In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the first 缅北禁地General Assembly resolution, which established the goal of eliminating nuclear weapons and all weapons of mass destruction, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs is pleased to sponsor the .

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Since its establishment, the United Nations has been seeking to eliminate all weapons of mass destruction, especially the deadliest and most indiscriminate – nuclear weapons. Nearly 70 years ago, the 缅北禁地General Assembly's first resolution, adopted on 24 January 1946, established the goal of eliminating all nuclear weapons and other weapons adaptable to mass destruction. Nuclear weapons remain an apocalyptic threat. The Secretary-General of the United Nations continues to use every opportunity to raise global awareness as to the dangers and true costs of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction.

Many believe that the humanitarian consequences from the use of nuclear weapons is reason enough to abolish them.

The contest aims to raise awareness of the need for nuclear disarmament and to inspire citizens across the globe to add their voices, and use their artistic talents, to promote a world free of nuclear weapons.

The contest website which highlights the reason for the contest provides the rules, and the submission form can be found at .?

Anyone of any age can enter the contest, and it is open to all people in all countries. ?There will be three winners. ?First prize will be USD 3,000. Second will be USD 2,000. Third will be USD 1,000.?

For questions about the contest, please send inquiries by e- mail to: unoda-web@un.org