SGI's Efforts
2010
THS Exhibition and Youth Forum at London University's School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) | November 22, 2010
SGI's Exhibition “From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit” was opened to the public at London University’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) on October 25 and 26 to coincide with the 5th London Conference on a Middle East Weapons of Mass Destruction Free Zone on October 25. The conference was co-organised by the SOAS Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD) and the British Pugwash Group. more…
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Nobel Peace Laureates Speak at Soka Gakkai Hiroshima Lecture Series | November 14, 2010
Soka Gakkai Hiroshima youth members sponsored a Hiroshima Study Lecture Series on November 13 and 14 at the Soka Gakkai Hiroshima Ikeda Peace Memorial Hall. Three lectures were held in conjunction with the 11th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates which took place at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park from November 12-14. more…
Mr. Jayantha Dhanapala
SGI Exhibition on Nuclear Abolition Shown in Vienna | October 16, 2010
The exhibition "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit" opened at the Vienna International Centre, home to leading UN agencies confronting the challenges of nuclear weapons on October 4. The exhibition was cosponsored by SGI and the NGO Committee on Peace, Vienna, and was on display until October 15. more…
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Hiroshima Peace Day in the United Kingdom | September 4, 2010
Over 200 members and guests of SGI-UK gathered on September 4 at SGI-UK Grand Culture Centre Taplow Court for a nationwide Hiroshima Peace Day event in commemoration of all those who have suffered as the result of the use of nuclear weapons. more…
SGI-UK Commemorates Hiroshima Peace Day | August 8, 2010
A Hiroshima Peace Day Commemorative Meeting was held at the South London National Centre on August 8. SGI-UK members in South London area met to commemorate the 65th anniversaries of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, to reflect on the profound desire of the survivors that it will never happen again, and to hear inspiration from a faith talk based on SGI President Ikeda’s 2009 Proposal: "Building Global Solidarity Toward Nuclear Abolition." more…
Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Okinawa Youth Hold Peace Summit | July 31, 2010
On July 31, 2010, Soka Gakkai youth representatives from Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Okinawa held their 19th youth peace summit at the Soka Gakkai Hiroshima Ikeda Peace Hall in Hiroshima City, commemorating the 65th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. more…
SGI-Argentina Youth Organize Exhibitions | June 13, 2010
From May 31 to June 13, SGI-Argentina youth from the city of San Rafael, in the state of Mendoza, Argentina, displayed the exhibition "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit" at the city's museum of art. more…
Forum and Prayer Service Commemorate Global Nuclear Abolition Day | May 26, 2010
Various events were held throughout the world to launch June 5, Nuclear Abolition Day, initiated by International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). The SGI supported by holding an antinuclear forum and prayer service. more…
Learning from Hibakusha in New York | May 11, 2010
Five hibakusha, atomic-bomb survivors, shared their experiences at a meeting at the SGI-USA Culture Center in New York City held on May 11, entitled "Awaken to the Power of One Individual: New York Learns from Atomic Bomb Survivors." The meeting was held during the 2010 NPT Review Conference. more…
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Youth Petition Calls for NWC | May 11, 2010
On May 11, 2010, a petition of 2,276,167 signatures from youth calling for the adoption of a Nuclear Weapons Convention was presented to Ambassador Leslie Gatan, adviser to the president of the NPT Review Conference, and UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Sergio Duarte at the SGI-USA Culture Center in New York City. more...
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SGI-Korea Students Host Nuclear Disarmament Exhibition | May 3 - June 6, 2010
From May 3 to June 6, 2010, SGI-Korea Student Group members throughout the country organized the 13th "Campus Peace Culture Activity," which displayed "A World Without Nuclear Weapons," an exhibition the group members created for 173 venues at 154 universities in South Korea.
Based on SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's 2010 Peace Proposal, "Toward a New Era of Value Creation," the exhibition consisted of photo panels showing the process of nuclear disarmament and dismantling. It also introduced Mr. Ikeda's various activities promoting peace.
Approximately 112,000 viewed the exhibition throughout South Korea.
THS showing in Australia jointly with NGOs including ICAN and MfP | April 26, 2010
From April 12-26, 2010, SGI-Australia cohosted the "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit" (THS) exhibition at the Gosford City Library located in the Erina Fair shopping center in Gosford, Australia. more…
Hiroshima-born Students are Keener on Nuclear Issues, Student Awareness Survey Shows | March 20 - May 9, 2010
The Student Division of the Soka Gakkai in the Chugoku region (five prefectures surrounding Hiroshima Prefecture) conducted a survey into university students’ awareness on peace and nuclear weapons issues from March 20 through May 9, 2010. They collected 1,970 results in the five prefectures. This is the 15th such survey, which the students conduct almost every year.
Asked if they knew the date of the atomic bombings, the percentage of correct answers by Hiroshimaborn individuals is considerably higher than the average.
The percentage of males who stated that the bombings were unacceptable is 46 percent, while that of females reaches 62 percent. Similarly, the percentage of females who reject the use of nuclear weapons under any circumstances is 79 percent, 13 percent higher than that of males.
Overall, the majority of the students think nuclear weapons should be abolished. Meanwhile, a total of only 11 percent of people stated they are engaged in peace activities, although a much higher percentage stated they would like to be involved in peace activities but do not know what to do.
･ The full survey results can be viewed here. 
Thoughts on the upcoming NPT Review Conference: SGI President's column | March 16, 2010
On March 16, 2010, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda published a column in Chugoku Shimbun, the most popular newspaper in Hiroshima, entitled "Toward a nuclear abolition summit in Hiroshima in 2015." The full column can be read here... 
Lecture by Marshall Islands Ambassador | March 9, 2010
On March 9, 2010, Soka Gakkai youth members hosted one of a series of lectures titled "Toward World Peace and Human Security: A Statement Against War and Weapons of Mass Destruction" at the Josei Toda International Center in Tokyo, Japan. Republic of the Marshall Islands Ambassador Jiba B. Kabua was invited as guest speaker.
In his speech, Ambassador Kabua recounted that during the Cold War 67 nuclear tests were conducted in the Marshall Islands and stressed the need to abolish nuclear weapons. He also emphasized the importance of building solidarity among concerned citizens who will courageously and rationally speak out for this cause.
Reviewing the history of the Soka Gakkai and its presidents who dedicated their lives for the advancement of lasting peace, Ambassador Kabua expressed his hope to continue working alongside the Soka Gakkai in its endeavor to realize a world of peace and hope.
THS at the Chinese University of Hong Kong | March 5, 2010
From February 28 to March 5, 2010, the exhibition "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit" was shown at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). SGI-Hong Kong's student group and CUHK's Office of Student Affairs cosponsored the event. This was the exhibition's third showing in Hong Kong. more…
At the opening ceremony
Exhibit in Thailand: Transforming Society for the Better | February 20-28, 2010
From February 20-28, 2010, the Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with Soka Gakkai Thailand, hosted the exhibition "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit" at the Siam Paragon Shopping Center in Bangkok, Thailand. The event is expected to raise awareness in society about peace issues. more...
SPeace Exhibition Held at Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum | February 23, 2010
On February 23, 2010, the exhibition "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit" was shown at the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki, Japan. Approximately 60 guests attended, including past mayors of Nagasaki, Journal Nagasaki Executive Director Tadahiro Motomura and Nagasaki Bureau Chief Masao Tomonaga for the Japanese Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. more…
SGI-Philippines Hosts THS Exhibition | February 7, 2010
From January 23 to February 7, 2010, the exhibition "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit" was on display at the SGI-Philippines Culture Center in Manila. The show was co-hosted by SGI-Philippines and the Order of the Knights of Rizal, a Philippine civic organization. more…
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Exhibition Shown in Malaysia | February 5, 2010
From January 25 to February 5, 2010, Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) co-organized the exhibition "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit" with Museum of Asian Art and the Department of Chinese Studies, University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur. More than 600 viewed the exhibition which took place at the Museum of Asian Art at the University of Malaya. more…
Soka Gakkai Youth in Japan Host Lecture Series on Abolishing Nuclear Weapons | February 1, 2010
On February 1, 2010, Soka Gakkai youth members held one of a series of peace lectures at the Josei Toda International Center in Tokyo, Japan, titled "Toward Nuclear Abolition: Now Is the Time for Us to Stand Up for Peace." more...
Youth Reject Nuclear Weapons, Survey in Eight Countries Shows | January-March 2010
From January to March 2010, youth members of Soka Gakkai International (SGI) in eight countries conducted surveys of their peers’ attitudes toward nuclear weapons and their abolition in advance of the May NPT Review Conference. more...
Exhibition Shown in Canada | January 28, 2010
From January 26-28, 2010, SGI-Canada organized the exhibition "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit," at Windsor Public Library in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. more…
The morning reception
Excerpted translation of SGI President's 2010 peace proposal | January 26-27, 2010
On January 26 and 27, 2010, the annual Peace Proposal by SGI President Ikeda was carried in the Seikyo Shimbun newspaper. The portion carried on January 27 dealing with specific policy proposals in the fields of nuclear abolition and human security can be read here...
