Global Nuclear Abolition Day: September 26th

by | Sep 18, 2026 | Blog, Nuclear Weapons

Global Nuclear Abolition Day September 26th 

Check Out the Online Events All Week

Saturday, September 26th is the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (IDTENW). The IDTENW was established in 2013 by the United Nations, in congruence with its overarching goal of achieving global nuclear disarmament. 

In commemoration of the IDTENW this year, on September 25th and 26th, the UN is hosting several online global intergenerational events in four sessions and Back From the Brink is facilitating a whole week of actions with activities you can participate in each day! Scroll down to see the list of the week’s events from both organizations…

The UN events include two opportunities to watch online screenings of the new documentary about Daniel Ellsberg’s anti-nuclear work “An Ordinary Insanity,” as well as a discussion with the director and producer of the film. Additionally, there will be a discussion surrounding the Joint Appeal for Nuclear Abolition Day (which Tri-Valley CAREs has endorsed), social media action items relating to “Stop Nuclear Weapons: Peace is in Our Hands,” cultural performances, and more. 

Recognizing the importance of global nuclear disarmament is as crucial as ever at this point in history, especially considering the nuclear weapons modernization activities happening both close to home and across the globe. As the US National Nuclear Security Administration rushes to expand plutonium pit production and nuclear warhead modernization, all the while pushing for weakened oversight and significant rulemaking changes that will put the public and employees at risk. 

Further, at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, this broader modernization project means dangerous increases in plutonium throughput, or as the Lab calls it “Enhanced Plutonium Utilization.”

The  UN sponsored  Voices for a Nuclear-Weapon Free World event on Friday, September 25th features speakers including Michael Douglas, Oscar Arias, Ela Gandhi, Hon Gareth Evans, Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer, Tadashi Inuzuka, Tomas Countryman, Dr. Deepshikha Kumari Vijh, Rebecca Shoot, Kehkashan Basu, Jackie Cabasso, and John Hallam. 

More information about the events can be found HERE or by clicking on the links below. 

GLOBAL NUCLEAR ABOLITION DAY SCHEDULE

  • Opening Session – Voices for a Nuclear-Weapon Free World 
    • September 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM (PST) / 6:00 PM (EST) 
    • Introduction to Nuclear Abolition Day, the imperative for nuclear disarmament and the connections between nuclear disarmament, climate protection, human rights, peace, and achieving the sustainable development goals. 
    • Register HERE
  • Screening of An Ordinary Insanity, Session I
    • September 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM (PST) 
    • Online screening of the documentary, An Ordinary Insanity (29 minutes), followed by conversation between the moderator, documentary director Judith Ehrlich (or producer Claire Greensfelder) and some expert panelists. 
    • Register HERE
  • Screening of An Ordinary Insanity, Session II
    • September 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM (PST) / 11:00 AM (EST) 
    • Online screening of the documentary, An Ordinary Insanity (29 minutes), followed by conversation between the moderator, documentary director Judith Ehrlich (or producer Claire Greensfelder) and some expert panelists. 
    • Register HERE

Back from the Brink, a U.S.-based grassroots coalition of individuals, organizations, and elected officials working together toward a world free of nuclear weapons, is additionally hosting various events leading up to the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. The Back from the Brink week of action schedule is as follows, with specific days dedicated to specific action. 

BACK FROM THE BRINK WEEK OF ACTION SCHEDULE

  • Tuesday, September 22 (POST & SHARE)
    • Post your support for H. Res. 317 and S. Res. 323 on social media. 
  • Wednesday, September 23 (WRITE AND/OR CALL)
    • Write and/or call your member of Congress and ask them to cosponsor H. Res 317 or S. Res. 323 in a coordinated push, or thank them for having already done so. 
  • Thursday, September 24 (JOIN & CONNECT) 
    • Join and connect with members of the Back from the Brink team on Zoom between 6-8pm ET/3-5pm PT for Office Hours and get one-on-one support on anything campaign-related, whether that’s advice on writing a letter to the editor, navigating social media, joining or starting a Back from the Brink Hub, and more. 
    • Register HERE.
  • Friday, September 25 (HOST)
    • Communities across the country are hosting local gatherings to discuss nuclear disarmament with members of the Back from the Brink team. TVC will host a Zoom event for Tri-Valley community members to learn more, ask questions, and discuss how we can support efforts to reduce the threat of nuclear weapons. Click HERE to join via Zoom.
  • Saturday, September 26 (SPREAD THE WORD)
    • Spread the word about the campaign by posting flyers around your town or city!