Nagasaki resolution, 2023 World Conference against A and H Bombs

Call from Nagasaki
We will not return to the failed nuclear deterrence policies.
We will not return to funding nuclear violence instead of human needs.
We will not return to irreversibly contaminating our environment.
We will not continue to risk the life of future generations.
To the leaders of the countries across the world, I beseech you, if you love this planet, youwill sign this treaty. Nuclear weapons has always been immoral. Now they are also illegal.
Together let us go forth and change the world.
-- Setsuko Thurlow’s final remarks upon the adoption of theTreaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

Seventy-eight years have passed since the U.S. dropped the 2nd atomic bomb on Nagasaki. AsRussia continues its aggression in Ukraine, the world faces a dangerous situation in which theuse of nuclear weapons again could become a reality. We, gathered in Nagasaki, the 2nd Abombed city of Japan, appeal together with the Hibakusha: Nuclear weapons must never beused under any circumstances. All nuclear weapons must be completely eliminated at theearliest possible moment. We call on you to support the Declaration of the International Meetingof the 2023 World Conference against A and H Bombs and to stand up for immediate action.
The use or threat to use nuclear weapons is a violation of the UN Charter, which provides forthe peaceful resolution of conflicts, and must not be allowed under any circumstances. Russia
must immediately cease its nuclear threats; the G7 summit in Hiroshima openly endorsed the"nuclear deterrent" theory, greatly offending the Hibakusha. We cannot accept that a NATOsummit has reaffirmed its adherence to nuclear weapons. The vicious cycle of military against
military and nuclear against nuclear will only make the situation worse.
Let us strongly demand that Russia immediately stop its aggression against Ukraine andwithdraw from the country. Let us not allow the world to be divided by military blocs, but unite
in defense of the UN Charter and seek a solution based on UN General Assembly resolutions.
We must not allow the nuclear superpowers to use Russia's invasion of Ukraine as an excuse toignore their obligation to negotiate nuclear disarmament under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Treaty (NPT) and the implementation of previous agreements. Let us urge Japan, as the only
A-bombed nation, to work to fulfill these obligations and agreements.
The first Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
adopted the “Vienna Declaration” and formulated the “Action Plan” that includes support forvictims of the use of nuclear weapons and nuclear tests, and has begun to function as aninternational law. Building on the treaty, grassroots movements, civil society, and nationalgovernments must greatly develop their cooperation to overcome the current crisis situation.
We call on all governments to support and join the TPNW. On the occasion of the 78th UN
General Assembly, the 2nd Meeting of States Parties to the TPNW (starting on November 27
in New York), and the Preparatory Committees for the 11th NPT Review Conference (2026),
let us develop collaboration between governments, civil society, and grassroots movements. Let
us urge the Japanese government to participate, at the very least as an observer, in the 2ndMeeting of the TPNW States Parties and to join the international cooperation in support of thenuclear victims that has already started.
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Let us make the damage and people’s suffering caused by the atomic bombings of Hiroshima
and Nagasaki known widely and denounce the inhumanity of nuclear weapons. Let us hold "Abomb exhibitions" and gatherings of Hibakusha in all communities to share their A-bomb
experiences. Strengthen activities of support and solidarity with Hibakusha toward drastic
improvement of the A-bomb Disease Recognition System and realization of State compensation
for the A-bomb damage. We must achieve full relief by the State for the victims of the "BlackRain" in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Let us support the activities of Hibakusha in Japan and Korea
and of nuclear victims around the world.
The responsibility of the conference chair, Japan, is grave for endorsing the G7 Hiroshima
Summit's blatant promotion of the "nuclear deterrence.” The Kishida government has deepened
Japan's dependence on the supposed U.S. nuclear umbrella and, under the pretext ofstrengthening "nuclear deterrence," is now running full speed ahead to create a "war-mongeringnation" under the Japan-U.S. military alliance, including an unprecedented military buildup inviolation of the Constitution, possession of an "enemy base attack capability," and militarizationof Okinawa and other Nansei Islands. This is nothing short of a threat to the peace and securityof the Asia-Pacific region.
Let us block the attempts to revise Article 9 of the Constitution. We oppose the massive militarybuildup, including the possession of an "enemy base attack capability" and the doubling ofmilitary spending. Abolish the War Laws. In solidarity with the "All Okinawa" struggle, wedemand the cancellation of the construction of the new base at Henoko and the immediate returnof the Futenma Air Base. We call for diplomacy based on the Constitution for thedenuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and the building of peace in East Asia. We strongly
urge the Japanese government to break away from the "nuclear deterrence" theory and sign andratify the TPNW. Let us further develop the ongoing signature campaign and local government
resolutions to this effect. We demand the abolition of the secret Japan-U.S. nuclear pact and thestrict adherence to the three non-nuclear principles and their enactment into law.
We oppose the discharge into the ocean of the "ALPS treated water" (radioactivelycontaminated water) from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, and are joining
hands with all those who wish to lead a decent human life to create a grand coalition for humandignity, including movements for zero nuclear power, ending the climate crisis, overcoming
poverty and inequality, reducing military spending and improving people’s livelihoods, welfare,and education, gender equality, and greater rights for LGBT people.
Together with the Hibakusha and the younger generation, let us open up a new future of peace.
No more Hiroshimas! No more Nagasakis! No more Hibakusha! No more war!
Nagasaki should remain the last A-bombed city!
August 8, 2023
2023 World Conference against A and H Bombs - Nagasaki

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