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One of the most powerful threats against all people today are nuclear weapons. They have the potential to destroy populations and cities with the push of one single button:

• There are currently 8,400 active and operational nuclear weapons worldwide
• There are more than 23,000 total nuclear warheads that include operational, spares, and those in active and inactive storage. Though many may be scheduled for dismantlement, they are rarely ever destroyed.
• The United States and Russia possess 95% of the world’s nuclear weapons arsenal. 6 other countries have confirmed their possession of nuclear weapons.

Source: The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs

WFUNA is challenging YOU to design a new nuclear button!

Nuclear weapons pose a constant threat to global peace and security. World leaders have the ability to detonate a nuclear weapon within minutes with the push of a single button. 

WFUNA has noticed that the traditional “nuclear button” -the button that is pressed to launch a nuclear weapon- is rather boring in design, and doesn’t symbolize the grave consequences of its use. We think you could come up with a more suitable one!

WFUNA is hosting a global contest for youth to design their version of the nuclear button. New Deadline: 31 August 2010. First prize is an Apple ipad!

… Click here to find out how!