#ICANSAVE MY CITY

About the Campaign

In the blink of an eye a nuclear detonation will wipe a metropolitan center off the map, laying waste to countless lives, destroying all infrastructure and poisoning the environment. This isn’t hypothetical: cities are the main targets of nuclear weapons. READ MORE

In July 2017, the UN adopted the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which forbids all activities related to nuclear weapons: testing, building, funding and even threatening to use them. Now cities are taking action to push their national governments to join the treaty. It starts with committing to the ICAN Cities Appeal.

CLICK HERE TO SEE WHICH CITIES HAVE JOINED THE APPEAL

Check out the list to see if your city, council or state has already taken the Cities Appeal. If they have not, reach out to your city council or elected representatives and urge them to do so. This process is different in each city, so get in touch with your local authorities to ask which steps you'll need to take.

Get your city on board!

Live in a city or a town? Here’s how you can get involved:

1. Get inspired: dive into the stories behind the latest cities taking the ICAN Cities Appeal
2. Do your research: How does decision-making work in your city? Are there are similar initiatives? Has your city spoken out on nuclear disarmament already? Is your city a member of Mayors for Peace?
3. Find your allies: get in touch with other ICAN partners and reach out your local elected official to put the item on the legislative agenda.
   
4. Get social: share why you love your city or cheer on the cities taking action.

Has your city already called on your government to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, but is it not on the list? Are you actively trying to get more cities involved in your country? It's possible we may have overlooked it! let us know in an email to [email protected] A little inspiration goes a long way (and so do tips, tricks and resources!).

Get loud: Encourage your city on social media

Ready to save your city? Join the #ICANSave movement. Capture a photo of one of your fave spots in your city (or grab one off your phone). Share it on Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #ICANSave and the # of your city. Tell the world why this place is special to you in the caption or tweet. Call on your city officials to speak up and support the nuclear ban treaty.