The United Nations has declared September 26 to be the International Day for the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. In order to build civil society action and cooperation for the day, an open group of organizations, working in consultation with the United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs, has established NuclearAbolitionDay.org.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns us that “Growing geopolitical divisions and mistrust are driving tensions to new heights. Instead of dialogue and diplomacy being deployed to end the nuclear threat, another nuclear arms race is taking shape, and saber-rattling is re-emerging as a tactic of coercion. We need to stop the madness before it’s too late.”
You and your organizations(s) are urged to join with hundreds of organizations and individuals around the world in endorsing the Joint Appeal for Nuclear Abolition Day (September 26). You can sign as an individual and/or on behalf of your organization. We also encourage you to plan or join another event or action on Nuclear Abolition Day to reduce nuclear risks, prevent nuclear war and advance the global elimination of nuclear weapons.
You can be involved in Nuclear Abolition Day in one or more ways:
- Endorse the September 26 Joint Appeal
The Appeal calls on governments to announce concrete plans at the UN High Level Meeting on Nuclear Disarmament on September 26 to reduce nuclear risks and prevent nuclear war, shift nuclear weapons budgets and investments to meet human and economic needs, and achieve the global elimination of nuclear weapons within a strict timeframe.
The Appeal is open to endorsement by individuals and organizations and will be presented to world leaders at the UN on September 26. (The list of current endorsers is on the Joint Appeal page. Scroll down).
When you endorse the Appeal you’ll have an opportunity to submit a quote for social media promotion (optional). If you’re endorsing on behalf of an organization, if possible please email your logo to info@nuclearabolitionday.org, so it can be posted here (scroll down).
- Participate in the September 26 social media action Stop Nuclear Weapons: Peace is in our Hands
This action – which can be done by anyone, anywhere – is based on a hand raised with palm facing forwards, which is a universal message to stop. Hands are also what we use to greet each other, create things, and build cooperation. For examples and hashtags, please visit Stop Nuclear Weapons: Peace is in our Hands.
- Organize or join an event
Post your Nuclear Abolition Day event on our events page to inform and engage others, or join an event already being planned.
- Share this announcement widely
Help ensure that Nuclear Abolition Day 2025 is a resounding success!
Visit NuclearAbolitionDay.org for more information and inspiration!