No More Hiroshimas: Testimony and Reflections on Nuclear Disarmament
Afri and the Irish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (Irish CND) invite you to two special public events on Wednesday, October 15th, both centred on the powerful testimony of Kyoko Gibson, a second-generation Hiroshima survivor.
As the world marks 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Kyoko’s story offers a profoundly moving reminder of the human cost of nuclear war and the urgent need for peace and disarmament. Through her words and witness, she carries forward the memory of Hiroshima so that such devastation is never repeated.
Together with Irish CND and alongside our partners, we are creating spaces to reflect on the legacy of Hiroshima, the power of testimony, and Ireland’s role in promoting peace, disarmament and global solidarity.
You’ll find details for each event below. There are still a few places available, and all are warmly welcome to these gatherings of remembrance and reflection. Admission is free, but registration is recommended.
Event 1: Testimony and Reflections on Nuclear Disarmament
📍Friends Meeting House (Quakers), Eustace Street, Dublin 2 (D02 XN59)
🗓 Wednesday, 15 October, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Join us for testimony from Kyoko Gibson, with reflections from Dr Iain Atack and members of Irish CND.
The event will include a chair, speakers and audience Q&A, with opening and closing reflections by Martin Leavy of the Irish Quakers, and music to conclude the gathering. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served.
Organised by Afri and Irish CND, in partnership with the Irish Quakers, who are kindly hosting the gathering.
👉 To learn more or register, please visit the Eventbrite link.
Event 2: Testimony, Scholarship and the Case for Disarmament
📍Room G16, ISE/Loyola Building, School of Religion, Theology and Ecumenics, Trinity College, Dublin 2
🗓 Wednesday, 15 October, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
An evening panel discussion exploring the legacy of Hiroshima, the power of testimony and the global call for nuclear disarmament.
Speakers include Kyoko Gibson, Dr Iain Atack and representatives from Irish CND. The Irish School of Ecumenics will give opening remarks, and Katie Martin of Afri will chair the discussion.
Organised by Afri and Irish CND, in partnership with the Irish School of Ecumenics (RTPS, Trinity College Dublin), who are kindly hosting the event.
👉 To learn more or register, please visit the Eventbrite link.
About Kyoko Gibson
Born in 1948, three years after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Kyoko Gibson is a second-generation Hibakusha — a Japanese term for survivors of the nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Growing up in a community marked by devastation, she witnessed first-hand the ongoing struggles of families living with loss, illness, and stigma. These experiences have profoundly shaped her lifelong commitment to peace.
Kyoko worked as an assistant manager with a Japanese electric company before retiring, and now lives in Wales with her husband, three children, and seven grandchildren. She is the Women’s General Leader for Wales and the Marches in Soka Gakkai International (SGI-UK), a global lay Buddhist movement promoting peace, culture, and education with more than 12 million members in 192 countries. Through her testimony and activism, Kyoko carries forward the memory of Hiroshima to ensure that such devastation is never repeated.
Both events are free and open to all. If you would like to support Afri’s ongoing peace and justice work, our publications and peace gifts desk will be available at both venues.
We look forward to welcoming you — and to collectively saying:
No More Hiroshimas, No More Nagasakis.