Baku, September 26, AZERTAC

In 2013, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) declared September 26 to be the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (Nuclear Abolition Day). The aims of the day are to enhance public awareness about the threat posed to humanity by nuclear weapons and the necessity for their total elimination.

The UNGA resolution establishing the day (UNGA Res 68 32) also calls for progress on a nuclear weapons convention – a global treaty involving the nuclear armed states in the prohibition and elimination of nuclear weapons under strict and effective international control.

The pursuit of global peace and security is a fundamental goal shared across nations and cultures. Integral to this mission is the aim to achieve the total elimination of nuclear weapons. The International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (IDTENW) stands as a vital reminder of our collective responsibility towards disarmament and the creation of a safer world.

Annually observed on September 26, the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons is a call to action. Initiated by the United Nations General Assembly, The International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons underscores the urgent need to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and to pursue nuclear disarmament. This day serves as a platform to highlight the grave consequences of nuclear arsenals and the crucial need for their elimination to safeguard the future.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), framed by the United Nations, envision a peaceful and prosperous future for the planet. Key among these is the commitment to foster peaceful, just, and inclusive societies (Goal 16) and to take urgent action on climate change (Goal 13). The elimination of nuclear weapons is critical to achieving these goals, as it not only enhances global peace but also prevents environmental catastrophes.

The International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons is more than a commemoration; it is a global call for action towards a future where peace and security reign supreme, free from the threat of nuclear annihilation.