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Dec. 29, 2011
A series of events are slated for the first half of 2012 to raise awareness for a world free of atomic power plants and nuclear weapons of mass destruction. (Media news)Dec. 20, 2011
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Horst-Eberhard Richter , who passed away on December 19, 2011. Dr. Richter was instrumental in the founding of IPPNW Germany, and dedicated his life to the abolition of nuclear weapons and the creation of world peace.Nov. 28, 2011
SGI-Efforts has been updated with a compelling peace story by SGI-Norway member Marte Knoph Berg-Eriksen and an article about the THS antinuclear exhibition being shown in Germany, the 28th country so far. (SGI's Efforts)Nov. 9, 2011
"Toward a Nuclear Free World" is a website jointly created by SGI and Inter Press Service (IPS), a global news agency. The most recent article highlights Finland's bid to hold a conference in 2012 to discuss the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East.Oct. 27, 2011
Newly posted in Media News is an article about the Nuclear Abolition Forum, a website launched on October 21. The site, which will provide information and facilitate and foster debate on nuclear abolition, is a joint project of eight organizations which promote a nuclear-free world. (Media News)Oct. 19, 2011
See SGI’s Efforts for a new article about a September 16 symposium in the UK at which scholars discussed SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s 2011 peace proposal. (SGI's Efforts)Oct. 19, 2011
On August 6, Pugwash Chair, Dr. John Avery gave a talk on the abolition of nuclear weapons at a Hiroshima Day event held by SGI-Denmark. See SGI’s Efforts section for a report and link to the speech. (SGI's Efforts)Oct. 19, 2011
A newly posted video of Soka Gakkai youth activities in Hiroshima and Nagasaki toward the abolition of nuclear weapons can be viewed in the movies section. (Movies)Oct. 12, 2011
On October 7, 2011, with the Berlin opening of the antinuclear weapons exhibition “From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace,” Germany became the 28th country to host the exhibition. See Media News for a report of the opening and explanation of the exhibition’s aims. (Media News)Oct. 5, 2011
A newly posted interview with Peace Studies expert Dr. Peter van den Dungen introduces the life and work of Bertha von Suttner, the first female Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.(Experts Say)Sep. 26, 2011
Posted in the Media News section are five new articles about the Conference on Facilitating the Entry into Force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), held at the United Nations in New York on September 23, 2011. The conference aims to increase the momentum towards ratification of CTBT.Sep. 21, 2011
SGI-Thailand received an appreciation certificate from Nagasaki Mayor. The article is on SGI's Efforts page.Sep. 16, 2011
This weekend, September 17-19, the ICAN International Conference is being held in Geneva, Switzerland, bringing together representatives from ICAN's national campaigns. SGI members from Italy and Switzerland will also participate. We hope the conference will be a great success.Sep. 13, 2011
We have a new poll about your experience of making a paper crane as a symbol of peace. Please vote at the bottom right-hand corner of this page, and learn how to make one. It’s easy once you know how!Sep. 2, 2011
If you think the use of nuclear weapons would be a crime under international law, indicate your affirmation online at www.nuclear-weapons-warcrimes.org. This is an initiative of the Institute for Law, Accountability and Peace (INLAP) and the World Court Project UK.