Trump's Second State Visit to UK Sparks Protests
President Trump's visit to the UK sparks widespread protests and controversy over timing and policies.
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About Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
The **Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)** is a UK-based peace organization founded in 1957 amid escalating Cold War tensions and fears of nuclear conflict. It was established in response to Britain’s development and testing of hydrogen bombs and the growing public concern over nuclear weapons' catastrophic human and environmental impacts. The founding committee included prominent figures such as Canon John Collins (chairman), philosopher Bertrand Russell (president), and organiser Peggy Duff. CND launched publicly in February 1958 with a large meeting in London attended by 5,000 people, marking the start of a significant grassroots campaign for unilateral nuclear disarmament by Britain[1][7][8]. CND’s activities have included mass demonstrations, public education, lobbying politicians, and organizing symbolic protests like the Aldermaston Marches and the Women’s Peace Camp at Greenham Common in the 1980s. These efforts galvanized public opinion and contributed to a surge in peace activism during the Cold War, with the 1983 Hyde Park demonstration drawing approximately 300,000 participants. The organization has also worked regionally, focusing on issues such as opposition to the UK's Trident nuclear missile system, especially in Scotland[4][7]. Key achievements of CND include raising awareness about nuclear dangers, influencing public debate, and helping maintain pressure on governments to pursue arms control agreements, such as the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and subsequent Strategic Arms Reduction Treaties (START)[5]. CND’s iconic peace symbol became globally recognized as a symbol of nuclear disarmament. Currently, CND remains active, advocating for the complete abolition of nuclear weapons worldwide and cooperating with international partners like the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017. CND continues to campaign using modern digital tools alongside traditional activism, maintaining relevance in contemporary peace and security discussions[3][7]. Notably, CND’s longevity and adap
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