This was presented yesterday at the United Nations by a Nigerian Youth Corper. Here is the Statement:

Mr. Secretary General,

On behalf of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, it is my honor as a young physician from the once peaceful state of Jos, Nigeria, to join the voice of health workers in this civil society appeal for UN Member States to conclude an effective humanitarian-focused ATT. Such a treaty will save lives and improve human health worldwide.

Mr. Secretary, we doctors and nurses are on the front lines every day treating the broken bodies shattered by weapons. We are the ones who sign the death certificates and comfort the grieving families.

We are here to appeal to the common humanity of our leaders to take a bold step forward by bringing an end to the unregulated international weapons trade.

Signatories to this Medical Alert for a Strong ATT are doctors, nurses, and other medical workers from 58 countries. They represent millions of other health professionals who each day pledge to “do no harm” and work to promote a healthier world, which we believe the ATT will help accomplish.

Mr Secretary, It is my honor to present to you this petition. Contained in this disk is the list of all the doctors and nurses who signed the petition.

Thank you.

i dont see this happening any sooner unless the big guys who own those weapons manufacturing companies are put to sleep.but of cos these guys own most of senators,house repz and its just like this all over the globe