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2024 Date | 29 August 2024 |
2025 Date | 29 August 2025 |
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International Day against Nuclear TestsInternational Day against Nuclear Tests is a global event aimed at promoting the cessation of all nuclear weapon test explosions. The day is observed to raise awareness about the effects of nuclear test explosions on the health and environment of people and communities, while also emphasizing the need for nuclear disarmament. A key aspect of the observance is to encourage governments, civil society organizations, and individuals worldwide to work collaboratively to ban nuclear testing and push for the ratifications of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). The United Nations General Assembly declared the International Day against Nuclear Tests in 2009, following concerns about the enduring negative impact of nuclear testing, especially in areas such as Australia, which have experienced significant nuclear testing over decades. Between 1952 and 1963, Australia witnessed a series of nuclear tests conducted by the British government, resulting in long-term adverse health effects and environmental degradation, particularly for Indigenous Australian communities. In the years since, Australia has pursued a proactive role in advocating for a world free of nuclear weapons, becoming an early signatory of the CTBT in 1996 and a strong supporter of its aims and principles. In Australia, International Day against Nuclear Tests is commemorated through various events and activities organized by anti-nuclear organizations, peace activists, and other civil society groups. These events often include public lectures, panel discussions, film screenings, educational workshops, and advocacy campaigns promoting nuclear disarmament. These activities aim to engage the broader Australian public and keep the momentum for nuclear disarmament alive. International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed annually on the 29th of August, serving as a powerful reminder of Australia's past experiences with nuclear testing and the ongoing need to work towards a nuclear-free world. Facts about Nuclear Testing
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