Global Initiatives Mark International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

• Peace organizations are hosting global events to mark the UN-designated International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons on September 26.
• Roughly 2,000 organizations have endorsed the Nuclear Abolition Day Appeal, which is set to be presented to the United Nations and its member states.
• Current global estimates indicate that over 12,000 nuclear weapons remain, while nuclear-armed states continue to invest in modernizing their arsenals.

Towards a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World

• An online global event, "Towards a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World," will take place from September 25–26, featuring Nobel Peace Prize laureates and international experts.
• The program includes screenings of the documentary An Ordinary Insanity, featuring whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, followed by filmmaker discussions.
• Sessions are scheduled across multiple time zones to facilitate global participation.
• On September 29, the UN General Assembly will convene a high-level meeting in New York to address nuclear disarmament.

Investigating the International Arms Trade

• On October 18, an online roundtable titled "Bombs Don’t Make Themselves: Who’s Arming Israel’s Wars" will examine the role of the arms trade in current conflicts.
• Hosted by Nonviolence International and Voices from the Holy Land, speakers include Josh Paul, Hine-Wai Loose, Natalie Davidson, and Francesco Staccioli.
• The discussion will analyze the international networks of weapon production and supply, specifically regarding the responsibilities of governments and other institutional actors.