June 26 marks 75 years since the signing of the United Nations Charter in San Francisco. The first objective set out in the Charter is to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war”. Since that time the United Nations has encouraged the limiting and abolition of nuclear weapons. The Non-Proliferation […]
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Lesotho has become the 38th state to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), confirming the move at the United Nations on Tuesday 9 June. The Treaty was agreed by the United Nations in July 2017 after negotiations last several months. 122 states voted in favour of […]
A survey of UK pension funds and banks released this week reveals that billions of pounds are invested in companies that are producing nuclear weapons. At a time when spending on public health is a keenly felt priority, the report ‘Banks, Pensions and Nuclear Weapons: Investing in Change’ presents the […]
Belize has become the 37th state to ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, confirming the move at the United Nations in New York City on Tuesday 19 May. The Treaty was agreed by the United Nations in July 2017 after negotiations last several months. 122 states voted […]
The call from the United National Secretary-General for a global ceasefire to enable all efforts to be focussed on fighting Covid-19 has gained support around the world. Christian CND has joined others in the Network of Christian Peace Organisations in issuing a statement calling on the UK government to support […]