Dear Friend --

One question we receive a lot these days is, “what can I do now to help end nuclear weapons?” As the reckless rhetoric and actions from nuclear-armed states keep making headlines, people are understandably feeling anxious about nuclear war and want to act. While this is a long-term fight, you taking action right now can really help prevent the use of nuclear weapons. So here are three things you can do now that will make a difference:

1. Speak up against nuclear weapons and the threats to use them.
   
   We urgently need to delegitimize threats and use of nuclear weapons to raise the threshold for world leaders. ICAN's partner organisations are working around the clock with our government contacts all over the world to make sure all governments condemn these threats and prevent nuclear use, and we need strong public support for that message at all levels. So use your voice however you feel most comfortable, whether it’s on social media, in a letter to the editor or in a phone call/email to your MP. 
   
   The current nuclear threats must never become the norm, so speak out against it and ask others to do the same. We can all contribute to that by speaking out and opposing these weapons, the threats and any potential use to prevent this from being normalized. If you want to learn more about how and why delegitimization can help prevent nuclear weapons from being used, check out this briefing paper on delegitimization ».
2. Get your community involved
   
   In the 80s, people from all kinds of groups got involved in the fight to stop nuclear war between the US and the Soviet Union. There were organisations like "hairdressers against the bomb," showing that everyone has a voice. We need them back. We need EVERY community to raise their voice against nuclear weapons: artists, churches, gardening groups, sports clubs, and others. So in your next get together or in a group chat, start the conversation: "Shall we take a stand against nuclear weapons together? How can we best use our strengths to do this? And if you're part of a non-governmental organisation, consider becoming an ICAN partner (learn more here »).
3. Support a local partner organisation
   
   You’re already part of this movement if you’re reading this email, but did you know that ICAN has over 650 partners in 110 countries? So chances are, there’s a community of people like you nearby, who are already taking action to help end nuclear weapons and could use your support for their next action. Check out our global partner list here » 

I hope this email has inspired you to speak up or given you ideas to get those around you involved in this movement too.

Thank you for all that you do,

Lucero Oyarzun
Digital Campaign Coordinator
ICAN

PS -Please don’t forget that, should you need it, we have a guide to dealing with nuclear anxiety available here »

It’s time to end nuclear weapons.

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