REMEMBERING HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI

On 6 August 1945, the United States dropped the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Three days later, on 9 August 1945, the city of Nagasaki was also bombed. Hundreds of thousands of people died. Those who survived live with the burden of tremendous loss, and many with serious illness and disability.

The terrible human cost of these atrocities is still felt today, and CND groups always gather on the anniversary of the bombings in order to remember, reflect, and send a clear message to those in power that this must never happen again.

We invite you to discover the full impact of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, to witness the testimony of survivors, and to join us in remembrance on the weekend of 6 to 9 August.

Visit Scottish CND’s website to find out about the events that are being organised by local groups across Scotland (and please let us know if you have an event planned and would like to share it with other supporters). Join us online at the end of a solemn weekend, for an evening of poetry and reflections on Monday 9 August at 7.30pm.

The North Gate at Faslane will be the site of a die-in at 3pm on Sunday 26 September. This will offer a photo opportunity for a visual and peaceful expression of the links between Faslane’s nukes, militarism and the climate emergency. All are welcome to join, while observing the COVID-19 restrictions in force at the time, and respecting the choices and personal space of others who may be taking additional precautions for their own safety. Participants will not disrupt north/south traffic at the roundabout, or prevent access by emergency vehicles if required.

The die-in will be marine / wildlife themed, drawing attention to the environmental cost of nuclear weapons. Come dressed as a sea creature of your choosing, and/or bring posters and banners to share the message!

You might want to include messages such as:

•     Disarm for Our Planet!
•     War is Not Green (Or Blue)
•     Nuclear Disarmament is Climate Justice
•     Blue Whales Not Bombs

If you have a slogan or a message to share, please let us know and we will add it to the list! The more inspiration, the better. Contact us to share your suggestions.

If you are not able to join us at Faslane, consider organising a die-in at a local site of significance: whether that’s an important environmental site, a site likely to be affected by climate change, or a site where you can draw attention to the impact of the military or the responsibility of governments to take action. Let us know what you’re planning, and we’ll promote the event to other supporters near you!

No registration needed, but if you sign up via Eventbrite we’ll be able to keep you updated with more information closer to the time. Our Eventbrite page also has background information and resources to explain why it’s so essential to focus on this message at this time.

The UK Government’s recent decision to increase its stockpile of nuclear weapons is at stark odds with the will of the Scottish people. The majority of people in Scotland are strong supporters of nuclear disarmament, and this petition offers us the opportunity to have our voices heard in an important forum, at the United Nations, by diplomats who are sincere in their nuclear disarmament efforts.

We encourage supporters who are organising in-person events to request physical copies of the petition, and to take the opportunity to collect signatures and engage the general public (if you can do so safely, and in accordance with the COVID rules in force at the time).

Our mailing address is:
Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
PO Box 3620
Glasgow, Scotland
G73 9FQ

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