Addressing legacy of nuclear weapons
Nuclear weapons have caused, and continue to cause, significant harm to communities around the world. This harm is not limited to those who suffered the catastrophic consequences of the use of nuclear weapons in Japan during World War II. Communities affected by nuclear weapons testing have also struggled for decades to secure appropriate redress for the wide-ranging harm they have suffered, including the lingering effects on their people, land and waters from radiation exposure, as well as mental harm caused by post-traumatic stress, disruption of cultural practices and forced displacement fr...