🧵1/ The nuclear threat is growing, and it is very normal that it creates feelings of worry and anxiety in a lot of people. We asked a psychologist in our network to help out with some practical tips, we hope these will help. #nuclearban
2/ Try to remind yourselves of key facts and then aim to "end" the thought there so that catastrophic thoughts, imagination, and feelings of anxiety do not get too much space in your thoughts.
3/ It can help to remember to focus on your breathing for a while if you suddenly feel anxious.
4/ Sometimes feelings of anxiety can bring up several other things that you feel anxious about. You can try to sort through your anxiety and feel what is connected to the nuclear threat and what can be connected to something else in your life.
5/ It is important to take care of yourself and your loved ones, to make sure you eat well, exercise, fresh air and good sleep. All of this is very important for mental health and recovery.
6/ When it comes to mental health, there is no one size fit all solution but we hope this helps in some way. And if it did, don't forget to share with anyone you know who might benefit from it❤️. #nuclearban
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ICAN congratulates the Japan Confederation of A- and H-bomb Sufferers’ Organisation, Nihon Hidankyo, as they receive the #NobelPeacePrize of 2024 for their incredibly important work. Read our full response here: 🧵1/5icanw.org/ican_congratul…
With risks of nuclear weapons use at an all time high, this recognition of Nihon Hidankyo’s tireless efforts to share their stories about the impacts of nuclear weapons should reawaken everyone to the extreme danger that nuclear weapons pose. 2/5
Hibakusha represent the struggle against nuclear weapons like few others, and they have dedicated their lives to ensuring nobody else will live through what they did. Learn more about their decades of tireless activism: 3/5icanw.org/hibakusha
🧵1/ Recent remarks by South Carolina Sen. @LindseyGrahamSC suggesting the use of nuclear weapons on Gaza would be “OK” and likening the situation in Gaza to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, are utterly unacceptable. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…
2/ Any use of nuclear weapons wouldn't "end" a war; it would solely lead to mass murder, immense sufferings for hundreds of thousands of people that would last for decades and beyond generations and cause devastating harm to the environment.
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3/ As stated by Japan's Foreign Minister Yoko "the use of nuclear weapons doesn't fit the spirit of humanitarianism that is the ideological foundation for international law because of the tremendous destructive capability and lethal force of such weapons" www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ne…
This year, our team and campaigners around the world took action for a world free of nuclear weapons to a new level, bringing in new allies and new ways of working.🙌W/ the #NuclearBan Treaty gaining momentum we're pushing back against this existential threat. Highlights in the🧵
1/ 🌍In January, 37 African states gathered for an African Regional Seminar on the #TPNW. A pivotal moment as nations committed to prioritizing universalization of the treaty, with some announcing immediate plans to sign and ratify.
2/ March brought us to Oslo🇳🇴.The ICAN Act On It Forum saw global experts and campaigners exchange insights on nuclear disarmament,reflecting on our journey since the 1st historic conference on the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons a decade ago.
1/ The #TPNW stands out as a historic treaty by recognizing survivors of nuclear use and testing—an aspect unprecedented in other treaties. During #TPNW2MSP, states heard firsthand from survivors still experiencing the devastating impact of these weapons.
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2/ During the General Debate, a joint statement from 26 affected community-led orgs shed light on the ongoing harm caused by nuclear weapons, from uranium mining to radioactive waste, emphasizing the disproportionate impact on Indigenous Peoples and marginalized communities.
3/ Kazakhstan, Kiribati and others also reported on progress toward implementing Articles 6 and 7 on victim assistance and environmental remediation.The Vienna Action Plan outlined crucial steps including discussions on an intl. trust fund,voluntary reporting, and national plans.
Recent remarks by a French diplomat that Australia’s support for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons undermines the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and the @NATO partnership are inappropriate. Let's unpack the facts🧵#nuclearban
🔄 The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (#TPNW) builds on and complements the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (#NPT) so France's concerns appear misplaced. Learn more here:
As for @NATO,there is no legal barrier preventing any NATO state that would like to join the #TPNW in so doing. Let alone a partner. Meanwhile, we’re seeing widespread support for the TPNW grow in these states, including Australia: icanw.org/report_nato_tp…
NATO’s yearly exercise in the use of nuclear weapons, #SteadfastNoon, is going ahead this year, despite heightened tensions and explicit nuclear threats. Here's what you need to know 🧵
#NATO confirmed this morning that the exercise will take place in Belgium, with 14 states participating. Belgian media are reporting that it will take place at Belgium's Kleine Brogel base, where US nuclear weapons are stationed: vrt.be/vrtnws/en/2022…
All nuclear exercises imply willingness to mass murder civilians, wipe out entire cities and risk all out nuclear war. They also risk accidents, escalation and will legitimize Russia’s dangerous nuclear rhetoric.