PRESS CONFERENCE

Hiroshima Watch – A Check on Nuclear Responsibility

Hidehiko Yuzaki, Governor, Hiroshima Prefecture
Gareth Evans, Distinguished Honorary Professor, Australian National University and Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia
Kiichi Fujiwara, Project Professor, Faculty of International Liberal Arts, Juntendo University and Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo

15:00-16:00 Monday, August 5, 2024


Language:The speech and Q & A will be in English.
*Governor Yuzaki and Prof. Evans are participating this event online. 


August 6th marks 79 years since of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. To mark the anniversary, Hiroshima Prefecture will publish a new document titled "Hiroshima Watch."

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia has openly threatened to use nuclear weapons, and the risk of using nuclear weapons has become a reality as Russia has indicated that it will resume nuclear testing. In addition, growing concerns about security have led other countries to increase reliance on nuclear deterrence.

"Hiroshima Watch" is aimed at checking whether countries are fulfilling their obligations related to nuclear risk reduction and nuclear disarmament.

Hiroshima Prefecture Gov. Hidehiko Yuzaki, former Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans and Kiichi Fujiwara of Juntendo University will speak at the FCCJ to discuss the publication of the document.

How to attend: 
Please register at front@fccj.or.jp with your name, the name of your media outlet, and FCCJ membership number. Due to space restrictions attendance will be limited. Doors open 15 minutes before the event. Please sign in and giving your name and contact details at the reception. 

How to watch online: https://www.youtube.com/c/FCCJchannel/live 
Livestreaming of the press events will be available and video of this event will be uploaded to our FCCJ YouTube channel. 

How to ask questions: https://forms.gle/5aoiGXzGdhUZ4XrT6 
Members watching the event online can submit questions for the speakers in advance using this submission form.

TV crew: Please make a reservation at front@fccj.or.jp. Doors open for TV crews only at 30 minutes before the event.


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