Secretary General participates in NEISA Conference in Kigali

From 18-21 May 2026 the Pugwash Secretary General, Karen Hallberg, was in Kigali, Rwanda, for the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa 2026 Conference. She addressed the participants as part of the panel "Youth Capacity Development Dialogue", emphasizing the social responsibility of scientists and engineers and Pugwash's role in science diplomacy.

Hosted by the Government of Rwanda and involving more than 100 officials, technical experts and practitioners, as well as dozens of young people from across the African continent, the conference was focused on the spread of nuclear energy, including issues of security and proliferation.

ISYP leadership team member Daniel Ajudeonu also participated on the panel “Youth in Nuclear — Track 3: Unlocking Youth Potential” in his role as leader of the ISYP African Project and director of the African Atomic Policy Lab (AAPL).