Action for disarmament : 10 things you can do! / United Nations
Published
New York, New York : Published by the United Nations Department of Public Information in cooperation with the United Nations Office for Disarmament affairs, 2014
New York, NY : United Nations Publications, [2014]
Foreword -- Preface -- Categories of weapons -- Action 1: Stay informed -- Action 2: Start a club -- Action 3: Facilitate a discussion -- Action 4: Express yourself -- Action 5: Host a film screening -- Action 6: Voice your concern -- Action 7: Create an event -- Action 8: Sign up -- Action 9: Plan a presentation -- Action 10: Reach out -- United Nations Secretary-General's call to nuclear disarmament -- Note to educators
Summary
This illustrated, educational and thought-provoking book calls on the world's young people to actively mobilise and promote disarmament in 10 practical ways. It focuses on the risks posed by nuclear arms and small weapons. This book is a tool for young people to get involved in mobilising the public at large to participate in developing new strategies to reduce the threats posed by weapons. It will help young people to raise awareness of why disarmament is important for the future of all humankind as well as their own lives. It is recommended as a resource for teenagers and their parents, young adults, as well as high school and university professors, civil society and community leaders
