A small victory for nuclear justice. And international cooperation.

The UN General Assembly’s First Committee voted overwhelmingly for a resolution that would provide compensation for those who have been harmed by nuclear weapons. If approved by the General Assembly, the resolution will support information gathering and needs appraisal in affected states, followed by steps to assist victims and remediate contaminated environments.

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