Will Switzerland stand up for its humanitarian tradition and join the TPNW?
February 16, 2023
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ICAN is recruiting a new Executive Director
February 16, 2023
canada
ICAN and Hiroshima University announce Youth Summit in advance of the G7
February 10, 2023
media
Mail & Guardian: ‘Nuclear apartheid’ is a threat to us all
February 05, 2023
Mujerhoy: Interview with Beatrice Fihn
January 31, 2023
nuclear weapons
Dealing with Nuclear War Anxiety
January 30, 2023
tpnw
African states meet in South Africa to discuss UN Nuclear Ban Treaty
January 30, 2023
Geneva Solutions: Beatrice Fihn on leading the fight against nuclear weapons
January 29, 2023
Express: Three point plan to get Russia ditching nukes as humanity ‘edges closer to Armageddon'
January 25, 2023
g7
ICAN Coordinating G7 civil society working group on nuclear disarmament
January 24, 2023
nuclear weapons
Doomsday Clock set to 90 seconds to midnight, here’s the plan
January 24, 2023
USA Today: 'Nuclear nightmare' ticks closer: Why any use of nuclear weapons would be a disaster
January 22, 2023
media
PassBlue: From a Paid Internship to a Nobel Peace Prize: The Amazing Journey of Beatrice Fihn
January 10, 2023
ican
Time magazine profiles ICAN Executive Director, Beatrice Fihn
January 09, 2023
tpnw
Djibouti signs Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
December 28, 2022
poland
Emerging Eastern & Central European Researchers on Nuclear Disarmament
December 27, 2022
tpnw
2022 in review: the urgency and power of condemning nuclear weapons
December 22, 2022
nuclear weapons
B61-12: new US nuclear warheads coming to Europe in December
December 15, 2022
divestment
Risky Returns: Fewer long term investments in nuclear weapons producers, new report finds
December 09, 2022
greece
Greek Cities want the government to join the TPNW
December 06, 2022
tpnw
ICAN Statement to the International Criminal Court Assembly of States Parties
December 05, 2022
tpnw
States Parties to the International Criminal Court meet in the Hague
December 02, 2022
nuclear weapons
Broken promises: how nuclear armed states are failing on their commitments to disarm
November 30, 2022
ican
ICAN launches new fund for rapid actions
November 29, 2022
media
Inside Geneva: What is the nuclear threat? (podcast)
November 28, 2022
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Leading Swiss figures call on Switzerland to join UN nuclear ban treaty
November 28, 2022
media
Swissinfo: Switzerland urged to officially renounce nuclear weapons
November 24, 2022
tpnw
Latin American and Caribbean states intensify efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons
November 22, 2022
tpnw
French Parliamentarians working for the TPNW
November 22, 2022
ican
Media Advisory: ICAN’s Executive Director, Beatrice Fihn, to stand down end of January 2023
November 22, 2022
ican
Beatrice Fihn to step down as ICAN Executive Director
November 16, 2022
media
Miami Herald: ‘Dangerous moment.’ Nuclear experts weigh in on possible risk of escalation in Ukraine
November 15, 2022
australia
Australia’s reassessment of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
November 10, 2022
media
Guardian: Fresh effort to ban the bomb as new generation bids for nuclear-free world
November 05, 2022
media
The Lancet: Ukraine health care prepares for nuclear disaster
November 04, 2022
media
Euractiv: We must condemn any and all threats to use nuclear weapons
November 04, 2022
media
Newsweek: The Hell of Hiroshima - Let's Get Real About Nuclear Weapons
November 04, 2022
china
Chinese President Xi Jinping joins in condemnation of nuclear threats
October 31, 2022
austria
TPNW Coordination Committee meets to advance implementation work
October 30, 2022
media
NDR: Eine Welt ohne Atomwaffen (podcast)
October 29, 2022
tpnw
States reaffirm support for Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty at UN First Committee
October 28, 2022
media
Guardian: Australia drops opposition to treaty banning nuclear weapons at UN vote
October 14, 2022
ican
ICAN Statement to First Committee of the UN General Assembly 2022
October 02, 2022
Newsweek: Pope Warns Putin's Actions Raise Threat of Nuclear Attack: 'Catastrophic'
September 28, 2022
north korea
Unacceptable threats: North Korea’s missile test exacerbates nuclear weapons risk
September 27, 2022
campaigning
2022 International Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons marked around the world
September 26, 2022
media
Inkstick: Lead Follow or Get out of the way
September 22, 2022
unga
Five nations sign and two ratify Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
September 21, 2022
russia
ICAN condemns new Russian nuclear threats
September 01, 2022
nuclear weapons
ICAN statement to NPT Review Conference 2022
August 29, 2022
impact
New ICAN Storytelling project features nuclear testing survivors
August 27, 2022
nuclear weapons
NPT Review Conference fails to address current security environment
August 19, 2022
nuclear weapons
NPT RevCon: Objectives for the Conference Outcome
August 17, 2022
tpnw
TPNW States Deliver Joint statement to NPT Review Conference
August 14, 2022
nuclear weapons
First drafts of NPT Review Conference outcome documents are released
August 11, 2022
nuclear weapons
Debate at NPT Review Conference highlights need for the TPNW
August 08, 2022
media
BBC: Exiting the Bunker (podcast)
August 01, 2022
nuclear weapons
NPT Review Conference starts in New York: What’s at stake
July 11, 2022
divestment
Financial sector addresses inaugural TPNW meeting
July 11, 2022
impact
Interactive Tool on Nuclear Weapons Test Impacts
June 30, 2022
malawi
Malawi ratifies Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
June 23, 2022
tpnw
UN Treaty member states condemn nuclear threats, agree action plan for ending nuclear weapons
June 23, 2022
tpnw
1MSP Declaration and Action Plan adopted
June 21, 2022
tpnw
First Meeting of States Parties begins
June 21, 2022
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Parliamentarians for TPNW launched
June 21, 2022
tpnw
ICAN Director Beatrice Fihn High Level Speech First Meeting of States Parties to the TPNW
June 20, 2022
tpnw
Three countries ratify nuclear weapon ban treaty on eve of historic Vienna meeting
June 20, 2022
tpnw
Первое заседание государств-участников начинается
June 18, 2022
netherlands
Following parliament's vote, Netherlands will attend TPNW MSP
June 18, 2022
australia
Australia to attend nuclear weapons ban treaty meeting in Vienna
June 16, 2022
Critical Nuclear Weapons Scholarship
June 14, 2022
china
2021 Global Nuclear Weapons Spending Report
June 13, 2022
guatemala
All Central American nations have now ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
May 25, 2022
sweden
How will Sweden relate to NATO’s nuclear weapons policy?
May 21, 2022
tpnw
Australia’s new prime minister is a TPNW champion
May 20, 2022
italy
Italy: Foreign Affairs Committee compels government to review participation at MSP
May 18, 2022
Status of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
May 17, 2022
tpnw
Congo ratifies UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
April 27, 2022
Promoting the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Africa
April 27, 2022
Statements in support of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
April 27, 2022
Progress towards joining the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
March 23, 2022
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Côte d’Ivoire ratifies UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
March 18, 2022
tpnw
First Meeting of Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty set for June
March 07, 2022
russia
ICAN media guide: unpacking nuclear weapons jargon
March 02, 2022
russia
The Time to Act is Now: Joint Statement Nobel laureates Dmitry Muratov and ICAN on Russian Nuclear Threats
March 02, 2022
russia
This is how the international community is rallying in the face of aggression and nuclear threats
February 27, 2022
russia
ICAN: Putin placing Russian nuclear weapons on high alert is reckless, dangerous
February 24, 2022
nuclear weapons
ICAN condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
February 23, 2022
campaign news
2022 Call for Proposals: Critical Nuclear Weapons Scholarship
February 10, 2022
impact
New report shows devastating impact of nuclear weapons on healthcare systems from nuclear attack
February 07, 2022
ukraine
FAQ on Ukraine and Nuclear Weapons
February 03, 2022
belarus
ICAN meets with Sviatlana Tsihanouskaya about Belarus and Nuclear Weapons
February 01, 2022
tpnw
First meeting of states parties to Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty Postponed
January 19, 2022
media release
New Report: 101 financial institutions restrict investments in nuclear weapons
January 19, 2022
divestment
New report: 101 financial institutions say no to nuclear weapons
January 14, 2022
tpnw
Progress in 2021 towards universalising the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
January 11, 2022
tpnw
Archbishop of Santa Fe Issues Pastoral Letter in Support of TPNW
December 24, 2021
peru
Peru ratifies UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
December 23, 2021
ican
This is how the nuclear weapon ban treaty made history in 2021
December 15, 2021
tpnw
Guinea-Bissau ratifies UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
December 10, 2021
mongolia
Mongolia accedes to UN nuclear weapon ban treaty
December 10, 2021
united states
New York City joins ICAN Cities Appeal
November 30, 2021
npt
100+ NGOs push for civil society access at NPT
November 25, 2021
nato
Germany expected to observe TPNW MSP
November 18, 2021
impact
Peace Boat and ICAN announce World Nuclear Survivors Forum 2021
November 12, 2021
china
China’s nuclear buildup violates international law
November 11, 2021
divestment
$63 billion drop in investments: New report shows impact of nuclear weapons ban treaty on nuclear weapons business
November 09, 2021
sweden
Ruling party in Sweden: the goal is to join the TPNW
October 21, 2021
norway
Norway first Nato state to commit to participating at the MSP
October 11, 2021
divestment
Länsförsäkringar bans nuclear weapon investments
October 08, 2021
campaigning
ICAN Statement to UNGA First Committee 2021
September 23, 2021
chile
Chile ratifies UN Nuclear weapon ban treaty
September 21, 2021
impact
2021 Hiroshima - ICAN Academy
August 10, 2021
tpnw
New Dates for the first Meeting of States parties of the TPNW
July 08, 2021
tpnw
Belgium banks ban the bomb
July 07, 2021
ican
5 reasons to donate to ICAN
June 30, 2021
impact
2021 Hiroshima - ICAN Academy
June 23, 2021
divestment
Shareholders bring ban treaty to nuclear weapon producing companies
June 17, 2021
media
New York Times: Support for a nuclear weapons ban is growing within NATO, an advocacy group says
June 16, 2021
tpnw
Biden Putin Summit in Geneva: "Strategic Stability", no real commitment to disarmament
June 10, 2021
nuclear weapons
Report: Why NATO members should join the UN nuclear weapon ban
June 09, 2021
germany
Is Germany Opening up towards the TPNW?
June 09, 2021
media
Intercept: Not even Covid Could Slow Down Nuclear Spending
June 07, 2021
nuclear weapons
Complicit: nuclear weapons spending increased by $1.4 billion in 2020
June 01, 2021
campaigning
Apply for the 2021 Hiroshima - ICAN Academy
April 28, 2021
norway
Norwegian Labour Party opening up towards TPNW signature
April 09, 2021
tpnw
TPNW: First Meeting of States Parties to take place in Vienna, January 2022
April 08, 2021
canada
Poll: 74% of Canadians support joining the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
April 07, 2021
united kingdom
Five Ways the UK is Undermining the NPT
March 30, 2021
united kingdom
Change NatWest! Join the call for the banking group to divest from nuclear weapons
March 22, 2021
japan
Japanese government pressed on TPNW
March 16, 2021
united kingdom
UK to increase nuclear stockpile limit
March 15, 2021
united kingdom
UK Nuclear Warhead Increase Media Backgrounder
January 22, 2021
tpnw
Beatrice Fihn addresses UN high-level on TPNW's entry into force
January 22, 2021
tpnw
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons enters into force
January 22, 2021
media
AP: First-ever treaty to ban nuclear weapons enters into force
January 22, 2021
nato
Populations in 6 NATO states overwhelmingly support the TPNW
December 30, 2020
ican
2020: here's how we made history
December 29, 2020
united states
Here are five examples of the type of activities that will be Illegal under international law on 22 January 2021
December 17, 2020
nato
NATO HQ steps up misinformation campaign against TPNW
December 08, 2020
palestine
First Committee reaffirms support for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
December 03, 2020
belgium
77% of Belgians support joining the TPNW - Poll
November 20, 2020
belgium
Belgium must support UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
October 26, 2020
tpnw
Setsuko Thurlow: The TPNW – A Game Changer in Nuclear Disarmament
October 25, 2020
media
AP: UN: Nuclear weapons ban treaty to enter into force
October 24, 2020
tpnw
Historic milestone: UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons reaches 50 ratifications needed for entry into force
October 14, 2020
tuvalu
Tuvalu ratifies UN nuclear weapon ban treaty
October 12, 2020
north korea
North Korea unveils new missiles
October 01, 2020
tpnw
Belgian government shifts stance on TPNW
September 30, 2020
malaysia
Malaysia ratifies UN nuclear weapon ban treaty
September 21, 2020
tpnw
Malta ratifies UN nuclear weapon ban treaty
September 21, 2020
tpnw
56 former leaders and ministers of US allies urge states to join the nuclear weapon ban treaty
August 25, 2020
tpnw
Malta signs UN nuclear weapon ban treaty
August 19, 2020
mozambique
Mozambique signs UN nuclear weapon ban treaty
August 09, 2020
tpnw
Saint Kitts and Nevis ratifies UN nuclear weapon ban treaty on Nagasaki anniversary
August 06, 2020
media
Newsweek Opinion: We owe our lives to Hiroshima Survivors
August 04, 2020
campaigning
75th Anniversary Week
August 03, 2020
impact
Learn all about the Hibakusha’s 75 year long journey to end nuclear weapons
July 27, 2020
canada
Setsuko Thurlow Boosts Campaign to Acknowledge Canada’s Role in Atomic Bomb Development
July 17, 2020
african union
AFCONE calls for TPNW entry into force on 11th Pelindaba Treaty anniversary
July 10, 2020
impact
2020 Hiroshima - ICAN Academy
June 30, 2020
australia
Australian "Parliamentary Friends of the TPNW" group launched
May 23, 2020
ICAN condemns U.S. consideration of resuming nuclear testing
May 20, 2020
belize
Caribbean nations rally behind UN nuclear weapon ban treaty
May 14, 2020
divestment
CNN : The US accounted for nearly half of the $72.9 billion spent on nuclear weapons last year
May 13, 2020
divestment
the Guardian: World nuclear arms spending hit $73bn last year – half of it by US
May 13, 2020
united states
ICAN releases 2019 nuclear weapons spending research
May 13, 2020
nuclear weapons
Enough is Enough: Global Nuclear Weapons Spending 2019
April 22, 2020
impact
The Environmental Legacy of Nuclear Weapons Production: Five Case Studies
April 03, 2020
cities
The ICAN Cities Appeal in 5 steps!
April 02, 2020
namibia
Namibia ratifies UN nuclear weapon ban treaty
March 26, 2020
united states
Global doctors on COVID-19 and nuclear war
March 20, 2020
impact
Nuclear Spending vs Healthcare
March 05, 2020
ican
ICAN Paris Forum: the livestreams
March 03, 2020
impact
Experts and governments meet to discuss the Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons
February 20, 2020
cities
Barcelona joins ICAN Cities Appeal, calls on government to sign TPNW
February 07, 2020
france
Macron proposes European role for French nuclear weapons, won’t meet with Hiroshima Survivor.
February 07, 2020
belize
Belize signs nuclear weapon ban treaty
January 31, 2020
united states
New U.S. nuclear warhead deployment raises risks of nuclear use
January 29, 2020
cities
New York City Council hears evidence on ICAN City Appeal and divestment initiative
January 23, 2020
paraguay
Paraguay ratifies nuclear weapon ban treaty
January 17, 2020
nuclear weapons
Majority of millennials support banning nuclear weapons
January 15, 2020
belgium
Belgian Parliament to vote on ending nuclear weapons
December 24, 2019
ican
ICAN in 2019: our top 10 highlights
December 13, 2019
china
Around the World, Victim Assistance Comes Up Short
November 28, 2019
emerging tech
ICAN hosts expert meeting on emerging technologies and nuclear risks
November 13, 2019
universities
U.S. universities are complicit in nuclear weapons production, new ICAN report reveals
November 12, 2019
tpnw
First Committee Foreshadows Disarmament Fights At 2020 NPT Review Conference
November 08, 2019
finland
84% of Finns want the government to join the TPNW
October 30, 2019
impact
Part 3 : Hanford’s Dirty Secret- “Ways of Knowing and Radiation Exposure”
October 28, 2019
press releases
ICAN at the Hanoi Summit (media information)
October 17, 2019
divestment
These are the 36 banks, pension funds and insurers taking a stand against nuclear weapons
October 16, 2019
tpnw
Two-thirds of the world’s countries support TPNW
October 11, 2019
ICAN congratulates 2019 Nobel Peace Laureate Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali
October 09, 2019
nuclear weapons
Four Countries Display Missiles, Demonstrate Risks of Renewed Nuclear Arms Race
October 04, 2019
campaigning
ICAN and ICAN France co-host ICAN Campaign Forum – Paris 2020
October 02, 2019
impact
Climate disruption: new study highlights the devastating global impact of regional nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan
September 27, 2019
tpnw
12 States join the Nuclear Ban Treaty on International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons 2019
September 27, 2019
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons: ICAN statements at United Nations
September 26, 2019
tpnw
Leaders voice support for nuclear ban treaty
September 25, 2019
ican
Nobel Peace Laureates Summit stresses the urgent need to prevent nuclear war
September 20, 2019
ican
Nobel Peace Prize Laureates supports Global Climate Strike
September 18, 2019
russia
New Study on US-Russia nuclear war: 91.5 million casualties in first few hours
September 13, 2019
parliament
New cross-party working group to support TPNW in German Parliament
August 29, 2019
nuclear weapons
The U.S. Missile Test: Provocative and Unnecessary
August 28, 2019
impact
Exploring the Legacy of Nuclear Weapons Testing in Kazakhstan
August 21, 2019
benin
West African nations push for entry into force of nuclear weapon ban treaty
August 09, 2019
impact
The questionable legacy of India's nuclear tests
August 06, 2019
tpnw
Bolivia’s ratification brings Nuclear Ban Treaty halfway to entry into force
August 02, 2019
russia
The INF Treaty’s definitive collapse: dawn of a new nuclear arms race?
July 31, 2019
campaigning
Hiroshima-ICAN Academy on nuclear weapons and global security
July 30, 2019
50 states sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
July 29, 2019
impact
Part 2: Hanford’s Dirty Secret– 25,000 years and $80 billion dollars
July 26, 2019
impact
Hanford’s Dirty Secret– and it’s not 56 million gallons of nuclear waste
July 16, 2019
impact
‘I am Become Death’ comes to Tularosa Basin: The Trinity Test 74 years later
July 14, 2019
tpnw
A big step backwards: Why Sweden’s decision not to sign TPNW damages its reputation as a leader on disarmament
July 07, 2019
campaigning
NEW RESOURCE: Campaigners Guide to Signature and Ratification of the TPNW
June 19, 2019
tpnw
The Swedish TPNW inquiry: Secret reference groups and deleted e-mail accounts
June 19, 2019
tpnw
Caribbean experts gathered to explore region’s role in supporting the NuclearBan Treaty
June 18, 2019
nuclear weapons
INF Treaty Suspension: What does the vote in Russian Duma mean?
June 04, 2019
tpnw
Premiere: New Documentary on the Nuclear Ban Treaty
May 29, 2019
impact
The Story of a Nuclear Test Veteran
May 24, 2019
tpnw
ICAN addresses ECOWAS
May 21, 2019
eu
EU elections: ICAN urges MEPs to join the ICAN Parliamentary Pledge
May 17, 2019
france
Paris joins the ICAN Cities Appeal
May 06, 2019
media
The Intercept: How to dismantle the absurd profitability of nuclear weapons
May 03, 2019
nuclear weapons
See it to believe it : US & Russia discuss possibility of new nuclear agreements, amid escalating arms race
April 30, 2019
tpnw
ICAN is ‘creating the environment’ for disarmament at the NPT PrepCom
April 24, 2019
tpnw
Polls: Public opinion in EU host states firmly opposes nuclear weapons
April 15, 2019
tpnw
Resolution supporting the TPNW submitted in US Congress
April 04, 2019
tpnw
ICAN at the African Union
March 18, 2019
cities
Washington DC joins ICAN Cities Appeal
February 28, 2019
north korea
No-Deal Hanoi Summit shows importance of multilateralism in Denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula
February 25, 2019
south africa
South Africa: from nuclear armed state to disarmament hero
February 06, 2019
press releases
ICAN statement on Costa Rica
February 01, 2019
nuclear weapons
US withdrawal from INF Treaty puts Europe (and the world) at risk
January 18, 2019
sweden
Disappointing report from the Swedish inquiry into joining Nuclear Ban Treaty
December 28, 2018
ican
10 things that made 2018 great for the movement to end nuclear weapons
December 18, 2018
australia
Australian Labor Party commits to joining Nuclear Ban Treaty
December 12, 2018
tpnw
Both houses of Swiss Parliament call on government to join the Nuclear Ban Treaty immediately
December 06, 2018
tpnw
Could Spain be the first NATO State to sign the Nuclear Ban Treaty?
November 29, 2018
cities
Manchester endorses the ICAN Cities Appeal
November 07, 2018
australia
Los Angeles, Sydney and Toronto join new ICAN Cities Appeal
November 02, 2018
tpnw
122 states reaffirm their support for the Nuclear Ban Treaty
October 29, 2018
tpnw
LAUNCH: Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor
October 09, 2018
media
2017 Nobel Peace Laureate: Amid Talks with North Korea, It's Time for U.S. to Abandon Nukes, Too | Democracy Now!
October 08, 2018
media
Treaty of Rarotonga celebrated in Samoa
October 06, 2018
press releases
ICAN congratulates 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Nadia Murad and Dr Denis Mukwege
October 05, 2018
ican
Looking back at ICAN’s first year as a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
October 05, 2018
ican
ICAN congratulates 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Nadia Murad and Dr Denis Mukwege
September 29, 2018
press releases
Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapons Takes Another Rapid Step Towards Becoming International Law Today
September 27, 2018
tpnw
19 States Party & 69 signatories: the Nuclear Ban Treaty gains support at record pace
September 27, 2018
tpnw
ICAN statements at the UN for International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
September 26, 2018
tpnw
LIVE: International Day for the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons 2018
September 19, 2018
tpnw
Koreas Summit shows the power of diplomacy
September 14, 2018
Abolish nuclear weapons? Idealistic. Worthy
September 14, 2018
media
ICAN pushes Lebanon on anti-nuke treaty
August 29, 2018
tpnw
California supports the Nuclear Ban Treaty
August 23, 2018
tpnw
Friend or Foe: The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and the NPT
August 22, 2018
media
As Trump postures, a national nuclear abolition campaign moves forward
August 20, 2018
media
Does Switzerland still punch above its weight ethically?
August 18, 2018
tpnw
African support for the Nuclear Ban Treaty keeps growing
August 11, 2018
tpnw
Hiroshima, Nagasaki and the #nuclearban
August 09, 2018
media
Nagasaki mayor calls for Japan to join U.N. nuclear weapons treaty:The Asahi Shimbun
August 06, 2018
media
ICAN champions grass-roots efforts to persuade Japan and others to support a nuclear-free world | The Japan Times
August 03, 2018
impact
Hiroshima and Nagasaki: 7 things you should know
July 26, 2018
media
2 Women Who Know What It Takes To Win A Nobel Prize Weigh In On Trump's Chances
July 17, 2018
media
I Came as a Journalist to Ask Important Questions
July 13, 2018
tpnw
Church of England Synod votes to support Nuclear Ban Treaty
July 08, 2018
eu
NEW POLL: Europeans reject US nuclear weapons on own soil
July 07, 2018
press releases
NEW POLL: Vast Majority of Europeans Reject US Nuclear Weapons on Own Soil
July 04, 2018
spain
Spain: Why would a country that has banned biological and chemical weapons not ban nuclear weapons?
June 20, 2018
ican
1000 Day Fund: Four new projects launched!
June 13, 2018
media
Ending War Games Is the Best Thing to Come Out of the Summit
June 13, 2018
press releases
ICAN Singapore Summit Response Press Release
June 12, 2018
north korea
Good for diplomacy but little substance: ICAN reacts to Trump-Kim signed statement
June 12, 2018
media
Nobel Peace Prize winner says Trump Kim agreement doesn't go far enough on nuclear disarmament
June 12, 2018
press releases
2017 Nobel Peace Laureate Presents Denuclearisation Plan for the Korean Peninsula
June 06, 2018
india
India and Russia are testing nuclear missiles: Where is the global outcry?
May 28, 2018
tpnw
UN Secretary General praises Nuclear Ban Treaty but fails to take a stand
May 27, 2018
media
Men with fragile egos should not have the world's faith placed in them
May 24, 2018
divestment
Deutsche Bank to stop banking on the bomb
May 24, 2018
tpnw
Cancellation of US-DPRK summit proves Nuclear Ban Treaty is the only path to denuclearisation
May 11, 2018
canada
Toronto calls on the Canadian government to join the Nuclear Ban Treaty
May 10, 2018
media
Nobel Peace Prize winner on Trump pulling out of Iran deal: 'This is so stupid!'
May 09, 2018
media
Bloomberg Markets and Finance: Beatrice Fihn Says U.S. Withdrawal From Iran Deal Was an 'Incredibly Stupid Decision'
May 04, 2018
tpnw
Will the “responsible states” please stand up?
April 30, 2018
tpnw
Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor on the way
April 27, 2018
north korea
The power of diplomacy: ICAN welcomes efforts to denuclearize the Korean peninsula
April 23, 2018
tpnw
New research: 35 states are sabotaging the NPT
April 20, 2018
media
Nobel winner ICAN welcomes Trump-Kim meeting but slams 'toxic masculinity' | The Japan Times
April 19, 2018
media
Virtual Reality Takes a Political Turn in the Trump Era
March 26, 2018
tpnw
Ban treaty attracts new adherents
March 07, 2018
media
These Companies Are Financing The Return Of Nuclear Terror
March 02, 2018
russia
Nuclear grandstanding a danger to the world
February 09, 2018
media
Nobel Peace Ride: Cyclists carry medal to Canberra, urging end to nuclear weapons
January 11, 2018
nuclear weapons
Alarming changes to the US nuclear posture
December 30, 2017
tpnw
Nuclear ban treaty negotiations in 2017
December 22, 2017
ican
ICAN receives 2017 Nobel Peace Prize
December 20, 2017
italy
Italian parliament instructs Italy to explore possibility of joining the Nuclear Ban Treaty
December 12, 2017
The Nobel Interview: Beatrice Fihn of ICAN - Al Jazeera Exclusive
December 12, 2017
media
Nuclear annihilation 'one tantrum away', Nobel peace prize winner warns
December 12, 2017
media
The Nobel Interview: Beatrice Fihn of ICAN
December 11, 2017
media
Nuclear weapons: In conversation with ICAN
December 10, 2017
media
Pope Francis prays for world without nuclear weapons amid Trump and Kim tensions
October 28, 2017
media
Can the world be free of weapons?
October 27, 2017
tpnw
UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in 2017
October 27, 2017
tpnw
Full voting result on UN resolution L.41
October 07, 2017
media
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons Wins Nobel Peace Prize
September 21, 2017
press releases
Nuclear Weapons Prohibition Treaty open for signature by world leaders
September 20, 2017
tpnw
ICAN’s remarks at the TPNW signing ceremony
September 20, 2017
press releases
50 states sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
September 17, 2017
germany
71% of Germans favour the nuclear ban treaty
September 15, 2017
north korea
North Korea carries out new missile test
September 14, 2017
tpnw
Swedish Foreign Minister wants to sign the ban
August 29, 2017
tpnw
Sign the nuclear ban treaty
August 03, 2017
tpnw
Hiroshima and Nagasaki anniversary
July 08, 2017
press releases
States agree to ban nuclear weapons
July 07, 2017
tpnw
The United Nations prohibits nuclear weapons
July 07, 2017
tpnw
About the treaty to prohibit nuclear weapons
July 06, 2017
tpnw
Poised to outlaw nuclear weapons
June 23, 2017
tpnw
Ai Weiwei, renowned artist, lends support to ban
June 16, 2017
tpnw
Negotiations resume on nuclear weapon ban
May 21, 2017
tpnw
March to Ban the Bomb
May 21, 2017
tpnw
Draft UN nuclear weapon ban released
April 19, 2017
tpnw
ICAN's report on the March negotiations
April 01, 2017
tpnw
Significant progress so far at UN negotiations
April 01, 2017
press releases
Nuclear weapon ban treaty negotiations show significant progress
March 31, 2017
tpnw
ICAN statements to the negotiating conference
March 28, 2017
tpnw
Australian nuclear test survivor speaks at UN
March 28, 2017
press releases
UN nuclear weapon ban treaty negotiations begin
March 28, 2017
press releases
Nuclear weapon ban supporters respond to US ambassador
March 27, 2017
tpnw
Historic UN nuclear ban negotiations begin
February 10, 2017
tpnw
Booklet: Ban nuclear weapons 2017
January 29, 2017
nuclear weapons
It is two and a half minutes to midnight
January 18, 2017
press releases
Majority of world’s governments are moving to prohibit nuclear weapons
December 23, 2016
tpnw
Voting on UN resolution for nuclear ban treaty
December 23, 2016
tpnw
UN General Assembly approves historic resolution
December 14, 2016
campaigning
Campaign highlights of 2016
December 08, 2016
tpnw
Hibakusha appeal for a nuclear ban treaty
December 07, 2016
divestment
Is your bank ready for the ban?
November 08, 2016
tpnw
Breakdown of L.41 Voting Result
November 01, 2016
tpnw
US pressured NATO states to vote no to a ban
October 27, 2016
austria
European Parliament votes in favour of a ban
October 27, 2016
tpnw
UN votes to outlaw nuclear weapons in 2017
October 24, 2016
tpnw
Nobel laureates urge nations to support a ban
October 23, 2016
tpnw
Over 50 organizations urge Australia to vote yes
October 18, 2016
tpnw
Faith organizations urge nations to support a ban
October 18, 2016
tpnw
Australia's opposition to a nuclear weapon ban
October 17, 2016
tpnw
Message from ICAN campaigner Setsuko Thurlow
October 16, 2016
tpnw
Do no harm: ban nuclear weapons now
October 14, 2016
tpnw
ICAN briefing to UN press corps on draft resolution to ban nuclear weapons in 2017
October 14, 2016
tpnw
ICAN side event at the UN on possible elements for a treaty banning nuclear weapons
October 12, 2016
tpnw
The UN should mandate negotiations for a treaty banning nuclear weapons
October 12, 2016
tpnw
International Committee of Red Cross urges nations to act on proposal to ban nuclear weapons
September 28, 2016
tpnw
Governments submit draft resolution to commence ban treaty negotiations
September 22, 2016
tpnw
Austria announces UN General Assembly resolution to prohibit nuclear weapons in 2017
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