A-bomb survivors’ group establishes action plan for advancing abolition of nuclear weapons
Jun. 17, 2015
by Jumpei Fujimura, Staff Writer
On June 10, the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations (Nihon Hidankyo) determined its action plan for this fiscal year at the meeting of its general assembly in Tokyo. Following the failure of the Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) to adopt a final document before it closed in May, Nihon Hidankyo will focus on efforts to stoke public opinion for the abolition of nuclear arms by working together with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and citizens.
Sueichi Kido, 75, the deputy secretary general of Nihon Hidankyo, submitted a proposal for the organization’s action plan. Mr. Kido stressed, “The NPT Review Conference again made it clear that the Japanese government isn’t willing to take action to withdraw from the U.S. nuclear umbrella.” He indicated that they would seek to strengthen efforts to urge the Japanese government to alter its policy of nuclear deterrence and legislate the nation’s three non-nuclear principles.
The group established four pillars of action, including handing down the experiences of the A-bomb survivors to younger generations, obtaining compensation from the Japanese government, and shoring up the structure of the organization. Nihon Hidankyo will also continue its efforts to eliminate the use of nuclear energy in Japan by working together with those affected by the accident at the Fukushima No. 1 (Daiichi) nuclear power plant.
In addition, a special resolution was adopted which seeks action by the Japanese government so that the nuclear weapon states will support a nuclear weapons convention. In this statement, the group emphasized, “We will not abandon our goal of abolishing nuclear weapons by 2020.” Before the meeting of the general assembly concluded, a resolution which opposes the security legislation advanced by the Abe administration was also adopted.
(Originally published on June 11, 2015)
On June 10, the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations (Nihon Hidankyo) determined its action plan for this fiscal year at the meeting of its general assembly in Tokyo. Following the failure of the Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) to adopt a final document before it closed in May, Nihon Hidankyo will focus on efforts to stoke public opinion for the abolition of nuclear arms by working together with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and citizens.
Sueichi Kido, 75, the deputy secretary general of Nihon Hidankyo, submitted a proposal for the organization’s action plan. Mr. Kido stressed, “The NPT Review Conference again made it clear that the Japanese government isn’t willing to take action to withdraw from the U.S. nuclear umbrella.” He indicated that they would seek to strengthen efforts to urge the Japanese government to alter its policy of nuclear deterrence and legislate the nation’s three non-nuclear principles.
The group established four pillars of action, including handing down the experiences of the A-bomb survivors to younger generations, obtaining compensation from the Japanese government, and shoring up the structure of the organization. Nihon Hidankyo will also continue its efforts to eliminate the use of nuclear energy in Japan by working together with those affected by the accident at the Fukushima No. 1 (Daiichi) nuclear power plant.
In addition, a special resolution was adopted which seeks action by the Japanese government so that the nuclear weapon states will support a nuclear weapons convention. In this statement, the group emphasized, “We will not abandon our goal of abolishing nuclear weapons by 2020.” Before the meeting of the general assembly concluded, a resolution which opposes the security legislation advanced by the Abe administration was also adopted.
(Originally published on June 11, 2015)
