Empower. Engage. Enact.

It Starts with Youth.

The 4th Summit was a RESOUNDING succes…

We are SO grateful to everyone - students, teachers, speakers, emcees, volunteers, observers & guests, and most importantly, our partners for each doing their part in making this event possible.

We hope you left the summit feeling even more energized and inspired to be a part of positive change.

More updates will be shared in the coming days, and the website will be refreshed in the next few weeks. As for YNPS 2025… all we can say is, stay tuned!

With appreciation,

Estelle, Maureen, & Avinash

(Co-chairs of the 4th Youth Nuclear Peace Summit)

The Summit.

Nuclear weapons threaten our future. The 4th Youth Nuclear Peace Summit is a chance to enact change.

Join us on November 7-8, 2024, at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, Canada. Together, we'll transform conversations into steps you can take towards a world free of nuclear weapons.

Register now.

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

Attend.

High Schools.

As the cornerstone of our summit, high school teams take the lead in our programming in two ways:

  1. Seven selected high schools (comprising 3-7 students) will present their research on various sub-topics related to nuclear disarmament.

  2. Limited space is available for high schools that are NOT presenting. This is an exceptional opportunity to participate in meaningful dialogue, engage with experts, and shape future action. Contact us if this interests you.

University Students.

We invite undergraduate and graduate students from various fields, including international relations, peace and conflict studies, human rights, and environmental studies, to attend. This is a unique opportunity to network with and learn from leaders in nuclear disarmament.

Spaces are limited, so please contact us to reserve your spot.

Observers.

We greatly value the insights and support from observers, our partners, Rotarians, and Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

We have limited space, so please let us know if you would like to attend one, or both days of the summit.

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

  • ICAN

  • Reverse The Trend

  • UofW Dept. of History

  • CCUNESCO

  • CRRIC

    CRRIC

  • Rotary Club of Winnipeg

    RC of Winnipeg

  • Peace Days

    Peace Days

FAQs.

  • The Youth Nuclear Peace Summit is an event that bring young people from various backgrounds 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 aims to empower the next generation to actively contribute to the goal of a world free from the threat of nuclear weapons.

  • The Summit is scheduled to take place on November 7th and 8th 2024 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.

    Partners and supporters: Please reach out to us directly to reserve your seats.

  • 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)