An organization of over 8,000 cities from around the world working for nuclear abolition has adopted the Hiroshima Appeal renewing their commitment to realize their goals.

The 10th General Conference of Mayors for Peace ended a two-day session in Hiroshima City on Thursday.

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine in mind, the appeal calls on the UN and all national governments to take actions to reduce international tension on the rise and curtail the risk of use of nuclear weapons.

Specifically, the appeal asks them to "share in the hibakusha's earnest wish for peace and work for nuclear disarmament," and "break away from the theory of nuclear deterrence."
It also calls for ratifying the UN nuclear weapons ban treaty, and increase efforts to pursue the total elimination of nuclear weapons.

The appeal also asks the UN and national governments to support all measures through education, advocacy, and international cooperation, which contribute to the promotion of "a culture of peace," including youth education on disarmament and nuclear nonproliferation.

Nagasaki Mayor Taue Tomihisa gave a speech at the end. He said although the world is going through an era with a lot of uncertainty for the future, he will work with the other mayors as they set a direction with confidence and take a step forward with courage.

The next general conference is scheduled for 2025 in Nagasaki City.