Dear Friend --

We know we just sent you an email but we had some breaking news we have to share. I’m very excited to let you know that Botswana has just become the 40th state to ratify the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons!

This means that the treaty only needs 10 more ratifications to enter into force, making nuclear weapons illegal under international law. The timing of this ratification is extra important because, just weeks from now, the world will mark the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

We hope Botswana's ratification will inspire many other states to take action for a nuclear-weapons-free world and ensure the treaty hits the 50-mark as soon as possible.

Will you help power our campaigners’ work to make the next 10 ratifications happen? To mark this symbolic year, we are looking for 75 people to commit to making monthly donations of $75, and 75 people to commit to giving $7 per month. Recurring donations provide more stable and predictable funding that will help us support our campaigners’ long-term strategies. By making a donation to ICAN’s work on the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, you can help make a historic moment happen - the moment nuclear weapons become illegal.

Yes, I'll become a champion!

It’s encouraging that progress continues to be made towards entry into force despite the severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As Fiji remarked when it ratified the treaty last week, disarmament has become more important than ever as governments are faced with stark choices over the allocation of precious resources. We must invest not in armaments but in the well-being of humanity.

Sincerely,

Tim Wright
Treaty Coordinator
ICAN

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