By Ivana Nikolić Hughes, Christian Ciobanu | November 3, 2023 https://thebulletin.org/2023/11/a-small-victory-for-nuclear-justice-and-international-cooperation/ In contrast with the grandeur of the General Assembly Hall, the uplifting design of the Trusteeship Council room, and the stunning circular table in the Security Council Chamber, Conference Room 4 at the UN Headquarters is modest and unassuming. And yet, magic can happen there. When the heads of state…
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.
A new resolution in the General Assembly aims to address the devastating legacy of testing and use. The Nation, IVANA NIKOLIĆ HUGHES and CHRISTIAN N. CIOBANU 18 Oct 23 The very first resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, titled “Establishment of a Commission to Deal with the Problems Raised by the Discovery of Atomic Energy,” was adopted in…