Live Cross - ICAN Australia at the United Nations

In a world racked by war and conflict, prospects for peace seem far away. We’ve witnessed, repeatedly, nuclear armed states acting as bullies and aggressors, emboldened by their nuclear arsenals and their perceived power.

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is helping to turn the tide, strengthening the global consensus that these bombs are inhumane, unacceptable in all circumstances, and now illegal.

The inaugural Review Conference to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons will take place the week of 30 November to 4 December at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. ICAN Australia will be on the ground throughout the week.

Tune in for this special live cross to the United Nations to hear updates from the meeting and the civil society actions surrounding it.

Joining us will be:

MC: Janet Craven
ICAN Australia National Director

Karina Lester
ICAN Ambassador, second-generation nuclear test survivor and Yankunytjatjara-Anangu woman.

William Hughes
William is a third generation survivor of the British Nuclear Tests that took place on his grandfathers, Yami Lester’s traditional lands, Walyatjata (Walatina) in 1953.

Dimity Hawkins AM
ICAN Co-Founder, ICAN Australia board member and Co-Coordinator at the Nuclear Truth Project

Tara Gutman
Tara Gutman is an international human rights lawyer and Co-Chair of the ICAN Australia Board. She is also a member of ICAN’s International Steering Committee.

Plus more to be announced!