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What is Nuclear Abolition Week?

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On 6 – 13 July 2013 Nuclear Abolition Week kicks off with activities across the world for a ban on nuclear weapons. This global week of action is intended to raise awareness of the unacceptable harm caused by nuclear weapons, and the urgent need for a ban treaty.

During this week, ICAN campaigners from all around the world will take to the streets, meet with policymakers, organise public meetings and more to show their government that they expect full-fledged support for a treaty banning nuclear weapons.

In previous years, ICAN has organised Nuclear Abolition Day, featuring non-violent street demonstrations, benefit concerts and recitals, nuclear picnics, vigils, marches, educational workshops and film screenings (click here to see photos from 2012 actions). This year, reflecting the growth of the campaign, Nuclear Abolition Day has been transformed into a global week of action.

May 22, 2013 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | ACTION