This six-month advocacy project will mark the 80th anniversaries of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings with a coordinated national campaign to advance nuclear disarmament in Australia. Anchored in the humanitarian impact of nuclear weapons, the project will elevate the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) as a credible and necessary alternative to ...
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Australia
80 years since Hiroshima and Nagasaki – it’s time for action!
GOAL
$15,000
Australia > National / Multi-state > Metro and Regional
Field of Interest
- Civic engagement and democracy
- Environment conservation and climate change
Target Population
- General population
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.
Project Summary
This six-month advocacy project will mark the 80th anniversaries of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings with a coordinated national campaign to advance nuclear disarmament in Australia. Anchored in the humanitarian impact of nuclear weapons, the project will elevate the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) as a credible and necessary alternative to nuclear deterrence.
ICAN Australia will engage directly with federal, state, and territory parliaments to build cross-party support for nuclear disarmament and promote motions acknowledging the anniversaries and affirming support for the TPNW. We will support educational events and survivor testimonies across the country—including public forums, school and university talks, and commemorative ceremonies—centred on the lived experience of nuclear harm.
A media strategy will ensure sustained national attention on the TPNW, Australia’s position, and the legacy of nuclear weapons. We will also re-engage unions to reaffirm and renew their support, building on long-standing relationships within the labour movement.
This project will connect history with urgent contemporary policy change, giving voice to survivors and ensuring nuclear disarmament remains a live political issue. Funding will support staffing, event delivery, campaign materials, media production, and the coordination of parliamentary and union outreach.
Project Outcomes
Political Advocacy
- Motions passed in at least four parliaments (federal, state and/or territory) commemorating the bombings and supporting the TPNW
- Increased cross-party parliamentary support for Australia to sign and ratify the TPNW
- Greater awareness among new and re-elected MPs of Australia’s historical and current role in nuclear weapons policy
Public Engagement
- Supporting or hosting at least 10 public, educational and commemorative events held across Australia
- Elevated voices of nuclear survivors, including First Nations and Hiroshima/Nagasaki survivors, direct and descendant
- A large banner calling for signature of the TPNW hung on the side of Victorian Trades Hall Council for two weeks in August
- Increased public understanding of the humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons and the TPNW
Media Impact
- National media coverage of the anniversaries and disarmament campaign
- Strategic opinion and feature pieces highlighting the urgency of joining the TPNW
Union Re-engagement
- At least five unions reaffirming or strengthening their support for nuclear disarmament
- One or more new union resolutions in support of the TPNW in 2025
Organisational Capacity
- Strengthened coalition of national partners and supporters
- Enhanced capacity to sustain advocacy for Australia to join the TPNW beyond December 2025
Budget Breakdown
TOTAL BUDGET: $20,000
FUNDING
| Funding source | Amount |
|---|---|
| ICAN Australia general budget | $5,000 |
| Funding gap | $15,000 |
EXPENSES
| Expense item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Delegation to Canberra for ICAN advocates and affected community advocates | $7,000 |
| Banner printing, for Victoria Trades Hall | $2,000 |
| Printing materials for events | $1,500 |
| Media and communications outreach work | $4,500 |
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