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About the Program:

The Nuclear Disarmament Advocacy & Research Program was founded and is led by Program Director, Rinor Jani. The Program is dedicated to advancing nuclear disarmament, supporting the advocacy of nuclear survivors, and advancing the universal adoption of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). Through evidence-based research, effective advocacy, and policy engagement, the Program works to advance practical solutions towards a more peaceful, secure, and nuclear weapon free world.

Why is Nuclear Disarmament Important?

Protecting future generations: Nuclear weapons pose catastrophic humanitarian and environmental risks that threaten global security.

Advancing peaceful solutions: Disarmament strengthens diplomacy, reduces nuclear risk, and promotes sustainable security.

Amplifying survivor voices: The experiences of nuclear survivors remind the world of the urgent need to prevent future harm.

Driving policy change: Through research, advocacy, and partnerships, we work to advance practical disarmament solutions.

Policy Work

Parliamentary Hearing with the Committee on Internal Affairs and Defense at the Albanian Parliament

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Pathways To Peace is thankful to the Committee on Internal Affairs and Defense for accepting our request to co-organize a parliamentary hearing on nuclear disarmament and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) at the Albanian Parliament on May 13, 2026.

Our Director of Nuclear Disarmament Advocacy and Research, Rinor Jani, presented on the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons, the TPNW, and provided policy recommendations to advance nuclear disarmament in Albania. We had the honor to also invite other Albanian civil society organizations like the Albanian Red Cross and EcoAlbania to present alongside us.

Our Impact

Worked to have 18 Albanian Municipalities join the Mayors for Peace Network.
1,100 Albanian citizens were surveyed for a research study on nuclear disarmament and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
Co-organized a historic parliamentary hearing on nuclear disarmament and the TPNW with the Committee on Internal Affairs and Defense at the Albanian Parliament.
Organized the first Balkan Forum on Nuclear Disarmament that brought together policymakers and civil society organizations across Eastern Europe.

New Cities Join Mayors For Peace Network

Mayors For Peace is a non-partisan, global network of municipalities that is led by the Mayor of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The network works in solidarity with its member cities to call for the realization of a world free from nuclear weapons and lasting world peace.

We are pleased to announce that the following cities have worked with Rinor to have them join the Mayors For Peace Network

2025

Dropull
Pustec
Permet
Diber
Devoll
Has

2024

Libohove
Klos
Prrenjas
Burrel
Peqin
Himara
Librazhd
Lezhë
Belsh
Fushe Arrez
Vore

2023

Tirana

Mayor of Hiroshima Congratulates Pathways To Peace for New Milestone in Albania

Endorsement Letters from the Mayor of Hiroshima and the Mayor of Nagasaki for the Balkan Forum on Nuclear Disarmament

Research

Research Report: A Strong Majority Wants Albania To Join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)

Albanians have shown a strong majority support for Albania to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). According to a recent study, 98% of Albanian citizens want Albania to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), which bans the usage, possession, testing, and transfer of nuclear weapons under international law. The research also shows that 90% believe Albania should be among the first members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to ratify it.

Pathways To Peace commissioned IDRA, a research and consulting firm based in Tirana, Albania, to conduct the survey. The poll was co-sponsored by the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation and Së Bashku Foundation.

This poll is the first major assessment of Albanian public opinion on nuclear weapons since the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was adopted. It demonstrates that Albanians are as committed as ever to nuclear disarmament and Peace. It is time for Albania to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).

Download the full report in English here

Download the full report in Albanian here

The report shows that the majority of Albanians surveyed feel their country would not be prepared to handle a crisis if a nuclear detonation were to occur anywhere in the world. Albanians believe their government should affirm its commitment to nuclear disarmament by joining the rest of the international community through ratifying the TPNW., Albanians feel their government should affirm its commitment to nuclear disarmament by joining the rest of the international community through ratifying the TPNW.

Advocacy

Balkan Forum on Nuclear Disarmament

On August 25th, 2023, Pathways To Peace Program Coordinator, Rinor Jani, organized the Balkan Forum on Nuclear Disarmament at the Bunk Art 1’ Museum in Tirana, Albania. The conference focused on regional nuclear disarmament, the humanitarian impact of nuclear weapons, and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).

Distinguished panelists include Ambassador Skurov Volodymyr, Embassy of Ukraine to the Republic of Albania, Deputy Mayor Keti Luarasi, City of Tirana, Secretary-General Artur Katuci, Red Cross Albania, Rene Holbach, Political Affairs Officer, UN Office of Disarmament Affairs (Vienna), Daniel Hogsta, Interim Executive Director, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Dr. Maria Sotiropoulou, President, Greek Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, Dr. Karly Burch, Lecturer, University of Auckland.

Light Projection Display at the Albanian Parliament

On August 21st, 2023, our Director, Rinor Jani, organized the Light projection display at the Albanian Parliament.

This was a powerful message to the entire Albanian parliament and government to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).

Nuclear Disarmament & Disaster Risk Reduction: Women & Girls in the Lead

On March 17th, 2022, Pathways To Peace organized a conference “Nuclear Disarmament & Disaster Risk Reduction: Women & Girls in the Lead” with the United Nations Department of Global Communications (DGC) during the 66th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). This conference addressed nuclear disarmament, disaster risk reduction, and the important role of women in nuclear policy and processes.

Distinguished speakers included:

John Ennis, Senior Political Affairs Officer, UN Office of Disarmament Affairs, Yoshiko Kajimoto, Beatrice Fihn, Executive Director, Veronique Christory, Senior Arms Control Advisor, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Jolanta Kusmierczyk-Michulec, Atmospheric Sciences Officer, International Data Centre, Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO).

Peace & Security in Albania Conference

On March 21st, 2021, Pathways To Peace organized a conference “Peace & Security in Albania” that addressed nuclear disarmament, European security, health, and the role of women in peacebuilding. The purpose of this conference was to bring together policy experts, officials, humanitarian response organizations, and youth activists in Albania to identify actions to advance Albania’s role in the multilateral arena of nuclear disarmament, and international peace and security.

Some notable speakers include: Parliamentarian Elona Gjebrea Hoxha, Parliamentarian Ermonela Felaj, Deputy Ambassador Clarisse Pasztory of the OSCE PiA, Daniel Högsta, Campaign Coordinator, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), and Artur Katuci, Secretary General, Albanian Red Cross.

In the Media

Reflecting on the 11th NPT Review Conference, the New York Peace March, and the Atomic Bomb Exhibition

Press Conference at the United Nations Headquarters

Read this new story highlighting the work of atomic bomb survivors during the NPT Review Conference, our meeting with members of Nihon Hidankyo on April 28, and the hearing we organized at the Albanian Parliament on May 13.

Thank you Mitsutake Ikeda for featuring our work in Albania and highlighting these important discussions on nuclear disarmament and the voices of atomic bomb survivors.

News Story on Report TV and Shqiptarja News: Shqiptarja Article on Balkan Forum on Nuclear Disarmament

Read and watch this story on Report TV and Shqiptarja News article and video on the Balkan Forum on Nuclear Disarmament organized by Pathways To Peace Program Coordinator, Rinor Jani, at the Bunk Art 1′ museum in Tirana, Albania on August 25th, 2023. Read the full article here

TV Interview on A2 CNN News Channel in Albania

Rinor Jani of Pathways To Peace was interviewed on A2 CNN News Channel where he spoke about the importance of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) in Albania and the important findings from the new Pathways To Peace research report.

Advisory Board

Artur Katuci,
Secretary General,
Red Cross Association of Albania

Susi Snyder,
Director of Programs,
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)

Dr. Karly Burch, PhD,
Lecturer,
University of Auckland

Dr. Agnieszka Nimark, PhD,
Visiting Scholar,
Cornell University Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies

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