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The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement celebrates the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

… consequences of using and testing nuclear weapons. The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) explicitly and …

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Qatar Red Crescent society and ICRC hold international workshop to discuss role of national societies in promoting elimination of nuclear weapons

… and global advocacy strategy for eliminating nuclear weapons. The workshop, co-hosted by the Qatar … the 2017 Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, to exchange views with …

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Webinar: International health and humanitarian organizations welcome the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

… of the historic Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) entering into force, we … humanitarian consequences of the use of nuclear weapons and a big win for planetary …

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ICRC President: Use, threat to use, or possess of nuclear weapons is unacceptable in humanitarian, moral and legal terms

… ceremony of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons New York – The President of the … a stark warning on the risks of the use of nuclear weapons and the urgent need for …

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Imminent entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is a truly historic achievement

… Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons Delivered by Mr. Peter Maurer, … Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. This day is a vital reminder …

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Why States must sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: A plea for humanity

… ceremony of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. 26 September 2018, UN, New York. … adoption of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was driven by the compelling …

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We must not forget that prohibiting nuclear weapons is the beginning – not the end – of our efforts

… force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) Distinguished colleagues, … will enter into force explicitly prohibiting nuclear weapons — one of the most terrifying …

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Mexico: ICRC president calls on Latin America and Caribbean to keep championing prohibition of nuclear weapons

… on a new treaty to prohibit and eliminate nuclear weapons. "The ICRC looks forward to working … your governments to make a treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons a reality, and pursue broader …

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National Society Workshop on implementation of Movement Action Plan 2018-2021 towards elimination of Nuclear Weapons

… Statement Nuclear weapons must never again be used and must be … States to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and the fulfillment of solemn …

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The hope for a future without nuclear weapons: ICRC statement to the United Nations General Assembly

… Statement  Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, United Nations General Assembly, 72nd … of this Treaty: the hope for a future without nuclear weapons. Humanity simply cannot live …

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