[WSMDiscuss] Nukes are illegal... now what?

Wed Feb 24 19:54:45 CET 2021

Re the new Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), supported
by the small nations, which came into force 19 Jan 2021
Canadians especially should read about the role their government could play
(but has avoided so far)
See transcripts of discussion with experts
https://tosavetheworld.ca/overview-war-and-weapons/

Read the basic background here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_on_the_Prohibition_of_Nuclear_Weapons

David Millar
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On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 7:23 PM Ariel Salleh via WSM-Discuss <
wsm-discuss at lists.openspaceforum.net> wrote:

> We all need to get our Governments to SIGN THIS TREATY.
>
> See below in Australia even LOCAL COUNCILS are signing on.
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> Peace on Earth!
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> The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons entered into force on the
> 22nd of January, making nuclear weapons illegal under international law.
> You may be wondering, what do we do next?
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> We get Australia on board, of course! The nuclear weapon ban treaty is the
> new standard, against which all nations are judged. *Our government is
> coming up short. *
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> Nuclear weapons don’t protect us from conflict, climate chaos, terrorism
> or pandemics. They heighten risk and raise the stakes to mass destruction.
> The treaty is our opportunity to make history and help end the madness of
> the nuclear status-quo.
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> In good news, the *Philippines* and *Comoros* recently ratified the
> treaty, bringing the current number of signatories to 86 and states parties
> to 54. Closer to home, the *councils of West Torrens and Prospect in
> South Australia and Mt Isa in Queensland* recently endorsed the Cities
> Appeal, calling on Australia to join the ban!
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> *There are now 34 councils
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> support of Australia joining the treaty! Is yours missing? *Local
> government action is critical for raising awareness and building support
> for the change we want. Join our upcoming cities campaig catch up for an
> update and collaboration:
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> *Online Event:*
> *Cities Appeal Catch Up!*
> *Thursday 4th March*
> *6:30-7:45pm AEDT*
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> *Image: yesterday's roundtable with councillors dedicated to ending
> nuclear weapons!*
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> As we approach a federal election this or next year, we'll also be
> supporting activists and partner organisations to raise the nuclear weapon
> ban treaty with parliamentarians. If you're interested in a spot of
> lobbying, get in touch! We'll provide materials and tailored training to
> anyone that can help amplify the message.
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> Finally, thank you to all who helped celebrate the entry into force of the
> treaty last month! Click here
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>  for a summary of your activities across Australia.
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> Let's keep at it.
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> Best,
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> Jemila and Gem
> ICAN Australia
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