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Peace & Education Resources

Working Toward a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World

These organizations, treaties, and educational resources support nuclear disarmament, humanitarian advocacy, and peace education. Knowledge leads to action.

International Treaties & Frameworks

šŸŒ Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)

The first legally binding international agreement to comprehensively prohibit nuclear weapons.

  • Entered into force: January 22, 2021
  • 122 countries voted to adopt (2017)
  • 69+ countries have signed, 50+ ratified
  • Prohibits development, testing, production, stockpiling
Learn more about TPNW ā†’

āš–ļø International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion

1996 landmark ruling on the legality of nuclear weapons.

  • Use or threat of nuclear weapons generally illegal
  • Violates international humanitarian law
  • Obligation to pursue disarmament negotiations
  • Foundation for TPNW legal framework
Read ICJ Advisory Opinion ā†’

šŸ“‹ Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)

1970 treaty to prevent spread of nuclear weapons and achieve disarmament.

  • 191 countries are parties (nearly universal)
  • Three pillars: non-proliferation, disarmament, peaceful use
  • Article VI: obligation to pursue disarmament
  • Review conferences every 5 years
UN NPT Information ā†’

šŸš« Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)

Prohibits all nuclear explosive tests for military or civilian purposes.

  • Opened for signature: 1996
  • 185 countries signed, 178 ratified
  • Not yet in force (needs 8 more Annex 2 states)
  • Global monitoring system operational
CTBT Organization ā†’

Nuclear Disarmament Organizations

šŸš« International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)

2017 Nobel Peace Prize winner. Coalition of NGOs promoting TPNW.

  • Led campaign for Treaty on Prohibition
  • 600+ partner organizations worldwide
  • Youth advocacy and education programs
icanw.org ā†’

šŸ„ International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Humanitarian perspective on nuclear weapons consequences.

  • Medical and humanitarian advocacy
  • Research on nuclear weapons effects
  • Emergency response expertise
ICRC Nuclear Weapons ā†’

ā˜®ļø Mayors for Peace

8,000+ cities worldwide working for nuclear abolition.

  • Led by Hiroshima and Nagasaki mayors
  • Local government nuclear policy advocacy
  • Peace education initiatives
mayorsforpeace.org ā†’

šŸ•Šļø Peace Action

Largest peace organization in the United States.

  • Nuclear policy advocacy and lobbying
  • Grassroots organizing
  • Congressional action alerts
peaceaction.org ā†’

šŸŒ Asia-Pacific Leadership Network (APLN)

Former leaders and experts promoting nuclear disarmament in Asia-Pacific.

  • High-level policy dialogue
  • Regional security expertise
  • Nuclear risk reduction advocacy
apln.network ā†’

šŸŽ“ Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI)

Bipartisan organization working to reduce nuclear threats.

  • Policy research and analysis
  • Nuclear security initiatives
  • Expert dialogue and education
nti.org ā†’

Research & Policy Institutes

šŸ“Š Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)

Independent research on peace, security, and arms control.

  • Annual nuclear forces data
  • Arms control verification research
  • Peace and conflict analysis
sipri.org ā†’

šŸ”¬ Federation of American Scientists (FAS)

Science-based analysis of nuclear weapons and security policy.

  • Nuclear Notebook series
  • Declassified document analysis
  • Policy recommendations
fas.org ā†’

šŸ“° Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Keeper of the Doomsday Clock, analyzing nuclear risks.

  • Doomsday Clock updates
  • Nuclear policy analysis
  • Climate and technology risks
thebulletin.org ā†’

šŸ›ļø Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Global policy research on nuclear nonproliferation.

  • Nuclear policy analysis
  • Regional security studies
  • Multilateral diplomacy research
carnegieendowment.org ā†’

šŸŒ United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)

UN think tank on disarmament and security issues.

  • Multilateral disarmament research
  • Policy dialogue facilitation
  • Emerging technology analysis
unidir.org ā†’

šŸ« Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center

Academic research on nuclear policy and security.

  • Nuclear security research
  • Policy recommendations
  • Next-generation training
belfercenter.org ā†’

Educational Resources

šŸ“š Academic Courses & Materials

šŸŽ“ Nuclear Studies Programs

  • Middlebury Institute (James Martin Center)
  • Stanford Center for International Security
  • Georgetown Security Studies Program
  • King's College London War Studies

šŸ“– Key Textbooks

  • "The Effects of Nuclear Weapons" - Glasstone & Dolan
  • "Nuclear Weapons: The Ultimate Emergency" - Lifton & Falk
  • "The Logic of Nuclear Terror" - Freedman

šŸŽ„ Documentary Resources

šŸŽ¬ Essential Documentaries

  • "The Day After Trinity" (1981)
  • "Nuclear Nightmare" (1979)
  • "The Bomb" (2015 - BBC)
  • "Countdown to Zero" (2010)

šŸ“ŗ Educational Series

  • "Chernobyl" (HBO, 2019)
  • "Nuclear Age" (PBS, 1989)
  • "Atomic Cafe" (1982)

šŸ›ļø Museums & Memorials

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Hiroshima, Japan - Primary source materials and survivor testimonies

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

Nagasaki, Japan - Second atomic bombing history and effects

National Museum of Nuclear Science

Albuquerque, USA - Nuclear technology and policy education

Nevada National Security Site

Nevada, USA - Nuclear testing history tours

šŸŒ Online Educational Tools

NUKEMAP by Alex Wellerstein

Interactive nuclear weapons effects simulator

Atomic Heritage Foundation

Manhattan Project and nuclear history resources

Nuclear Files (Nuclear Age Peace Foundation)

Comprehensive nuclear weapons history archive

Global Zero Educational Materials

Nuclear policy curriculum and teaching resources

Youth & Student Organizations

šŸŽ“ ICAN Youth

Young campaigners working for nuclear abolition worldwide.

  • Student organizing and advocacy
  • Educational workshops
  • Social media campaigns

šŸŒ± Nuclear Age Peace Foundation (Youth)

Youth education and engagement on nuclear issues.

  • Peace leadership training
  • Essay contests and scholarships
  • Model UN nuclear simulations

šŸ”— Students for Nuclear Disarmament

Campus-based advocacy for nuclear disarmament policies.

  • University divestment campaigns
  • Speaker series and events
  • Policy research projects

Take Action

How You Can Make a Difference

šŸ—³ļø Political Action

  • Contact representatives about nuclear policy
  • Support candidates who favor disarmament
  • Advocate for TPNW ratification in your country
  • Join local peace organizations

šŸ“š Education & Awareness

  • Share educational resources with others
  • Organize campus or community events
  • Support nuclear education in schools
  • Use social media for awareness campaigns

šŸ’° Financial Support

  • Donate to disarmament organizations
  • Divest from nuclear weapons companies
  • Support peace research funding
  • Fund educational initiatives

šŸ¤ Community Building

  • Start or join local peace groups
  • Participate in commemorative events
  • Build interfaith peace coalitions
  • Connect with international partners

"The unleashed power of the atom has changed everything save our modes of thinking, and we thus drift toward unparalleled catastrophe."

- Albert Einstein

Education leads to understanding. Understanding leads to action. Action leads to change.