International day against Nuclear testing, 29th August.

International Day Against Nuclear Tests: Promoting Global Peace and Security The International Day Against Nuclear Tests, observed annually on August 29th, serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of nuclear weapons and the urgent need for a world free of nuclear testing. This blog explores the significance of this important day and highlights the efforts made by the international community to promote global peace and security. The Background: The International Day Against Nuclear Tests was established by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2009 through Resolution 64/35. The resolution aimed to raise awareness about the threats posed by nuclear weapons and called for renewed efforts towards achieving a comprehensive nuclear test ban. The Devastating Impact of Nuclear Tests: Nuclear tests have had catastrophic consequences throughout history. The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 resulted in the loss of hundreds of thousands of lives and left a lasting ...