The General Assembly commemorates 26 September as the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. This Day provides an occasion for the world community to reaffirm its commitment to global nuclear disarmament as a priority. It provides an opportunity to educate the public - and their leaders - about the real benefits of eliminating such weapons, and the social and economic costs of perpetuating them. Commemorating this Day at the United Nations is especially important, given its universal membership and its long experience in grappling with nuclear disarmament issues. It is the right place to address one of humanity’s greatest challenges; achieving the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons.
In accordance with General Assembly resolution 68/32 and subsequent resolutions, the purpose of the International Day is to further the objective of the total elimination of nuclear weapons through enhancing public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by nuclear weapons and the necessity for their total elimination. In so doing, it is hoped that these activities will help to mobilize new international efforts towards achieving the common goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world.
Civil Society representatives may register to participate in the 2025 High-level plenary meeting to commemorate the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons by clicking below and completing the registration form. Applications will be reviewed, and individuals whose participation is approved will be informed on how to attend.
Please note
*Each Organization will be able to register two representatives. If more than two representatives are registered under an organization, the Secretariat will approve registrations on a first-come, first-served basis.
*The registration is OPEN until 11:59 PM EDT on 22 August 2025.
