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. With
each new ratification, the global norm against nuclear weapons grows
stronger and we move closer to our goal of elimination.
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
