ICAN - International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons

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Web Name: ICAN - International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons

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ICAN is the international campaign to stigmatise, prohibit eliminate nuclear weapons.The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) is a coalition of non-governmental organizations promoting adherence to and implementation of the United Nations nuclear weapon ban treaty.Nuclear weapons are the most inhumane and indiscriminate weapons ever created. They violate international law, cause severe environmental damage, undermine national and global security, and divert vast public resources away from meeting human needs. They must be eliminated urgently. ICAN will treat your information with respect. Read more about ourPrivacy Policy. Emerging TechnologiesToday, emerging technologies in the fields of offensive cyber capabilities, artificial intelligence and autonomous technologies will have a significant impact on military behaviour.  These technologies add another layer of risk to an already unacceptable level of risk of nuclear weapons use. Eliminating nuclear weapons is the only way to eliminate these risks altogether. Learn More ParliamentariansLegislators are in a key position to promote the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in every country, pushing for its signature and ratification or promoting it abroad. Over 1300 elected officials all around the world have committed to do so through the ICAN Parliamentary Pledge.Get your reps involved These are the universities that help to build U.S. nuclear weaponsNearly 50 U.S. universities are involved in the research and design of U.S. nuclear weapons, largely in secret and in contradiction of their mission statements. Students and faculty must demand their universities stop helping to build weapons of mass destruction.Get your school involved Nuclear weapons put all our cities at risk. Now cities like Toronto are stepping up to ban them.Some countries are dragging their feet signing the Treaty. In response. citizens are speaking up and cities are calling on their governments to support and join the treaty.Toronto has been part of the appeal since 2018. What about your city?Get your city involved Any non-government organization is eligible to become an ICAN partner organization. No joining fee or annual subscription is required, although financial and other relevant contributions are welcome. The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) is a coalition of non-governmental organisations in one hundred countries promoting adherence to and implementation of the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.This website was made possible thanks to the generous support of New Zealand and Swiss Loterie Romande.Place de Cornavin 2, 1201 Genève, SwitzerlandEmail: info@icanw.orgGeneral inquiries: +41 22 788 20 63 (Geneva)Privacy Policy Our websites use cookies to collect and track information that helps us improve our website. For more information please read our Privacy Policy

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