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YNPS 2025 Press Release!

The official press release for the 5th Youth Nuclear Peace Summit is now available.

The release includes full details on the student-led press conference, guest speakers, and media opportunities. We are incredibly thankful to the CMHR for all their help and support.

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It’s official! The 5th Youth Nuclear Peace Summit is happening on October 30-31, 2025, at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, Canada.

This international summit brings together students from Japan, the United States, and Canada to present research on nuclear disarmament, peace, and education. Former participants have spoken at global summits in Vienna, Hiroshima, Ottawa, New York and are now part of leading organizations like IPPNW Canada and Reverse the Trend: Save Our People, Save Our Planet.

What to Expect:

  • Student presentations based on themes from the Everything You Treasure exhibit, which covers the humanitarian, environmental, medical, economic, and political aspects of nuclear disarmament.

  • Creative formats welcome! Teams can present through research, art, film, or other approaches.

  • Leadership & networking opportunities with other students and participating civil society groups.

We are incredibly grateful for the support by our partners, including Rotary D5550, the Rotary Club of Winnipeg, IPPNW Canada, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties, Soka Gakkai Canada, Manitoba Council for International Cooperation, and more! See our full list of partners here.

Some highlights:

• 14 High Schools were represented incl. from: MB (Winnipeg and rural), Nova Scotia (Dartmouth), Oregon (Portland), Japan (Osaka).

• For the second year, a team from University of Guelph-Humber led by Dr. Paul Sherman.

• 4 countries were represented incl. from: Canada, US, Japan, The Philippines (new this year).

• Numbers are in, and we can confirm over 180+ participants attended the summit this year.

No two summits are the same. We’re always learning, growing, and striving to make the next one even better. Your voices and ideas drive everything we do - truly for youth, by youth.

We are again super grateful to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for providing us the space, support, and teamwork, that made this summit possible.

As Estelle said at the end of the day, none of us would be here without our teachers! And finally, a shout-out and huge appreciation to our videographer Justin. Please note, the videos will be posted by the end of November. Stay tuned.

Now the question is.... will there be a summit next year?

Yes!! Details TBD, but you will find out much earlier this time.

#YNPS2025 - That’s a Wrap!

The Summit.

Nuclear weapons threaten our future. The 5th Youth Nuclear Peace Summit is a chance to enact change.

Join us on October 30th-31st 2025 at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, Canada.

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Students pose for a group photo at the 3rd Summit in 2023.

Why Attend?

Students…

  • Have clearly stated that they knew very little about the nuclear disarmament movement. They felt empowered to learn more.

  • Make valuable connections with like-minded people who can support their ambitions and broaden their horizons.

  • Can apply critical thinking skills when mapping their plan of engagement at their team level - but also within the larger group of participants.

  • Learn how to drive change through civic engagement - from their school community to the global stage.

  • Gain confidence and develop leadership skills when working in their teams.

  • Rotary D5550 WPP

  • CMHR

  • SGI Canada

  • MARL

  • IPPNW Canada

  • MCIC

  • Rotary Club of Winnipeg

    RC of Winnipeg

  • IPPNW

  • Peace Days

    Peace Days

  • ICAN

  • CCUNESCO

  • UofW Dept. of History

  • Reverse The Trend

  • CRRIC

    CRRIC

  • VOW Canada

  • MB Department of Education

    MB Dept. of Education

FAQs.

  • The Youth Nuclear Peace Summit is an event that bring young people to learn, discuss, and take action on the urgent matter of nuclear disarmament.

    Participants will take part in educational activities, thought-provoking presentations, and inspiring workshops. These sessions will be led by both youth leaders and globally-recognized experts in the field.

    The summit hopes to empower the next generation to actively contribute to the goal of a world free from the threat of nuclear weapons.

  • The Summit will be on October 30th and 31st 2025 at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, Canada.

    Why the CMHR?

    The use and threat of nuclear weapons pose a grave risk to human rights, including the right to life, health, and a safe environment. By working towards a world free of nuclear weapons, we are also working to protect and promote fundamental human rights for all!

  • No! The summit is FREE for all students and teachers. This covers nutrition breaks, lunch, and dinner.

    However, please register as soon as possible, as space is limited! We are usually not be able to accommodate everyone who wishes to attend.

  • You will have the opportunity to:

    1. Learn from renowned speakers and experts in the field of nuclear disarmament.

    2. Participate in workshops and discussions to deepen your understanding of the issues.

    3. Present your own research (some schools only) and learn from your peers' perspectives.

    4. Engage in creative activities designed to explore the topic in innovative ways.

    5. Connect with like-minded people from around the world and join a global network of youth advocates for nuclear disarmament.

  • The summit is taking place because the threat of nuclear warfare is very real, and the need for a comprehensive understanding and commitment to nuclear disarmament is more urgent than ever.

“These weapons are not a necessary evil; they are the ultimate evil.”

– Setsuko Thurlow (Nobel Peace Prize Lecture, ICAN, 2017)