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Nuclear-Free Zones

Concern about nuclear weapons has led many cities and countries throughout the world to create nuclear-weapon-free zones (NWFZs) where nuclear weapons cannot be manufactured, acquired, tested or owned.

Nuclear Free Zones

The United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs

The establishment of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones (NWFZ) is a regional approach to strengthen global nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament norms and consolidate international efforts towards peace and security.
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Arms Control Association: Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones (NWFZ) At a Glance

A helpful page defining the basic elements of a NWFZ, as well as a list of treaties.
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The Importance of Nuclear Weapons Free Zones (pdf)

"Some say that it is nothing but an illusion to think of a world totally without nuclear weapons. This might be true. Nonetheless, although the total abolition..."
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We Must Make the Whole Planet a "Nuclear Free Zone"

"The only realistic way to secure a future for the world without nuclear war is for the entire planet to become a nuclear-free zone. No nuclear weapons, no nuclear power."
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Nuclear-Free Zones - Countries

Austria
Estonia
Italy
New Zealand

Nuclear-Free Zones - Cities

Canada:
Kitimat
Nanaimo
Red Deer
Regina
Saskatchewan
Vancouver
Victoria

United Kingdom:
Manchester
Wales

United States:
Arcata, CA
Berkeley, CA
Boulder, CO
Chicago, IL
Cleveland Heights, OH
Davis, CA
East Windsor, CT
Eugene, OR
Garrett Park, MD
Hawaii County, HI
Hayward, CA
Homer, AK
Iowa City, IA
Marin County, CA
Missoula, MT
Oberlin, OH
New York City, NY
Sac and Fox Nation, OK
Santa Cruz, CA
Sebastopol, CA
Sykesville, MD
Takoma Park, MD

The Work of DOROTHY FADIMAN