The 2nd Meeting of States Parties (2MSP) to the TPNW takes place at the UN in New York from 27 November-1 December. There will be civil society participation, including a number of campaigners from the UK.
Against a grim background of unbridled and destructive violence the TPNW is strengthening and growing in credibility. There are now 93 signatories, 69 states parties and 4 accessed countries and whenever it is on the agenda of the UN General Assembly it has the support of around 130 states. 2MSP will continue the patient and constructive work begun at 1MSP in Vienna last year and civil society will play its part.
As governments, experts and campaigners get ready for a week of building on the treaty banning nuclear weapons, there will be an International Day of Action on Sunday 26 November to call for an end to nuclear weapons and bring attention to the TPNW. All around the world, people will be taking action to show the delegations in New York that we expect them to be bold, courageous and use the TPNW to dismantle nuclear deterrence, and make sure the rest of the world is paying attention to this crucial opportunity.
We want to co-ordinate UK-wide events and share news, pictures and videos on social media and the website nuclearban.scot. We expect there will be the usual mix of imaginative stunts, gatherings and small photo-ops, as for the day the TPNW entered into force.
The process for sharing is simple. Just send your images to ICANdayofaction@gmail.com on the day. It would also be helpful if you can let me know beforehand if you are planning an event.
David Mackenzie
Trident Ploughshares
From Lucero of ICAN International:
“Global Day of Action on November 26th
On Sunday 26th, right before the MSP kicks off, we want to show the delegations meeting in New York – and those watching from afar – that the world is watching and we expect them to be bold, courageous and use the TPNW to dismantle nuclear deterrence. We know from experience that you, our incredible ICAN partners around the world, truly shine on moments like these. So we have put together some resources like social media templates and banners to facilitate and here: https://www.icanw.org/2msp_global_day_of_action and will be adding more in the coming weeks. And of course, I wanted to remind you that the ICAN Rapid Action Fund is still available to help elevate any actions you may have in mind with up to $2000. So if you’re planning any events, please do apply! We have seen some truly inspiring actions this year, and already heard from a few of you about some exciting ideas for the 26th, but we would love to hear from all of you how you plan to join the Global Day of Action!
Listing your local or online events on the calendar.
Whether it’s a stunt for the global day of action, a webinar, or a get-together with local campaigners to discuss the MSP, we would love to fill the Nuclear Ban Week calendar with all kinds of events from all over the world! So could you please make sure to add your events here?”