INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST NUCLEAR TESTS

INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST NUCLEAR TESTS

The International Day against Nuclear Tests intends to raises awareness about the dangers of nuclear weapons and closer approaches for eliminating the use of those weapons.

Every year the International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed to pay respect to the victims of the past and to remind the world of the persisting threat these tests create to the environment and international stability.

WHEN IS INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST NUCLEAR TESTS

Wednesday, 29^th August

INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST NUCLEAR TESTS HISTORY

Since nuclear weapons testing began in the mid-twentieth century, nearly 2,000 tests have taken place across the world. Recognized in 2009, the International Day against Nuclear Tests has raised the report of the shocking effects that nuclear testing has on human life.

The day was observed on august 29^th because the day marks the closing of one of the world’s largest nuclear test sites (in Kazakhstan) in 1991.

The day also promotes the need for a nuclear weapon-free world.

WHAT DO PEOPLE DO ON INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST NUCLEAR TESTS

*    1.     Share their own perspective on the issue of nuclear weapons and testing.
2.     Host educational and public activity.

See also Important Days in August month