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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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Kochi, India – Historic Kochi points to a brave future |
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| Former street children of the Born Free Art School opened the event with a performance of Shiroi Hana, a combination of dance, video, and song that illustrates the shocking reality of nuclear weapons |
“The coward faces death many times before he dies, the valiant never face death but once. This is so true of the 100 noble souls we welcome here today,”said Mini Anthony, secretary to the city of Kochi, as she warmly welcomed the 63rd Peace Boat Global Voyage delegation of 102 Hibakusha to the colourful and historic port in Kerala, India. The Hibakusha delegation arrived in Kochi to raise awareness of the horrors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, interact with the local populace, and call for end to India’s nuclear proliferation. >>read more
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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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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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| LIFE ONBOARD |
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| PRESS RELEASES AND STATEMENTS |
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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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