Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is a legally binding international agreement that comprehensively prohibits nuclear weapons, aiming for their total elimination. It was adopted on July 7, 2017, and entered into force on January 22, 2021, with 122 nations in favor, one against, and one abstention. The treaty prohibits the development, testing, production, and use of nuclear weapons, as well as assistance and encouragement to prohibited activities, with nuclear-armed states committing to a time-bound framework for negotiations leading to the verified and irreversible elimination of their nuclear weapons programs. The treaty's proponents believe it will help stigmatize nuclear weapons and serve as a catalyst for elimination, while its provisions are designed to be the subject of subsequent negotiations, allowing the initial agreement to be concluded relatively quickly.learn more on wikipedia