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Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki

To mark the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings the Elders took part in a digital peace crane commemoration.

The Elders called on world leaders, decision-makers and the public to pause for a moment of reflection and solidarity as the world marked the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on 6th and 9th August 2020.

Sadako Sasaki in July 1955. (Photo: Masahiro Sasaki)

The importance of the peace crane

The origami peace crane has long been associated with the story of Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who died from leukemia caused by the radioactive fallout of the Hiroshima bombing.

Read Sadako’s story and our blog from her surviving brother, Masahiro.

A united and purposeful Security Council is needed now more than ever

Mary Robinson addresses the UN Security Council on its crucial role in preventing conflict, the need for nuclear non-proliferation, and the overhanging threat of climate change.

UK nuclear announcement ‘shocking and alarming’ warn the Elders

The Elders say UK proposals risk contributing to a dangerous new nuclear arms race

COVID-19 shows that we cannot take stability and competent governance for granted

With the Doomsday Clock remaining at just 100 seconds to midnight, Gro Harlem Brundtland warns of an alarmingly high level of existential risk to humanity. Published in Project Syndicate.

The Elders welcome US-Russian agreement to extend New START nuclear treaty

The Elders today welcomed the agreement by US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin to extend New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) for five years.

"I urge everyone to join the Elders and others in this moment of reflection and solidarity: remember the strength of Sadako Sasaki and be inspired by her determination to never give up hope for a better world."

Mary Robinson

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