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	Nuclear power - The ominous shadow of the Atomic Age: an experience to phase out forever *Angelo Baracca* , Department of Physics, University of FlorenceAlmost 70 years ago “civilized” mankind, in an impetus of pride (and under powerful material interests), undertook a project typical of a superman: reiterating the ancient myth of Prometheus, or of the sorcerer’s apprentice, it flattered himself of curbing the “atomic fire”. That insane choice subjected mankind, for the first time, to the danger of his own extinction caused by a nuclear holocaust, and created problems of a kind that admit no solution and will presumably rest on him until his disappearance from this Planet... FULL TEXT
	Young visitors to Hiroshima and the photogallery Two young people from Swizerland made their first visit to Japan this year, on the occasion of the annual commemorations of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Here is their very interesting report (in French) and some great photos. You can reach the author at: lauresandoz@msn.com Look to the photogallery >>> HERE
	Former Malaysian Prime Minister signs petition for nuclear weapon-free world IPB Board member Yayoi Tsuchida writes (January 21 2009): I am now in Malaysia holding everyday A-bomb exhibitions, seminars and meeting the Malaysian government. There is good news: former Prime Minister Mahathir signed our petition for a nuclear weapon-free world. We collected about 2100 signatures in the exhibitions held in the univ. campuses and at the central market. Photos
	Speech by IPB President at World Conference against A & H Bombs, Hiroshima-Nagasaki My speech covers three themes relevant for the World Conference against A and H bombs. First theme: civilians as victims of war, from Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, to the ongoing wars in the world Second theme: How disarmament could help development, and help the many needs in the world, how the military spending could be turned into good, and how much the costs are for nuclear weapons. Third and last, but not the least: How we could strengthen our common resources to influence the NPT review conference in springtime next year. >>>MORE
	World Court Project to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Geneva 1 May 2008 : Successful Conference, 1st Report “Good faith is a fundamental principle of international law, without which all international law would collapse”, Judge Mohammed Bedjaoui declared last week. President of the ... > READ MORE
	Learn about Nuclear Weapons - web based education Learn about Nuclear Weapons is a web based education tool for students on all levels, for professionals, for the media and for everybody else who are interested in Nuclear Disarmament. Plenty of information about nuclear weapons is available on the internet. However, it is often difficult to sift through all information and to find exactly what you need. The Swedish Physicians against Nuclear Weapons and the Swedish Peace and Arbitration Society offers you the material Learn about Nuclear Weapons, providing both basic and in-depth knowledge about nuclear weapons and disarmament issues. Best Regards, Svenska Läkare mot Kärnvapen, SLMK - Swedish Section of the IPPNW
	Ban Ki-moon calls on governments to start negotiations on a nuclear weapons convention United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on governments to start negotiations on a nuclear weapons conventions as part of a five point plan to eliminate the risks from nuclear weapons.>>>Read More
	Opening of the photographic exhibition 'Nuclear Dilemma', MICR [Geneva. 28 Feb. & 27 Jul. 2008]. IPB was well represented at the opening of the photographic exhibition 'In-Security: the Nuclear Dilemma', which opened at the Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (MICR) in Geneva on Wednesday Feb. 27 ... > READ MORE
	Beyond Deterrence PDF Speech by Jonathan Granoff Those active on nuclear issues may wish to read an important speech: Beyond Deterrence, by IPB representative Jonathan Granoff, (President, The Global Security Institute, USA), at the international conference on "TOWARDS A WORLD FREE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS", held in New Delhi, India on June 9-10, 2008. In this presentation Mr Granoff urges the Indian government to convene at the earliest possible time a Nuclear Weapons Convention Preparatory Conference to examine the conditions to obtain a nuclear weapons convention and forge a path to its achievement. Click here for FULL TEXT
	Middle Powers Initiative: summary report from Dublin Article VI Forum The Middle Powers Initiative (of which IPB is a member organisation) recently released a summary report of its recent consultation of the Article VI Forum, held in Dublin in March 2008 with the co-sponsorship of the Government of Ireland. The final ... > READ MORE
	Statement to the 2nd Session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2010 NPT Review Conference Japan Council against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs (GENSUIKYO) April 2008. The next NPT Review Conference is only ... > READ MORE
	Statement World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs Aspiring to a nuclear weapon-free, peaceful and just world, we will hold the 2008 World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs from August 2 to 9, 2008, in the A-bombed cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We cordially invite people ... > READ MORE
	First A-bomb Exhibition in Egypt With a theme of “For a nuclear weapon-free world – Hiroshima & Nagasaki speak,” a 24-member delegation of the Japan Council against A and H Bombs (Gensuikyo) held an A-bomb exhibition in Cairo, capital of Egypt, for one week from Oct. 24, the first day of the UN Disarmament Week. We exhibited 30 pieces ... > READ MORE
	Nuclear Weapons & Today's Stand-Off Middle Powers Initiative Statement. US/Iran Confrontation : Intensified Diplomacy and Adherence to International Law September 20, 2007. Absent a Security Council resolution authorizing use of force, there is presently no basis in international law for the United States or any other state to respond to Iran’s nuclear program with a military attack or to ... > READ MORE
	IPB & Nuclear Disarmament IPB has a long history of work on nuclear disarmament, dating back to the early years of the movement. In particular we have been involved with the following initiatives and networks : World Court Project. The World Court Project is an international citizens' network that is working to publicise and has implemented the 8 July 1996 Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice... > READ MORE

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