🌍 Hey everyone! The UN just held a high-level meeting to mark the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons—here’s what went down:
- Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General, warned about a “complex, unpredictable and dangerous” nuclear arms race. He’s urging nuclear-armed states to hit pause and restart dialogue toward totally eliminating nukes.
- Annalena Baerbock, president of the 80th session of the UNGA, reminded us that we already have solid frameworks like the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). She stressed that every member state needs to stick to these agreements 💪.
- Geng Shuang, the Chinese mainland’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, highlighted that nuclear weapons are a global security threat. His call? A complete ban and thorough dismantling of all nuclear arsenals.
🔍 So, what’s the big idea? Think of these treaties as a global code of conduct that stops countries from building or testing bombs—a collective move for peace.
📅 Quick fact: In 2013, the UNGA set September 26 as the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. It’s our yearly reminder to press restart on disarmament talks and push for action.
🚀 As tech-savvy young pros, you’re the power behind online movements—from viral hashtags to digital awareness campaigns. Let’s keep the momentum alive and work toward a nuke-free future! ✌️
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UN high-level meeting calls for advancing nuclear disarmament
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