Abolition Quote by Daisaku Ikeda
“I have for some time urged that a nuclear abolition summit to mark the effective end of the nuclear era be convened in Hiroshima and Nagasaki on the 70th anniversary of the bombings of those cities, with the participation of national leaders and representatives of global civil society.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: World Conference on Disarmament, 2022
Advocates holding a nuclear abolition summit in Hiroshima/Nagasaki on the 70th anniversary, involving leaders and civil society to end the nuclear era.
In simple terms: Proposes a summit to end nuclear weapons, marking historic anniversaries.
Key Takeaway
Support a global summit to abolish nuclear arms.
Themes
peace
disarmament
historical memory
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- diplomatic negotiations
- educational campaigns
- civil society activism
Key Concepts
global governance
ethical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can civil society influence nuclear policy?
- What symbolic power does the anniversary hold?
A Different Perspective
Political realities may hinder consensus among nuclear states.
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