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A very special project will take place on Peace Boat's 63rd Global Voyage. 100 Hibakusha (Atomic Bomb Survivors) of Hiroshima and Nagasaki have been invited to join the three-month global journey to share their testimonies of the experience of the atomic bomb with people around the world.
This project presents an opportunity to reconsider the realities of nuclear weapons together with people from many countries, and to build a foundation of global civil society action towards the abolition of nuclear weapons. The universal message of the voices of Hibakusha calling for nuclear abolition must be heard by the world today. Yet their voices remain unheard, and the time remaining to hear directly from the Hibakusha is becoming more and more limited.
This historic voyage will be a unique chance to pass along the stories and memories of the Hibakusha, their sufferings and hopes for the future to present and future generations. Through direct interaction with youth, citizens, NGOs and victims of wars from other parts of the world, the Hibakusha will not only act as peace and disarmament educators, raising awareness on the dangers of nuclear weapons and the human costs of war, but also forcefully add their voices to the call to abolish all nuclear weapons and create an alternative vision for peace and global stability that does not rely on force.
In addition to filming and producing a documentary of the Hibakushas' testimonies and experiences on board, public events will be held in all ports of call and interactive programs with local civil society organizations and governmental disarmament officials will be organized. A delegation of Hibakusha will also visit the United Nations headquarters in New York for a presentation to the UN General Assembly’s 63rd Session.
The Hibakusha Project will take place from September 7 to December 18, 2008, on Peace Boat’s 63rd Global Voyage, visiting a total of 22 ports in 20 countries.
In commemoration of Peace Boat's 25th Anniversary, this project will connect Hibakusha with citizens, NGOs and youth throughout the world, and give a new breath of life to the global network of citizens working for peace and nuclear abolition. |
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Letter to Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, from the Participants of the Peace Boat Hibakusha Project |
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We are a group of 100 Hibakusha, survivors of the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, currently traveling around the world to share testimonies of our experiences. Our project entitled “Global Voyage for a Nuclear-Free World, Peace Boat Hibakusha Project”, is being carried out by the Japan based NGO, Peace Boat. Today, we are pleased to be here in Sydney to meet the people of Australia. >>READ MORE |
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January 7, 2009
The Effects of Nuclear Radiation on Future Generations
Yoshihiko Yagi |
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December 16, 2008
Hibakusha visit New York and the United Nations to Appeal for a Nuclear Free World |
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December 14, 2008
Testimony of Takeuchi Kouzou – 63rd Global Voyage for a Nuclear Free World, Hibakusha Project Participant |
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December 9, 2008
Testimony of Hashizume Fumiko – 63rd Global Voyage for a Nuclear Free World, Hibakusha Project Participant |
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December 7, 2008
Yamashita Yasuaki Interview – Old Memories in a New Land |
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December 4, 2008
Testimony of Tanaka Toshiko – 63rd Global Voyage for a Nuclear Free World, Hibakusha Project Participant |
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December 4, 2008
Testimony of Endo Hiroshi – 63rd Global Voyage for a Nuclear Free World, Hibakusha Project Participant |
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EN ESPAÑOL:
15 de noviembre de 2008
Unidos por un mundo libre de armas nucleares – Sobrevivientes de Hiroshima y Nagisaki |
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October 27, 2008
Testimony of Setsuko Thurlow, an NGO presentation to the First Committee of the General Assembly of the United Nations |
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September 28, 2008
Korean Hibakusha – The forgotten ones |
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September 11, 2008
Hibakusha Project Launch – A Voyage of Remembrance, Unity and Hope. |
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September 1, 2008
General Information – The Atomic Bombs and Hibakusha |
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August 27, 2008
Messages and List of Supporters |
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| PORT OF CALL |
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December 2, 2008
Special Report – Hibakusha Project in Venezuela |
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November 28, 2008
Las Palmas – Home away from home for Japan's Peace Constitution |
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November 15, 2008
Caracas, Venezuela – Peace Boat Hibakusha Project Delegation Visit |
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October 10, 2008
Massawa, Eritrea – The Onboard Atomic Bomb Museum |
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October 2, 2008
Kochi, India – Historic Kochi points to a brave future |
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September 24, 2008
In Pictures – Photo Tour I of Peace Boat Hibakusha Project in Viet Nam |
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| PRESS RELEASES AND STATEMENTS |
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December 29, 2008
Letter to Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, from the Participants of the Peace Boat Hibakusha Project |
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November 5, 2008
Peace Boat Hibakusha Project Venezuela Declaration for Latin America |
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October 20, 2008
Peace Boat Hibakusha Project
Barcelona Statement |
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October 14, 2008
Piraeus appeal for a nuclear free world and a nuclear free Europe |
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September 29, 2008
Kochi Statement for a Nuclear-Free World |
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September 7, 2008
Press Conference at Ship Departure – Press Release |
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July 3, 2008
100 Hibakusha of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to join Peace Boat Global Voyage – Press Release |
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