2025 NPT Preparatory Committee
What is The NPT Prepcom?
The 2025 NPT Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) was the third and final session leading up to the 2026 Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Held from April 28 to May 9, 2025, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
The PrepCom assessed the implementation of the NPT's three pillars: nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy. It also addressed procedural matters and aimed to build consensus ahead of the NPT Review Conference. The 2025 session was particularly significant due to recent geopolitical tensions, including conflicts involving Nuclear-Weapon States and concerns over the rise of nuclear proliferation.
The Mission Of Our Delegation!
Our youth delegation amplified the voices of young people in the global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation arena. Representing diverse regions and backgrounds, we brought forward the perspectives, concerns, and innovative solutions from young people to decision-making spaces.
We advocated for a future that is free of nuclear weapons.
NAPF - RTT Statements
Youth delegates Douaa Ahmed and Mohammed Alkurashi deliver a statement on behalf of the twenty-five organizations at the 2025 NPT Preparatory Committee.
Ivana Hughes, President of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, delivers a statement at the 2025 NPT PrepCom, emphasizing the urgent need for nuclear disarmament and the protection of future generations.
Side Events
Mayors For Peace Youth Event
On August 29th, 2025, our youth delegation attended the Mayors for Peace Youth Event during the NPT PrepCom. The event featured students from high schools and universities in Nagasaki, who shared powerful messages about the legacy of the atomic bombing and their commitment to a nuclear-free future.
Our delegate, Cara Gepilano, delivered a presentation emphasizing youth solidarity and the importance of cross-border collaboration in disarmament efforts. The event was a powerful reminder of the human cost of nuclear weapons and the vital role youth play in advocating for peace.
Addressing The Legacy of Nuclear Weapons
On 1 May 2025, parallel to the Third Preparatory Committee for the 2026 NPT Review Conference, Fiji, Kazakhstan, and Kiribati in collaboration with the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation and its youth initiative, Reverse The Trend, organised a timely side event on the legacy of nuclear weapons. Speakers included Ambassador Teburoro Tito of Kiribati; Mr. Azamat Kairolda, Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Kazakhstan; Dr. Ivana Hughes, President of Nuclear Age Peace Foundation; Ms. Véronique Christory, Senior Arms Adviser for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC); and Ms. Mary Dickson, author, activist, and nuclear test survivor. Together, they reflected on the long-lasting human and environmental impact of nuclear testing
The event was co-sponsored by the Permanent Missions of Kiribati, Kazakhstan, and Fiji, alongside NAPF and its youth initiative, Reverse the Trend (RTT).
Advancing Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education (5/7)
On 7 May 2025, Kiribati, Japan, Mexico, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation and its youth initiative Reverse The Trend (RTT), the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, and Peace Boat US sponsored a side event on advancing nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation education. Speakers included: Josephine Moote, the Deputy Permanent Representative of Kiribati; H.E. Ambassador Tomiko Ichikawa, Permanent Representative of Japan to the CD; Eduardo Alcibiades Sanchez Kiesslich, Secondary Secretary of the Permanent Mission of Mexico; Radha Day, Chief of Regional Disarmament Information and Outreach Branch of the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs; Masako Toki, Senior Project Manager and Research Associate of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS); and Emilie McGlone, Director of Peace Boat US. The event also featured Lena Pothier, a NAPF/RTT youth delegate. Christian Ciobanu, Director of Policy and Advocacy of NAPF, RTT Coordinator, and Adviser for Kiribati, moderated the event.
The event was co-sponsored by Kiribati, Japan, Mexico, CNS, and NAPF/RTT.
Interfaith Perspectives on Nuclear Disarmament
On 8 May 2025, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation and its youth initiative, Reverse The Trend, in collaboration with Soka Gakkai International, International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation, and Light of Awareness International Spiritual Family, convened a side event on interfaith dialogue and nuclear disarmament. Speakers included: Professor Jefferey Sachs, Director of Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University; Dr. Andrea Bartoli, President of Sant’Egidio Foundation for Peace and Dialogue; Mr. Jonathan Granoff, President of Global Security Institute; Ms. Anna Ikeda, UN Representative of Soka Gakkai International; and Ms. Audrey Kitagawa, President of the International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation and Light of Awareness International Spiritual Family. The panel discussed how faith leaders and communities can engage with politicians to avoid nuclear catastrophe and resolve conflict.
Round Table Discussion on Article VI (5/9)
On 9 May 2025, the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation (NAPF) and its youth initiative, Reverse The Trend (RTT), in collaboration with the Missions of the Philippines, Kiribati, and Kazakhstan, convened a timely discussion on Article VI of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Speakers included: Keina Tito, First Secretary of Kiribati; H.E. Ambassador Carlos D. Sorreta, the Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the UN in Geneva; Julia Eberl, Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Austria; Azamat Kairolda, Counsellor of Kazakhstan’s Permanent Mission; and Seth Shelden, General Counsel and UN Liaison of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). Christian N. Ciobanu, Policy and Advocacy Director of NAPF, RTT Project Coordinator, and Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) Adviser for Kiribati, moderated the event.
Youth Orientation (4/27)
In preparation for the 2025 NPT Preparatory Committee, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation and its youth initiative, Reverse The Trend hosted a Youth Orientation to welcome and brief the incoming youth delegation. This session provided an overview of the NPT process, key topics under discussion at the PrepCom, and guidance on effective advocacy and engagement within the UN space.
Youth participants received detailed briefings on the structure of the conference, the roles of various states and stakeholders, and the opportunities for youth involvement in advancing disarmament and non-proliferation. The orientation also served as a chance for delegates to build community, clarify expectations, and coordinate their efforts ahead of formal meetings and side events.
By equipping young advocates with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate a major multilateral forum, the orientation reinforced the vital role of youth voices in shaping a nuclear-free future.
Youth Mixer (5/2)
As part of the 2025 NPT PrepCom, Reverse the Trend and the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation hosted a Youth Mixer to bring together young advocates from around the world—including participants from The Nagasaki Youth Delegation—for an evening of connection, conversation, and shared commitment to a nuclear-free future.
The event featured informal dialogue on disarmament and non-proliferation, and a screening of Shades of Disarmament, a film exploring the hidden consequences of nuclear testing. Youth participants exchanged stories, ideas, and strategies for building a safer world, while strengthening international solidarity among the next generation of changemakers.
The mixer highlighted the importance of youth inclusion in global nuclear policy discussions and created space for cross-cultural collaboration in the movement for peace and justice.
United States Delegation
Meetings With Delegations
At the 2025 NPT PrepCom, our Youth Delegation had various opportunities to sit down and meet with various delegations who were present at the committee.
