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Press Release – Peace Woman enters Nuclear Base via Canoe
Read more: Press Release – Peace Woman enters Nuclear Base via CanoeOn 14th June, the 5th day of the FABB camp, Ginnie Herbert entered the naval base at Coulport. She was accompanied by 3 other peace and environmental activists in their single canoes with banners flying. 2 independent press photographers witnessed and recorded the incident. Photos and film were taken of her beaching her canoe inside the base.…
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The National – “SNP MSP to take a seat at international anti-nuclear weapon conference”
Read more: The National – “SNP MSP to take a seat at international anti-nuclear weapon conference”https://www.thenational.scot/news/20210065.snp-msp-take-seat-international-anti-nuclear-conference/ Bill Kidd MSP will be attending the upcoming MSP for the TPNW. Cited in the article above, Kidd said: “Senator McPhedran and I look forward to strengthening the Scottish Canadian joint efforts towards nuclear disarmament, and will be proactively engaged in the 1st MSP meeting at the United Nations, Vienna, next week. We intend…
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UNA-UK: New report on addressing British nuclear tests in Kiribati
Read more: UNA-UK: New report on addressing British nuclear tests in Kiribatihttps://una.org.uk/news/new-report-addressing-british-nuclear-tests-kiribati Check out this new report from UNA-UK regarding the British nuclear tests in Kiribati “The briefing shares lived experience and expert contributions from Kiribati islanders. We hope it will be useful for UK officials, parliamentarians and civil society organisations, and complement work by others on communities affected by UK tests, including work relating to…
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BBC Radio Scotland – Janet Fenton interview
Read more: BBC Radio Scotland – Janet Fenton interviewJanet Fenton, SCND Vice-Chair, on BBC Radio Scotland this morning discussing nuclear weapons, NATO, and the primacy of the Nuclear Ban Treaty for Scotland’s future. Listen here from 34:30: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0c869v6
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ICAN Australia – New Prime Minister Backs the Ban
Read more: ICAN Australia – New Prime Minister Backs the BanICAN Australia discusses the advantageous results of the recent parliamentary election, accessed here: https://icanw.org.au/new-prime-minister-backs-the-ban/ “The election of the Albanese Labor Government heralds a new era in Australia’s approach to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. While the previous government shunned the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, the Australian Labor Party has committed to sign…
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A long weekend in Vienna for nuclear disarmament 17 -23 June 2022
Read more: A long weekend in Vienna for nuclear disarmament 17 -23 June 2022“Vienna will be a moment where the world responds and creates the global nuclear disarmament plan. Nuclear weapons impact everyone and that’s why this meeting will be a place for all voices to be heard.” (ICAN’s Executive Director Beatrice Fihn) The First Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons…
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Nuclear Weapons – The Deadly Chocolate Teapot
Read more: Nuclear Weapons – The Deadly Chocolate TeapotInside the campaign against nuclear weapons the chance to say “I told you so” amidst the ultimate rubble is anticipated with no relish at all. Nor is there much satisfaction these days in saying, in regard to the Ukraine crisis, “We did tell you that the nuclear nightmare had not gone away, that the risk…
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“Nuclear Weapons are Banned! What does this mean for Britain?” Report by Dr Rebecca Johnson, published
Read more: “Nuclear Weapons are Banned! What does this mean for Britain?” Report by Dr Rebecca Johnson, publishedA seminal report written by Dr Rebecca Johnson and published by the Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy and the Center for Nuclear Disarmament has been published. This report analyses the 2017 Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and theimplications for UK and global security. It has been updated to reflect recent developments affecting nuclear…
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Statements from Scottish nuclear ban organisations regarding the ongoing crisis in Ukraine
Read more: Statements from Scottish nuclear ban organisations regarding the ongoing crisis in UkraineThe Statement from Scottish CND is as follows: “Scottish CND unequivocally condemns Russia’s military actions in Ukraine and the threat to use nuclear weapons. The international community must stand united in ensuring that we protect and support civilians, and Scotland must strongly reject the violations of international law by Russia and the disregard for Ukraine’s…
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1st Meeting of States Parties to the TPNW has been postponed
Read more: 1st Meeting of States Parties to the TPNW has been postponedIn light of the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the organisers of the First Meeting of the States Parties to the TPNW have made the decision to postpone the Meeting until such a point arises that full participation can be facilitated. Read the statement from Bea Finn, Executive Director of ICAN, below: “After a series…
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