Message from Beyond the Bomb:
With so much turmoil in the world right now, it can be difficult to step back to truly assess where we are. But, now, more than ever, we must commit to remembering the past, to never repeat the atrocities of yesterday and to learn how to create a brighter future.
This year marks 75 years since the beginning of the nuclear age. Join us on the anniversaries of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to honor those lost as well as all survivors of nuclear violence around the world.
On July 16, 1945, the first nuclear weapons test was conducted in New Mexico. Then, three weeks later, on August 6, the U.S. dropped a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima. Days later, on August 9, the U.S. dropped a second nuclear bomb on Nagasaki. Hundreds of thousands lost their lives on those two horrific days — and more have followed in the years since due to the long term effects of radiation exposure. But, survivors of those attacks and of the nuclear weapons industrial complex are #stillhere, sharing their stories and asking for justice. Sadly, these terrible weapons are also #stillhere. We have so much to learn from those impacted by nuclear violence. And, we have a responsibility to join them in action.
That’s why Beyond the Bomb is proud to join more than 100 other organizations worldwide in honoring the survivors of the world’s most gruesome and deadly attack — and in ensuring these weapons are never used again. Listen to survivors tell their stories, learn how to get involved in your community, and push back against the nuclear status quo through our live streamed events.
Please RSVP and share the online event with your friends! Together, we can make a difference. We all have a role to play in raising awareness about this anniversary, and we need your help to show the world that we will not rest as long as these weapons are #stillhere. We hope you’ll join us.
Forward,
Yasmeen, and the Beyond the Bomb team