Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪkən] (IPA) 
The word "ICAN" is spelled with a single letter "I" followed by the word "can". The phonetic transcription of this word is /aɪ kæn/. The letter "I" represents the long sound of "ai" as in "eye". The word "can" is pronounced with a short "a" sound as in "cat" followed by an "n" sound. Together, the word "ICAN" represents a sense of confidence and determination, conveying the message of "I can do it".
ICAN stands for the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. It is a global organization that advocates for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons worldwide. ICAN was established in 2007 and has since grown into an influential force within the disarmament movement.
On a mission to raise awareness about the catastrophic consequences of nuclear weapons, ICAN works towards mobilizing governments, civil society organizations, and ordinary people to support the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). This treaty, which was adopted by the United Nations in 2017, seeks to comprehensively prohibit the development, production, testing, deployment, stockpiling, and use of nuclear weapons, as well as the threat of their use.
ICAN employs various strategies such as advocacy, lobbying, and grassroots campaigning to promote the treaty’s implementation, ultimately aiming to stigmatize and delegitimize nuclear weapons. They coordinate campaigns, organize events, and collaborate with like-minded individuals and groups to build a stronger collective voice calling for nuclear disarmament.
The immense efforts put forth by ICAN were recognized in 2017 when the organization was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its groundbreaking efforts to bring attention to the humanitarian impact of nuclear weapons and for its role in achieving the TPNW. ICAN continues to work tirelessly towards its vision of a world free from the threat of nuclear weapons, employing strategic advocacy and fostering international cooperation to promote disarmament and global peace.
