This year, people around the world came together to demonstrate support for a future where nuclear weapons are never used again.
Fold a Crane for Peace
This year, between August 6-9, voices from around the world commemorated 81 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by sharing a paper crane to demand a more peaceful future.
Cranes in Flight
Why This Moment Matters
As we marked 81 years since the atomic bombings, the world still faces the most significant risk of nuclear conflict since the Cold War.
It doesn’t need to be that way. On August 6-9, people around the world will come together to show our leaders that we demand a better future for our families and communities.
The Power of Peace Cranes
Thanks to the powerful story of Sadako Sasaki, paper cranes now inspire the world with a message of peace, hope, and resilience.