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Qatar Red Crescent society and ICRC hold international workshop to discuss role of national societies in promoting elimination of nuclear weapons

… and global advocacy strategy for eliminating nuclear weapons. The workshop, co-hosted by the Qatar … the 2017 Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, to exchange views with …

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ICRC President: Use, threat to use, or possess of nuclear weapons is unacceptable in humanitarian, moral and legal terms

… ceremony of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons New York – The President of the … a stark warning on the risks of the use of nuclear weapons and the urgent need for …

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ICRC congratulates Nihon Hidankyo on Nobel Peace Prize and work to ensure nuclear weapons are never used again

… and enduring humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons use. Nihon Hidankyo has long advocated … the complete prohibition and elimination of nuclear weapons, an objective that aligns with …

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Why States must sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: A plea for humanity

… ceremony of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. 26 September 2018, UN, New York. … adoption of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was driven by the compelling …

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Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference

… acknowledged that the continued existence of nuclear weapons is one of the biggest threats for … community unequivocally agreed that nuclear weapons must be eliminated as soon as …

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Webinar: International health and humanitarian organizations welcome the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

… of the historic Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) entering into force, we … humanitarian consequences of the use of nuclear weapons and a big win for planetary …

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The humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons are beyond the capacity of any humanitarian organization to address effectively

… Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, New York, 5 March 2025.     Your … Since 1945, the destructive power of nuclear weapons has increased many thousands …

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Flags fly at the Mont-Blanc bridge in Geneva, marking the 30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.

Imminent entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is a truly historic achievement

… Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons Delivered by Mr. Peter Maurer, … Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. This day is a vital reminder …

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National Society Workshop on implementation of Movement Action Plan 2018-2021 towards elimination of Nuclear Weapons

Nuclear weapons must never again be used and must be … States to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and the fulfillment of solemn …

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ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: We must continue to raise awareness of the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons

… Spoljaric at the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Signing Ceremony, 24 September 2024 … signature of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, a landmark instrument of our …

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