named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Human Rights and Nuclear Weapons Initiative
Submitted legal analyses to the UN Human Rights Committee and Human Rights Council on the incompatibility of nuclear weapons with the right to life under international human rights law.
Marshall Islands Nuclear Disarmament Cases Support
Provided legal and advocacy support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands in its 2014–2016 proceedings at the International Court of Justice concerning nuclear disarmament obligations.
Model Nuclear Weapons Convention
Facilitated drafting of a comprehensive treaty framework for the prohibition and elimination of nuclear weapons, first published in 1997 and updated in 2007, later informing the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
World Court Project
Coordinated global legal and civil society efforts leading to the 1996 International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion that the threat or use of nuclear weapons is generally illegal under international law.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Nuclear Disarmament Advocacy & Research 5 activities
- Advocacy before international and U.S. policy bodiesConducts sustained advocacy at the United Nations, Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review conferences, U.S. policy forums, and human rights mechanisms. Activities include delivering statements, organizing side events, submitting policy papers, and advocating for legal norms against nuclear weapons, including through participation in the UN General Assembly, First Committee, and Universal Periodic Review.
- Capacity building for peace and disarmament initiativesOffers legal support and publishes practical guidance for civil society actors, including a handbook for cities seeking to establish local nuclear-free zones, thereby strengthening grassroots and municipal-level disarmament efforts.
- Co-founding and supporting global disarmament networksCo-founded Abolition 2000, a global network advocating for a treaty to eliminate nuclear weapons, and participates in broader coalitions to advance nuclear abolition through coordinated civil society action.
- Legal representation and support in nuclear disarmament litigationProvides legal representation and expert support in international cases related to nuclear disarmament, including serving on the legal team for the Republic of the Marshall Islands in proceedings before the International Court of Justice and contributing to the World Court Project that led to the 1996 ICJ Advisory Opinion.
- Research on nuclear disarmament and international lawProduces legal analyses, research papers, books, and policy publications on nuclear weapons legality, disarmament obligations, international humanitarian law, and human rights. This includes works published by the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs, academic journals, and public treatises, as well as background materials on treaties like the NPT and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Organizing and co-sponsoring conferences on nuclear weapons and international lawOrganizes and co-sponsors virtual and in-person conferences, panels, and events focused on nuclear disarmament, international law, human rights, and climate impacts. These include recurring series and one-off events, often in collaboration with civil society networks, academic institutions, and peace organizations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$59K
Contributions & grants$58K98%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$210%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$41K
Grants paid out$400
balance sheet
Total assets$33K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$33K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -17.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEEPSHIKHA VIJH | EXECUTIVE DI | 0 | $25K |
| JOHN BURROUGHS | SENIOR ANALY | 0 | $9K |
board members · 12
- ANABEL DWYER — DIRECTOR
- ANNE MARIE COROMINAS — DIRECTOR
- CHARLES J MOXLEY — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH SHAFER — DIRECTOR
- GAIL ROWAN — DIRECTOR
- JAMES RANNEY — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN GRANOFF — DIRECTOR
- JULES ZACHER — DIRECTOR
- PETER WEISS — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD FALK — DIRECTOR
- SETH SHELDEN — DIRECTOR
- TODD PIERCE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 69
Who they work with
- Abolition 2000 Partner — Co-founded by LCNP in 1995; collaborates on advocacy for a global treaty to eliminate nuclear weapons
- Abolition 2000 Partner — Coordinated the release of a lawyers' letter during UN nuclear ban treaty negotiations.
- American Bar Association, International Law Section Partner — Co-sponsored the 2025 conference on nuclear weapons and international law.
- CUNY School of Law - Sorensen Center for International Peace and Justice Partner — Co-hosted a virtual event on the rule of law and nuclear weapons featuring LCNP leadership.
- Catholic Peacebuilding Network Partner — Co-sponsored the 2025 conference on nuclear weapons and international law.
- City of Des Moines Partner — Co-organized a conference on nuclear abolition, climate protection, and urban futures.
- Drake University Partner — Co-organized a conference on nuclear abolition, climate protection, and urban futures.
- Fordham Law School, Center on National Security Partner — Co-sponsored the 2025 conference on nuclear weapons and international law.
- Georgetown Law School, Journal of International Law Partner — Co-sponsored the 2025 conference on nuclear weapons and international law.
- Global Action to Prevent War Partner — Co-organized a conference on nuclear abolition, climate protection, and urban futures.
- Global Action to Prevent War Partner — Collaborates with LCNP on global disarmament and peacebuilding initiatives
- Global Security Institute Partner — Co-sponsored the 2025 conference on nuclear weapons and international law.
- IALANA Partner — Co-published materials on nuclear disarmament and good faith negotiations, including a 2009 ICJ advisory opinion request.
- IALANA Partner — Collaborated on submissions to the UN Human Rights Committee regarding the threat or use of weapons of mass destruction and the right to life.
- Institute for Energy and Environmental Research Partner — Co-authored the publication "Rule of Power or Rule of Law?" including a chapter on the CTBT.
- Institute for Energy and Environmental Research Partner — Co-published "Rule of Power or Rule of Law?" in 2003.
- International Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms Network — LCNP serves as the UN office of IALANA and collaborates closely with the organization on legal advocacy and disarmament initiatives.
- International Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms Network — LCNP serves as the UN office of IALANA and collaborates on advocacy and statements.
- International Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms Partner — Co-developed and released the revised Model Nuclear Weapons Convention in 2007.
- International Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms Partner — Collaborated on presentations and policy statements related to nuclear disarmament, including at NPT review conferences.
- International Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms Partner — Collaborated with LCNP to lead the World Court Project and co-authored legal initiatives and statements.
- International Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms Partner — Collaborates on legal analysis and joint statements regarding the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
- International Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms Partner — Collaborates with IALANA on statements concerning nuclear weapons and international law, including joint commentary on cluster munitions and nuclear risks.
- International Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms Partner — Sponsor of a conference leading to published articles on international humanitarian law and nuclear weapons
- International Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms (IALANA) Network — LCNP serves as the UN office for IALANA, a global network of lawyers working to eliminate nuclear weapons.
- International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons Partner — Partner organization in the global civil society campaign to prohibit and eliminate nuclear weapons
- International Court of Justice Government — Participated in nuclear disarmament cases as legal counsel, including representing the Marshall Islands and advising on the legality of nuclear weapons use.
- International Human Rights Clinic at Harvard Law School Partner — Collaborated on a 2009 publication requesting an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on good faith nuclear disarmament negotiations.
- International Network of Engineers and Scientists Against Proliferation Partner — Co-published "Securing Our Survival: The Case for A Nuclear Weapons Convention" in 2007.
- International Network of Engineers and Scientists Against Proliferation Partner — Participated in the international consortium that drafted the Model Nuclear Weapons Convention.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Comprehensive Legal Prohibition as the Path to Nuclear Abolitionmethodology: nuclear_abolition_framingBy advocating for a comprehensive, verifiable, and phased international convention to eliminate nuclear weapons—rather than incremental risk reduction—the organization produces a clear legal and political roadmap for abolition because total prohibition reframes disarmament as an urgent legal imperative, not a gradual security negotiation.
- Diplomatic Engagement Through Middle Powers and Treaty Processesmethodology: middle_power_diplomacyBy channeling legal and policy expertise through middle-power governments and international treaty review mechanisms, the organization produces normative and political momentum toward disarmament because these intermediaries can exert credible pressure on nuclear-armed states and legitimize multilateral solutions.
- Human Rights and Humanitarian Framing of Nuclear Disarmamentmethodology: human_rights_framingBy reframing nuclear weapons as violations of the right to life and human security under international human rights and humanitarian law, the organization produces broader public and institutional support for disarmament because these frames resonate morally, mobilize civil society, and align with existing legal protections for individuals.
- Law-Based Advocacy for Nuclear Disarmamentmethodology: law_based_advocacyBy grounding advocacy in international legal frameworks—such as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, international humanitarian law, and human rights law—the organization produces political and normative pressure for nuclear disarmament because legal arguments confer legitimacy, create binding obligations, and shift discourse from military to rights-based paradigms.
- Legal Empowerment and Capacity Building for Civil Societymethodology: legal_capacity_buildingBy providing legal expertise and education to civil society actors and transnational legal networks, the organization strengthens the global disarmament movement because legally informed advocates are better equipped to influence policy, participate in treaty processes, and hold states accountable.