The United Nations Disarmament Conference in Niigata was held from August 26 to 28, 2009.
The leaders of Kazakhstan were so animated when they talked about taking action for nuclear abolition. During the UN conference on disarmament held in Niigata last month, I was deeply impressed with the pride they showed, which derives from their own history of nuclear abolition.
At a glance, I had no idea where they were from or couldn’t even begin to guess from what country they hailed. It was a bit similar to the feelings shared by Emily in a previous blog article.
At the conference there were many presenters from various countries, including politicians, ambassadors, writers and professors. The presentations covered a wide range of topics. The time allotted for Q&A was always insufficient because discussions became so impassioned.
One reason I was so impressed with the Kazakhstan delegates is that they spoke about their own empirical experiences, which must have been so much easier in the telling than the actual experiences themselves.
I genuinely aspire toward a nuclear-free world, but it’s completely meaningless if I don’t take action. But, I find that keeping the passion alive is oftentimes difficult.
I hope this website will continue to evolve as a powerful resource tool for conveying information and raising awareness about nuclear abolition.
Name: Nobu
Age: 32
Gender: Male