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Peter Maurer: The TPNW brings us one step closer to a nuclear-weapon-free-world

… decade ago, a world free from the scourge of nuclear weapons may have seemed illusory. Today, after … unequivocal, comprehensive prohibition of nuclear weapons – the most catastrophic …

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TPNW is a long-awaited tool to ensure that nuclear weapons are eliminated and never used again

… event on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) As-delivered by Laetitia … which ways the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons can bring the world closer to …

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Peter Maurer: “Continued existence of nuclear weapons is one of the biggest threats for humanity”

… Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Vienna on 21 June 2022. First … Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Vienna, 21 – 23 June 2022   …

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View of the ICRC on interpretation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

… Debates about the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) have raised a number of … the prohibition and complete elimination of nuclear weapons, the most destructive means of …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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