Ready to #StepUp4Disarmament?

The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs' (UNODA) Youth4Disarmament programme with the support from the Government of Kazakhstan invite you to take part in the #StepUp4Disarmament Challenge 2025.

We are calling on young people to #StepUp4Disarmament by either completing a distance of 8.29 kilometres or tracking 10.9k steps, an approximate equivalent, to mark the International Day against Nuclear Tests on 29 August 2025 and raise awareness on the humanitarian consequences of nuclear explosions. The Challenge is part of the Not One Nuclear Explosion - N.O.N.E. Campaign.

The devastating consequences of nuclear explosions have significantly disrupted people’s lives and livelihoods around the world. Over 2,000 nuclear tests have taken place since testing began on 16 July 1945. The only wartime use of nuclear weapons were the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on 6 and 9 August that same year. History has shown us the terrifying and tragic effects of nuclear explosions, with affected communities continuing to endure the biological, ecological, and cultural consequences today. 

How do I #StepUp4Disarmament? 

• Complete a distance of 8.29 km (or 10.9k steps) including by running, walking, biking, wheelchair, or an equivalent means.
• Track your progress in the free Pacer App (Challenge Code: BD54HYQ5). You can also use tracking app/smart watch of your choice.
• After completing the Challenge, take a photo of yourself and/or your group and share on your social media channel - remember to tag @youth4disarmament !

Would you like to be featured in @youth4disarmament Instagram?

• Send us your photo and the story behind your Step4Disarmament Challenge participation - where, with who and why did you #StepUp4Disarmament ?
• Remember to include your Instagram handle, and we'll tag you in the post.
• Send the email with the photo, story and your contact details to theo.malhotra@un.org .

Who can #StepUp4Disarmament?

Youth of all nationalities are invited to take part in the #StepUp4Disarmament Challenge, and can be joined and supported by family, friends and others from all ages. The Challenge invites intergenerational participation, inspired by the ability for sports to promote fairness, teambuilding, equality and inclusion.

Physical activities, like running and walking, offer something to everyone, including younger people, older people, all genders, persons with disabilities, beginners, and experienced athletes. Please reach out to the Youth4Disarmament StepUp focal point Theo Malhotra (theo.malhotra@un.org) to discuss any needs or requirements to facilitate inclusion. 

Why should I #StepUp4Disarmament?

Sports have the power to change the world, forming a shared interest and universal language that unites people from around the world. By crossing boundaries and inspiring hope across nations, sports acts as a powerful way to engage, educate and empower people through the pursuit of a collective goal. In this context, the Youth4Disarmament calls on young people, supported and joined by others, from around the world to #StepUp4Disarmament, using their talent and passion for sports to raise awareness of the International Day Against Nuclear Tests on 29 August 2025 and its cause. 

Can I #StepUp4Disarmament with others?

Yes, absolutely. If you'd like to take part with your friends, family, colleagues, gym, or any other community, you can organize an event for it. We would be delighted to highlight it in @youth4disarmament social media - send an email to theo.malhotra@un.org .