Despite all the nuclear saber rattling between President Trump and Korea's Kim Jong-un, 122 nations around the world are moving in the opposite direction -- toward a nuclear weapons free future. On Sept. 20, these diverse nations -- two-thirds of all UN members -- will gather at UN headquarters to make their commitment official by signing a 10-page treaty aimed at ultimately destroying all nuclear weapons and prohibiting the creation of new ones.

In recognition and support of this extraordinary step toward world peace, the Vermont Stands for a World Beyond War coalition will hold a celebration on the same day. We will rejoice over the growing global support for the elimination of nuclear weapons, despite the irresponsible belligerence of a few backward leaders. We'll gather from noon to 2 p.m. on Church St., in front of the Burlington City Arts Gallery, 135 Church St , on Wednesday, Sept. 20th giving out cake to all who pass. We will also gather on the 2 nd floor of the BCA Center to hear music that celebrates peace and nonviolent resistance/action.

About the VT Stands for a World Beyond War Coalition: The VT Stands for a World Beyond War Coalition, formed in 2017, is composted of groups working on interconnected issues that have a shared goal in revitalizing the Vermont peace movement that highlights the financial, social, and environmental costs of war and militarism in our state. Some of the groups in this coalition include, the Peace & Justice Center, Women's International League for Peace & Freedom (Burlington Chapter), Kunsi Keya Tomakoce, Kids4Peace, Will Miller Chapter of the Green Mountain Veterans for Peace, Justice for All, Vermont Action for Peace, Stop the F35s Coalition, Greater Burlington Multicultural Resource Center, the Global Unity and Solidarity Club, and Physicians for Social Responsibility.

Feb 11, 2025

Feb 11, 2025, 6 to 8 PM

Feb 11, 2025, 6:30 to 8:30 PM