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2020 World Conference against A and H Bombs (online)
Sat August 1, 2020 @ 9:00 pm - Sat August 8, 2020 @ 11:30 pm EDT
Provisional Schedule & Program of the
2020 World Conference against A and H Bombs (as of May 21):
Theme: “With the Hibakusha, Let Us Achieve a Nuclear Weapon-free, Peaceful and Just World – for the Future of the Humankind and Our Planet”
International Meeting (Webinar: 1000 participants + YouTube)
August 2 (Sun): 10:00 am-12:30 pm (JST) / August 1, 9pm (EDT)
Report from the Organizer
Report from the Hibakusha
Guest speaker
Session I: Cooperation for the abolition of nuclear weapons, survival of humanity, peace and justice in the world
Session II: A nuclear-free, peaceful Asia and the role of Japan as the A-bombed country:
Announcement of the Organizer’s Statement
Note: We will make effort to take as much time to ensure Q and A and free discussions by participants.
World Conference – Hiroshima Day Rally (Webinar: 1000 participants + YouTube)
August 6 (Thu): 10:00 am-12:30 pm (JST) / August 5, 9pm (EDT)
Keynote by the Organizer
Report of the Hibakusha
Guest Speakers (Hiroshima Mayor, UN, governments)
Introduction of messages
Session I: Cooperation for a world without nuclear weapons
Wide range of speakers for broader cooperation from Japan and abroad
Session II: Grass-roots movements from Japan and abroad
Speakers from grass-roots movement from Japan and abroad
Announcement of the start of the “Peace Wave” international joint action
Cultural program
Appeal from Hiroshima on behalf of the organizer
World Conference – Nagasaki Day Rally (webnair 1000 participants + YouTube)
August 9 (Sun): 10:00am -12:30 pm (JST) / August 8, 9am (EDT)
Introduction of messages
Report from the Organizer
Report of the Hibakusha
Guest Speakers (Nagasaki Mayor, Governments)
Introduction of messages
Session I: Cooperation for a world without nuclear weapons
Wide range of speakers for broader cooperation from Japan and abroad
Session II: Grass-roots movements from Japan and abroad
Speakers from grass-roots movement from Japan and abroad
Cultural program
Announcement of the end of the “Peace Wave” international joint action
Adoption of the Letter from Nagasaki to All Governments of the World
Special Forums organized by the Organizing Committee (Aug. 3-5)
(1) Supporting the Hibakusha, inheriting and disseminating their stories
August 5 (Wed): 10:00 – 12:00 (JST)
(2) Solidarity with Okinawa and dismantling of foreign military bases
August 4 (Tue): 10:00 – 12:00 (JST)
Zoom Webinar: 300 participants + YouTube)
(3) Solidarity with the Hibakusha and Agent Orange/dioxin victims
August 3 (Mon): 15:00 – 17:00 (JST)
(4) A nuclear-free, peaceful Northeast Asia and the role of peace movements
August 4 (Tue): 14:00 – 16:00 (JST)
Zoom Webinar: 300 participants + YouTube)
Associated events (self-organized)
Ring! Link! Zero 2020 (young people’s assembly)
August 2 (Sun): 14:30 – 16:30 (JST)
No Nukes! Women’s Forum 2020
August 8 (Sat): 13:30 – 15:00 (JST)
“Peace Wave” International Joint Actions:
We call on you to organize creative and diverse “Peace Wave” international joint actions all over the world on August 6 – 9, 2020, making the abolition of nuclear weapons as the common objective and the signature campaign in support of the “Appeal of the Hibakusha” for the elimination of nuclear weapons as a common form of actions. In Japan, we will symbolically start actions with silent prayer at 8:15am of August 6 and end the actions at 11:02am of August 9.
We welcome your planned events/actions for the Peace Wave and in solidarity with the World Conference.
Please contact: Japan Council against A and H Bombs (Gensuikyo)
Email: antiatom@topaz.plala.or.jp
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