Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation training for government officials
Despite international developments to prohibit and eliminate nuclear weapons, rapidly evolving global and regional geopolitics make it ever more urgent to establish a common understanding that nuclear disarmament is necessary for global peace.
As the only United Nations entity with a presence in the symbolic city of Hiroshima, the city of peace, UNITAR seeks to spread Hiroshima’s message for peace through training government officials who are on the front-line of nuclear disarmament negotiations and awareness-raising activities.
It is the best opportunity for all the participants to learn not only in academic ways, but to experience [themselves] the impact of the nuclear weapons on the people and on the city.” — Aiyarat Kosakul, Thai diplomat and UNITAR alumnus
Focus Topics
- Global trends in nuclear negotiations
- Negotiation strategies
- Cross-cultural communication
- Challenges and opportunities for disarmament and non-proliferation
Regions
Worldwide, with a special focus on the Asia-Pacific region
Programme Snapshot
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UNITAR Hiroshima Training Programme on Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
Government officials from Asian and Pacific countries who are on the front-line of nuclear disarmament negotiations are brought to Hiroshima to learn about the latest issues in nuclear-arms control and build their negotiation skills.
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Youth Leader Fund for a World without Nuclear Weapons
Young leaders are empowered to advocate for a nuclear-weapon-free world through this United Nations Office for Disarmament programme. As part of the programme, youth peace advocates visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki in a study tour coordinated by UNITAR.
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360-degree virtual tour of peace monuments
Try a 360-degree virtual tour of 15 peace monuments in Hiroshima! These monuments around Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park symbolize the city’s destruction and reconstruction from the atomic bombing.
The 360-degree tour was inspired by hi-meguri, or tour of monuments, which Hiroshima school children complete in their peace studies. In the activity, children go around the Peace Park, collect stamps at each monument, and learn why and to whom the monuments are dedicated.
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Past Projects & Events
"Dialogue with World Leaders and Future Makers Towards a World without Nuclear Weapons" Panel Discussion
On 6 August 2024, world leaders and youth representatives discussed what young people can do for a world without nuclear weapons in a panel discussion. The panellists conveyed their passionate and strong messages to young people and fielded many questions from the floor on young people’s role in addressing social issues and the complex political situation and treaties related to nuclear disarmament.
"'PEACE & XX’ – Nuclear Disarmament and Sustainable Futures” Youth Pitch Event 2023 on 6 August
On 6 August 2023, UNITAR held a public youth pitch event “‘Peace & XX’ Ideation – Nuclear Disarmament and Sustainable Futures” at Eikei University of Hiroshima. Select youth from Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Tokyo presented their ideas in groups on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation for a sustainable future based on given sustainable development goals (SDGs) to expert panellists for their feedback.
Power of Youth from Hiroshima: UN Secretary- General and young activists in a heart-to-heart for nuclear disarmament
Secretary-General António Guterres visited Hiroshima and met young activists from across Japan for an informal dialogue on the youth's innovative solutions for achieving a peaceful, more secure and sustainable world.