Reverse The Trend

and interns attended the NPT Review Conference side event on the Nuclear Suppliers Group and Zangger Committee, where speakers discussed the role of export controls, safeguards, and international cooperation in strengthening the global non-proliferation regime.

Today, and interns attended the Morning Plenary Session of Main Committee II of the NPT Review Conference, where states debated draft language surrounding safeguards, transparency, and strengthening commitments under the Treaty.

Discussions reflected ongoing divisions over accountability, nuclear security, and the interpretation of key provisions within the NPT framework.

Today at Main Committee 1, states gave their remarks on the zero draft of what could be the NPT outcome document.

Pictured is Kiribati’s UN mission Chargé d’affaires, Josephine Moote, giving her remarks on her country’s position and support for nuclear justice.

and interns attended the side event “Negotiating Nuclear Verification,” hosted by the Permanent Mission of Switzerland and VCDNP, where discussions emphasized that effective verification depends on trust, clear legal frameworks, and sustained negotiation between states.

Today, and interns attended Main Committee I of the NPT Review Conference morning plenary at the Trusteeship Council, where states reaffirmed commitments to Article VI, the three pillars, and renewed dialogue toward nuclear disarmament.

Today our youth advisor was selected by UNIDIR to deliver a youth statement on the intersections of youth empowerment, human rights, and gender equality in nuclear diplomacy. We are honored to participate in the event organized by the permanent missions of Malta 🇲🇹, Austria 🇦🇹, and Mexico 🇲🇽 to the UN as well as the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research 🇺🇳

Today and interns attended the afternoon plenary of the NPT Review Conference, where states emphasized Article VI obligations, the need for renewed dialogue, and growing concerns over rising nuclear risks and geopolitical tensions.

and interns attended the SGI side event on “Preventing Nuclear Use and Escalation—Lessons from Nuclear Close Calls,” where discussions highlighted how past near-misses, technological risks, and false alerts show that deterrence is fragile and that nuclear war prevention cannot rely on chance.

and interns attended the May 1st NGO Morning Plenary, where civil society and affected communities underscored the ongoing humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons and called for urgent action under Article VI toward disarmament.

This past Sunday, Voices for Peace brought hibakusha to New York to share their lived experiences.
Interns from the and were honored to attend and learn from these powerful testimonies.
Thank you to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and partners, including Nihon Hidankyo.