Pax Christi International has endorsed the Western States Legal Foundation’s statement, ‘Nuclear Deterrence: Untying the Gordian Knot – If You Want Peace, Prepare for Peace’, which was presented at the 2025 NPT Preparatory Committee on 30 April. 

The statement is supported by 63 endorsers from 13 countries and three international organisations, highlighting the real dangers of nuclear deterrence which calls on nuclear-armed states to commit to genuine disarmament and peace. This is part of a broader civil society effort to tackle the threats posed by nuclear weapons along with promoting a world free of nuclear arms.  

We encourage peacebuilders, faith groups, and all people of goodwill to read and share this important statement as we work together for a safer world. 

Read the full statement and list of endorsers here.