The Toolkit

This toolkit aims to educate and move youth in the service of fighting against nuclear weapons. The issue of nukes and the fact that they are an immediate concern must be highlighted among youth in order to reframe discussions on nuclear weapons and climate change. The toolkit provides a concise compilation of resources to specifically guide youth in their activism efforts. 

The first two parts of this toolkit provide factual information on nuclear weapons and discuss the medical consequences of not only their use, but also their deployment. The third part provides an intersectional perspective by taking into account racism, the climate crisis, patriarchy, and draws attention to the underlying ideologies that keep nuclear weapons in place. This intersectional approach is crucial to thoroughly understanding the intertwined threats of nuclear power games, and to finding more creative and effective solutions. Furthermore, this intersectional approach provides a foundation to carry the discussion around nuclear weapons to everyday conversation. The final section builds up on the idea of engaging with nuclear disarmament activism everyday and provides guidance on how youth can get more involved. 

About the author:

Doga Unlu is an undergraduate student at Yale University, double majoring in Political Science and Cognitive Science. She is interested in political psychology, radicalization, human rights, and the intersection of art and activism. Doga has experience leading large student groups in peace advocacy for neglected global crises and working with state refugee settlement agencies. She has also done extensive research on populist ideologies and paths to justice, specifically as they relate to minority rights. Doga is originally from Istanbul, Turkey.