Call to Action
Mobilization For a
Nuclear-Free, Just, and
Sustainable World.
Three-Day Event in NYC
(and in capitals and cities worldwide)
April 24, 25, 26, 2015
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The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty 5-year
Review begins at the United Nations.
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Article VI commits parties to engage in good
faith negotiations for:
COMPLETE ELIMINATION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS.
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A coalition of groups, including New Jersey
Peace Action, will press the nuclear powers to
fulfill their responsibilities to do this.
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Treaty (NPT)
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Entered into force in 1970
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Originally a 25-year plan -- but extended
indefinitely in 1995.
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190 original signers but North Korea dropped
out.
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Four UN member nations never signed on: Israel,
India, Pakistan and South Sudan.
Nuclear Weapons States
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Five NPT recognized nuclear weapon states:
USA, UK, France, China and Russia.
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Three known nuclear countries that have not
signed: India, Israel, and Pakistan.
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North Korea originally signed, but withdrew in
2003.
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Iran, a party to the NPT, is currently negotiating
with the international community to resolve it’s
status.
Three Pillars of the Nuclear NonProliferation Treaty of 1970
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Prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. (The
non-nuclear countries agree never to acquire
nuclear weapons.)
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Promote peaceful uses of nuclear technology.
(The nuclear-armed countries agree to share
peaceful benefits of nuclear technology with the
non-nuclear countries.)
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Further the goal of complete disarmament.
Further the Goal of Complete
Nuclear Disarmament by:
 Supporting
efforts to reduce and
eliminate current nuclear stockpiles.
 Not promoting or endorsing any
policy that could lead to a new
nuclear arms race.
Article VIII, Paragraph 3 requires a
review of the treaty every five years.
At the 2010 NPT Review Conference, the
parties agreed unanimously to organize a
conference on a Middle East Zone Free of
Nuclear and other Weapons of Mass
Destruction, to be held in 2012 and to be
convened “with the full support and
engagement of the nuclear weapon states.”
That conference has yet to be convened.
Goals of the Mobilization
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Press the Review Conference to create a schedule for
negotiating the total ban and elimination of all nuclear
arsenals and for the four nuclear powers outside the
Treaty to join. (Article VI).
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Peace Action and the Coalition call for deep reductions
of military spending in order to meet human needs.
Nuclear-armed countries spend $100 billion per year on
nuclear weapons and related costs. Those expenditures
are expected to increase as nuclear weapon states
modernize their warheads and delivery systems.
Why It’s Critical
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Rising tensions among nuclear-armed countries (USA, UK,
France, China, Russia, Israel, India, Pakistan and North Korea).
Global economic crisis deepening the gulf between rich and
poor.
Fossil-fuel based economies generate conflicts.
NATO’s aggressive expansions threaten peace between Ukraine
and Russia and could stir up a new nuclear arms race.
The US promised Ukraine that it would be responsible for its safety
in exchange for the Ukraine disposing of its nuclear arsenal.
Limited progress on disarmament. The five nuclear states still
have 22,000 warheads.
More about the Events of
April, 2015
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April 24-25 International peace, justice, and
environment conference, New York City.
April 26 Global Peace Wave in cities around the
world.
Presentation of millions of signatures on a nuclear
weapons abolition petition to the NPT Review
Conference.
Interfaith Service for Nuclear Weapons Abolition,
New York City.
Creating a presence in New York City to bring
attention to mankind’s opportunity
How to get involved:
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Visit peace and planet.org.
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Join the Peace and Planet Facebook Group for updates.
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Join New Jersey Peace Action on Facebook.
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Attend the Peace and Planet Conference on April 25th
and march with us on April 26th.
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Arrange for your group or organization to see this
powerpoint presentation and discuss its importance.
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Join the Global Wave 2015 Facebook page.