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Disarmament
 Websites presented in alphabetical order International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons (ICBUW) 
 This international group "encourages and supports direct action, campaigns and the formation of national coalitions to inform and educate the public regarding uranium — its origin, properties, use, and impact on human health and the environment." Features fact sheets on uranium mining, uranium enrichment, uranium weapons, and related topics. Also includes news releases and documents from member organizations. http://www.bandepleteduranium.org Topics: Environment, Geology, Military, Technology, Weapons Last updated Dec 1, 2004 League of Nations: Statistical and Disarmament Documents
Over 250 digitized documents from the League of Nations (1919 to 1946). The documents "focus on three areas: the founding of the League, international statistics published by the League, and the League's work toward international disarmament. To promote peace and security, the League reduced national armaments and prevented the manufacture of implements of war." Includes a research guide. From the Government and Geographic Information and Data Services Department of Northwestern University Library. http://www.library.northwestern.edu/govinfo/collections/league/ Topics: Mathematics, Military, Statistics, Weapons Last updated May 15, 2006 NuclearFiles.org
Excellent source providing extensive information on nuclear weapons and war with the intent to "reduce nuclear dangers and eliminate nuclear weapons." Provides articles, treaties and non-proliferation documents, photographs of test explosions and radiation victims, ethical perspectives, biographies of scientists and government officials, timelines, and audio recordings of historical events. http://www.nuclearfiles.org/ Topics: Energy, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Military, Science, Technology, Weapons Last updated Mar 27, 2002 Peace Action
"Peace Action, the merger of SANE [Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy] and The Freeze [Nuclear Weapons Freeze Campaign], has effectively mobilized for peace and disarmament for over forty years." The site features a history and timeline of these organizations, press releases and publications, a list of local affiliates and chapters, and links to related groups. Searchable. http://www.peace-action.org/ Topics: Military, Social Issues, Weapons Last updated Dec 1, 2004 United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)
Available in English and French, this United Nations-mandated organization's Web site provides publication summaries of research and information on nuclear, biological, chemical, missile, small arms, landmine, and peacekeeping issues. There are relevant educational books and reports. Check the extensive list of links. Searchable. http://www.unidir.org/ Topics: International Governments, Military, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Oct 23, 2002 |
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