International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Australia

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) is a coalition of civil society groups working to promote adherence to and implementation of the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). ICAN was awarded the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to highlight the humanitarian impact of nuclear weapons and its role in achieving the Treaty. ICAN Australia leads national efforts to build public and political support for Australia to sign and ratify the TPNW.

Our Vision and Mission
Our vision is a world free of nuclear weapons. Our mission is to empower people across Australia to compel our government to sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. We want to prevent nuclear war and eliminate nuclear weapons by changing policies, shaping public discourse, and building political momentum.

The Issue
Nuclear weapons remain an existential threat. Australia has not yet joined the global ban on nuclear weapons, despite the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of their use. ICAN addresses this by working to shift Australia’s position and align it with international humanitarian law and growing global support for prohibition.

Why Us
ICAN is uniquely placed to lead this work through our global network, strong advocacy track record, and partnerships with survivors, medical professionals, First Nations communities, and civil society.

Current Priorities
In 2025, we are focused on building momentum for Australia to join the TPNW, commemorating the 80th anniversaries of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, and countering moves to host nuclear weapons in Australia.

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