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Hiroshima Congress against A- and H-Bombs to focus on five projects in 70th year since A-bombing

by Michiko Tanaka, Staff Writer

On March 26, the Hiroshima Congress against A- and H-Bombs (Gensuikin) held a board meeting in Nishi Ward and decided to work on five key projects this year, which marks the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombings. About 20 board members took part. The projects, which include publishing a book and holding a symposium, will be joint efforts with the Japan Congress against A- and H-Bombs, which observed the 50th year since its founding this past February. The projects were proposed by the secretariat office and approved at the meeting.

They plan to publish a revised edition of an antinuclear book in August, with new content. The book was originally published in 1994 as a collection of literary works by the late Ichiro Moritaki, the former head of Gensuikin, who was well known for the comment that “The human race cannot coexist with nuclear weapons or nuclear power.” They also hope to establish the “Ichiro Moritaki Award” (tenative name), which will recognize a group or individual dedicated to antinuclear efforts or peace activities.

On August 6, the anniversary of the atomic bombing, Gensuikin will hold a symposium in Naka Ward, in conjunction with the World Conference Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs in Hiroshima. The symposium will look back at Gensuikin’s history of activities and consider the group’s future work. In addition, they will create an information packet to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the parent group’s founding and a DVD to raise awareness of nuclear issues.

(Originally published on March 27, 2015)

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