CND campaigns for No More Hiroshimas – that no one else has to suffer the death and destruction that would occur should a nuclear weapon be used again. The 80th anniversary of the bombing of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, provided an opportunity for all our supporters to recommit to our campaign for a world without nuclear weapons. We would like to thank all our groups and supporters across the country who organised commemorative events – see a gallery of images here.
As the Second World War was ending in 1945, the United States dropped a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima on August 6th, and another on Nagasaki on August 9th. An estimated 340,000 people died as a result of the two bombs, with hundreds of thousands more suffering from severe burns, cancers, and fertility problems. As the world steps ever closer to the nuclear brink, we call on those governments, including the UK government, who prioritise war and weapons over welfare and real security to learn the lessons of what happened at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. No more Hiroshimas!
How can I get involved today in CND’s No More Hiroshimas campaign?
Find out more about what happened when the US dropped nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in CND’s online exhibition, which also explores the continued impact, both humanitarian and cultural.
I would like to learn more about the humanitarian impact
Watch our 80th anniversary video.
It includes powerful testimony from Kyoko Gibson, a second generation Hibakusha (survivor) on the emotional and psychological horrors of nuclear war and what political leaders need to do to make sure nuclear weapons are never used in war again.
How can I show my support?
You can still donate to our 80th anniversary Hiroshima and Nagasaki appeal or purchase one of our No More Hiroshima t-shirts.
I want to get more involved in the campaign for a world without nuclear weapons
We need you to help us build CND so we can meet the huge challenges we face to halt the increased threat of nuclear weapons today.