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The risk of nuclear war has never been higher – we must not let history be repeated
Dear Friend,
I’m writing to you as we commemorate the devastating attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We honour those who died and all those who have suffered as a result of the attacks.
Please help us raise £17,500 to fund our campaigning in coming months. As the use of nuclear weapons seems to be drawing ever closer, it is imperative that we redouble our efforts for nuclear disarmament. |
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The drawing above, by Hiroshima survivor Yoshinori Kato, depicts an injured child trapped in the rubble of a fallen school. A few badly injured teachers managed to crawl out, but the school burned before any of the students could be rescued.
But the suffering did not end there. Bomb survivors experienced horrific radiation poisoning, as well as long-term effects like cancer, sickness and birth deformities.
It is extremely upsetting to imagine someone, let alone a small child, hurt in this way but let this be a stark reminder of the horrors that are brought by nuclear bombs — and that we must never let this happen again. |
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Terrifyingly, we are now living at a time when history could be repeated. If the war in Ukraine expands into a direct conflict between NATO and Russia, the use of nuclear weapons will become a likelihood rather than a possibility. And as the war in Gaza continues, and tensions rise in the Middle East, the risk of nuclear use is increasing rapidly there too.
The need for CND has never been more urgent — unless we take action we may well face the horrors of another atomic bomb. Supporting CND is the most effective way of preventing the use of nuclear weapons.
Please give whatever you can. We are so grateful for every donation, however large or small. |
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In peace, |
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Kate Hudson General Secretary
IMAGE: © Artist: Yoshinori Kato, Collection of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum |
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