March 5 is Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness Day
March 5 is Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness Day, highlighting the importance of arms reduction and preventing the spread of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. The date marks the signing of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in 1968, one of the most important international agreements for global security.
The date reinforces the need for a safer and more peaceful world, encouraging countries to adopt measures for arms control and the strengthening of international diplomacy. Organizations and governments hold events and campaigns to raise awareness in society about the risks of the arms race and the urgency of policies that promote disarmament.
In the face of global security challenges, the celebration of the day seeks to warn about the consequences of the proliferation of weapons and to strengthen international cooperation to build a future free from nuclear threats and armed conflicts.
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