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Nuclear Weapons

Beyond Nuclear advocates for the elimination of all nuclear weapons and argues that removing them can only make us safer, not more vulnerable. The expansion of commercial nuclear power across the globe only increases the chance that more nuclear weapons will be built and is counterproductive to disarmament. We also cover nuclear weapons issues on our international site, Beyond Nuclear International.

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Entries from September 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009

Thursday
Sep102009

Join the International Youth Dialogue for Nuclear Disarmament

The Project for Nuclear Awareness is hosting the International Youth Dialogue October 26th-27th 2009. The Dialogue will link students, youth and young professionals in Philadelphia, Geneva, Mexico City, Moscow, and Santa Barbara via live video conference and will focus on building a comprehensive campaign for a nuclear weapons-free world. The Dialogue will feature disarmament expert Dr. Hans Blix, President of the World Federation of United Nations Associations, Alyn Ware of Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament and student leaders from Physicians for Social Responsibility, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, and Ban All Nukes Generation USA. Registration for the Philadelphia Venue and Mexico City Venue is now available. More information can be found on the flier. Organized by the Project for Nuclear Awareness and Ban All Nukes Generation. Interested in Co-sponsorship or becoming a youth leader? Have questions about the Dialogue? Contact Emily at emily.pna@gmail.com , 215 546 3030.

DateSeptember 10, 2009 | Print ArticlePrint Article | |
Thursday
Sep102009

"International Peace Day" is September 21

The United Nations' International Day of Peace - marked every year on September 21 - is a global holiday when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace. Established by U.N. resolution in 1982, "Peace Day" has grown to include millions of people around the world who participate in all kinds of events, large and small.  Please consider creating an event to mark this important day and sharing it with others around the world.

DateSeptember 10, 2009 | Print ArticlePrint Article | |
Tuesday
Sep082009

Entire African continent is nuclear weapons-free zone

The entire continent of Africa is officially a nuclear weapons-free zone, after Burundi signed the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty last month. The treaty, which covers the entire African continent as well as its surrounding islands, ensures that nuclear weapons are not developed, produced, tested, or otherwise acquired or stationed in any of the countries on the continent.

DateSeptember 8, 2009 | Print ArticlePrint Article | |