The vitality of the 2020 Vision Campaign stems from the interaction of mayors and civil society activists. Without support and encouragement from citizens a mayor may be inclined to leave "national security" matters up to the national government. The authority of the citizen activist or organization rest upon his/her or its reputation; a mayor can speak with authority on behalf of the entire community. Collectively mayors can represent a substantial portion, even a majority, of a nation's people.

So why not become a member today!

Becoming a member

• Membership of Mayors for Peace is for Mayors, city councils and local authorities. 
• Any city that formally declares support for our programme to promote the total abolition of nuclear weapons can join Mayors for Peace.
• Membership of Mayors for Peace involves no annual dues or any other financial obligation, though financial contribution is much appreciated and well-needed.
• Once a city joins our organisation, its membership continues indefinitely, regardless of changes of political administration, unless that city makes a specific request to leave.

How to Join

First, find out if your city is already a member here.

Mayors and councillors:

Simply complete our Registration form and return it to:

1-5 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
c/o Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation

Alternatively, send a scanned copy by email to mayorcon@pcf.city.hiroshima.jp

If appropriate for your city, you may wish to secure the approval of your city council before joining.

Citizens:

If you would like to ask your mayor to join Mayors for Peace, send this Invitation letter from Mayor Akiba, President of Mayors for Peace, to your Mayor, together with a blank Registration form.