Pugwash seeks a world free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction. Through our long-standing tradition of ‘dialogue across divides’ that also earned us the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995, Pugwash aims to develop and support the use of scientific, evidence-based policymaking, focusing on areas where nuclear and WMD risks are present. By facilitating track 1.5 and track II dialogues, we foster creative discussions on ways to increase the security of all sides and promote policy development that is cooperative and forward-looking.
Peace cranes at the Nagasaki Museum and National Memorial Hall
Between 12-17 March 2014, Pugwash Executive Director Sandra Ionno Butcher was hosted by Japan Pugwash for a number of presentations and participation in events commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Castle Bravo nuclear test, which doused the Lucky Dragon fishing boat and led to renewed concerns over atmospheric nuclear testing. These events are directly intertwined with the origins of the Russell-Einstein Manifesto. The trip also included planning discussions for the upcoming 61st Pugwash Conference, scheduled to take place in Nagasaki in 2015.
Butcher’s presentation 16 March 014, International Peace Research Institute, Meiji GakuinUniversity.
Video link to 1 March 1954 Castle Bravo explosion, with sound
Masanobu Chita, Director of Nagasakai National Peace Museum and Memorial HallTaka Takahara and Sandra Butcher, by the Russell-Einstein Manifesto Exhibit, Lucky Dragon Museum, TokyoJapanese Pugwash visit with President of Nagasaki University Shigeru Katamine. Left to right: Susumu Shirabe, Tatsu Suzuki, Sandy Butcher, Shigeru Katamine, Hiromichi UmebayashiDiscussion about Pugwash history with former Council Member Michiji Konuma and Tatsu SuzukiFormer Pugwash Council member Michiji Konuma and Tatsu SuzukiButcher and KonumaButcher with students at Research Center for Nuclear Weapons Abolition, Nagasaki UniversityDirector of Lucky Dragon Museum leads a private tour for Jun Kyu Lee, Lawrence Wittner, Taka Takahara, and S Butcher (not pictured)Local Nagasaki paper covers plans to hold 61st Pugwash Conference in Nagasaki, November 2015Pugwashites Shoji Sawada and Michiji Konuma (center) at the seminar at 16 March 2014, International Peace Research Institute, Meiji Gakuin University, organized by then-Pugwash Council member Taka TakaharaSeminar 16 March 2014, International Peace Research Institute, Meiji Gakuin University, organized by Taka TakaharaFrom Michiji Konuma’s private archives: Letter from Yukawa to Russell regarding Einstein’s deathPlans to hold the 61st Pugwash Conference in Nagasaki in November 2015 received coverage in the Nagasaki press
Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs 