HashtagsCompiled on | #Chemicalweapons |
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Related Hashtags | #Remembrance, #ChemicalWarfare, #CSP27, #OPCW, #Syria |
2023 Date | November 30, 2023 |
2024 Date | November 30, 2024 |
The Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare is a significant observance established by the United Nations (UN) to create awareness and pay tribute to those who have suffered from the devastating consequences of chemical warfare. This observance marks the persistent efforts of the international community to eliminate the production and use of chemical weapons, ensuring a safer world for future generations. Furthermore, it serves as a reminder of the obligation to promote peace, security, and multilateralism while conforming to the Chemical Weapons Convention and the disarmament norms. This notable commemoration traces its origin to the adoption of the Chemical Weapons Convention on January 13, 1993, by the UN General Assembly. For Americans, the Day of Remembrance holds a particular significance due to the United States' poisoning agent attacks during World War I, which prompted the nation to take a leading role in the global chemical disarmament movement. Over the years, the U.S. government has dedicated resources and efforts to assist countries affected by chemical warfare, promoting expertise sharing among international partners, and supporting the mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). In the United States, the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare is observed through various educational and informative events organized by institutions, non-governmental organizations, or individual activists. These events aim to shed light on the historical context of chemical warfare, its human costs, and the importance of eliminating chemical weapons for global peace and security. The remembrance is typically observed in America in conjunction with the international community on April 29, the date when the Chemical Weapons Convention entered into force in 1997. Facts about victims of chemical warfare
Top things to do in the US for this observance
References and related siteswww.un.org: Chemical Warfare www.opcw.org: Chemical Weapons www.opcw.org: Chemical Weapon Numbers |
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