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What better way to begin the new year than with a country ratifying the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)!



Congratulations to the African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe on becoming the 70th state party to this landmark treaty <[link removed]>. With each new ratification, the global norm against nuclear weapons grows stronger and we move closer to our goal of elimination.



<[link removed]>Minister of Justice of São Tomé and Príncipe, H.E. IIza Amado Vaz with David Nanopoulos, Chief of the Treaty Section at United Nations, and ICAN’s United Nations liaison, Seth Shelden, during the ratification ceremony. Photo: ICAN







To date, close to half of the world’s countries have joined the TPNW, either as signatories or states parties. With your continued support and help, we hope to reach the milestone of a “global majority” of states on board in 2024. 



We know that several states are working hard to complete their ratification processes, while others are considering signing. It’s our job to keep up the pressure and momentum and explain why joining the TPNW is so crucial and urgent. 



We’re excited that the fourth-largest country in the world by population – Indonesia – is now poised to ratify the TPNW, after its parliament gave unanimous approval in November. Stay tuned for further updates!



If you would like to help us encourage other states to follow São Tomé and Príncipe’s lead this year, will you join us in celebrating today’s good news on social media?



Great news! The UN treaty banning nuclear weapons has just reached 70 states parties! 🎉 Congratulations to São Tomé and Príncipe 🇸🇹 on ratifying the TPNW 











São Tomé and Príncipe becomes TPNWs 70th state Party



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Thank you. 



Kind regards,



Tim Wright

Treaty Coordinator

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