Setsuko Thurlow Speaks in Austria, Fears Rising Nuclear Threats
Translated from Japanese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Setsuko Thurlow, a Hiroshima atomic bombing survivor living in Canada, expressed concern over rising nuclear threats.
- She cited Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a key factor increasing global nuclear anxieties.
- Thurlow called for the abolition of nuclear weapons, particularly emphasizing the need to engage younger generations in the movement.
Setsuko Thurlow, a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima who resides in Canada, delivered a speech in Austria, voicing deep concerns about the escalating threat of nuclear weapons worldwide. She specifically pointed to Russia's ongoing military invasion of Ukraine as a significant catalyst for heightened global nuclear anxieties.
Thurlow emphasized the critical need for global disarmament, highlighting the growing urgency to abolish nuclear weapons. She expressed a particular focus on mobilizing younger generations to become active participants in the movement against nuclear proliferation.
Her address underscored the persistent danger posed by nuclear arsenals and the imperative for international cooperation to prevent their use. Thurlow's remarks serve as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of nuclear warfare and the ongoing struggle for a world free from such threats.
Originally published by NHK in Japanese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.