International e-bulletin: February 2010

Read ICAN's latest e-bulletin, updating you on the progress we’re making in our worldwide campaign to abolish nuclear weapons and how you can help.

Recent headlines:  ICAN steps up the campaign in New York; US and Russia urged to begin reducing nuclear arsenals; and sanctions a step closer as Iran steps up enrichment programs.

ICAN News

Rally in New York for nuclear abolition – May 2^nd

A large coalition of international organizations are preparing a mass demonstration and civil society peace conference in New York City the day before the opening of the five-yearly review of the Non-Proliferation Treaty. 

For more info see: http://www.icanw.org/node/5068

 ICAN working toward NPT in New York

ICAN has joined with several other international partners working on the ground in New York in the lead up to the Nuclear non-Proliferation treaty (NPT) Review Conference in May 2010. ICAN’s Tim Wright will coordinate civil society groups advocating for a NPT.

Mayors for Peace

ICAN is working in partnership with ACF to assist in building capacity for the Mayors for Peace Network in Australia. There are currently 3,562 member cities in 134 countries & regions around the world – if your council is not a member please see the Mayors for Peace website and encourage them to get on board.

For more info see: http://www.mayorsforpeace.org/

IPPNW European Student Conference in Oslo

The Norwegian student affiliate of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War is hosting the 20th IPPNW European Student Conference in Oslo on the 8th to the 11th April 2010. The conference program includes lectures, workshops, panel discussions and social happenings. It promises to be this year's most happening student scene in Europe for issues on nuclear weapons!

http://www.oslo2010.org/

ICAN Updates from the UK and Australia

Read about the latest news and activities from ICAN UK here.

Read about the latest news and activities from ICAN Australia here.

ICAN act: things to do today 

Opposed to Nukes? Broadcast your views to the UN

We invite you to make a short video explaining why you want a nuclear-weapon-free world, and how to get there. The best videos will be shown at the United Nations this May as part of the Non-Proliferation Treaty Review conference. The selected videos will then be posted on youtube for the world to see.

For more info see: http://www.icanw.org/node/5067

US: Tell Congress to support disarmament
Tell the US Congress to support new policies that will address the threat of nuclear weapons.
http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5329/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=1342

FRANCE: Urge President Sarkozy to support a Nuclear Weapons Convention
Sign this petition urging President Sarkosy to support a Nuclear Weapons Convention now.
http://www.icanfrance.org/utils/petitioneliminationarmesnucleaires.php  
 
JAPAN/AUSTRALIA: Tell the Japan, Australia to adopt a clear vision for zero
Both the Japanese and Australian governments are considering how to respond to the ICNND report right now. Send a message to Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in your own words outlining your concerns about getting the world to zero nuclear weapons. We’ve listed their contact details on our website and have a sample letter you can use as a basis for your own: http://www.icanw.org/node/5041  
 
Join ICAN on Facebook
Have you joined the cause? Help us spread the word about ICAN through joining the ICAN Facebook cause. ICAN aims to have at least 20,000 members to our ICAN Facebook Cause by the time we go to the UN in May to advocate for nuclear disarmament at the NPT Review Conference.  Join now and ask your Facebook friends to join too!  http://apps.facebook.com/causes/44151

ICAN Give!
Please consider making a donation today so we can continue to campaign on this vital issue and intensify our efforts at this most crucial time.   
Donate at http://www.icanw.org/donate  

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February 2010