U.N. DISARMAMENT WEEK Begins each October 24th on the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
Each year during U.N. Disarmament Week, the United Nations encourages the public to increase awareness about the danger of the arms race and the urgency of bringing such a race to an end. U.N. Disarmament Week is an important opportunity for us to recognize that disarmament is a key element in creating a more just and peaceful world. The MY HERO Project observes UN Disarmament Week by bringing you the heroes behind the movement.
Stories
Dr. Caldicott has been a lifelong anti-nuclear activist.
Loung Ung from Cambodia is a national spokesperson for a landmine-free world.
By Kiersten from New Jersey
My Hero & Childnet ask "How can we use the Internet as a Tool for Peace and Hope?"
Mohamed ElBaradei is dedicated to ridding the world of nuclear weapons.
New UN Resolution Aims at Nuclear-Free World
UWC Initiative for Peace brings together teens from India and Pakistan to discuss nuclear disarmament.
Sadako Sasaki inspired an international peace movement.
By Amanda E. from Derry NH
Andrei Sakharov was a Russian Nobel Peace Prize winner devoted to justice and human rights.
Global Call to Action The 2008 PEACE JAM featured six Nobel Peace Prize Laureates who share their vision for a peaceful tomorrow.
By Amanda Molinaro from Irvine
Princess Diana campaigned passionately for various causes.
Seeds of Peace
Corbin Harney has spread a message of peace throughout the world.
Adi Roche founded an oranization that helps orphans of nuclear disaster.
Stanislav Petrov averted nuclear disaster, yet remains unknown to most.
By Glen Pedersen
Albert Einstein believed in the power of imagination.
Dr. Rosalie Bertell Anti-Nuclear Nun is a renowned scientist, eco-feminist and peace activist.
By Wendy Jewell
Vedran Smailovic 'The Cellist of Sarajevo,' is Peacemaker Jason Crowe's hero.
Dr. Fareed Zakaria offers the world a rare perspective on East-West relations.
By David Kemker
Womens Peace Movement of Liberia
By Amanda Molinaro from Irvine
Jody Williams is a human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner who began a campaign to rid the world of landmines.
By Jeff Trussel
Hadraawi, Beloved Peacemaker / Poet of Somalia is a powerful voice for peace in his country.
Archbishop Oscar Romero was a passionate voice of hope, peace and justice in war-torn El Salvador.
By Natalie from San Francisco
Kimmie Weeks survived the war in Liberia and now works to rebuild communities in war-torn countries.
International Peace Garden grows
Artwork
No War Zone by Tormusa Koroma, Sierra Leone
Together We Can Unlock Peace by Integrated Grade Nine Arts Class - PCVS - Canada
Waging Peace by Thomas England
Peace of John & Yoko by Team name: Drawoo (Korea)
Films
Nobelity: Sir Joseph Rotblat Producer: Turk Pipkin
Law of Love Producer: Rahul Brown
Pray the Devil Back to Hell - excerpt Producer: Abigail Disney (Producer) and Gina Reticker (Director)
