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ICAN International Conference
Geneva, Switzerland, 17-19 September 2011
ICAN held its international conference in Geneva, Switzerland, from 17 to 19 September 2011. The conference focused on broadening and strengthening the will to abolish nuclear weapons and building the pressure on the governments to negotiate a ban. Plenary sessions, workshops and forums gave all participants the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences, learn from experts and strategize for the future. Download program.
Presentations
- Tilman Ruff – ICAN Developments and Activities
- Rebecca Johnson – Creating the Conditions for Abolition
- Peter Herbie – Reframing the New Disarmament Debate
- John Borrie – The Landmines and Cluster Munitions Campaigns
- Tilman Ruff – Health and Environmental Consequences
- Kristin Blom – Participation of Trade Unions
- Andreas Nidecker – Link between Civil and Military Uses
Updates
- Daniel Bassey – ICAN Africa
- Jasna Bastic – Peace Boat
Workshops
- Tim Wright – Nuclear Weapons Spending
- Alyn Ware – Engaging Parliamentarians
- Tilman Ruff – Lessons from Fukushima
- Hillel Schenker – Prospects for a Middle East Nuclear-Free Zone
