The Ban Ki-moon Foundation hosted a High-Level Dialogue on Nuclear Risks, Humanitarian Impact, and Responsibility on June 18, 2026. 

The dialogue brought together distinguished voices, including H.E. Talal Al Fassam, Permanent Representative of Kuwait to the United Nations Office at Vienna and Ambassador of Kuwait to Austria, H.E. Matilda Aku Alomatu Osei-Agyeman, Permanent Representative of Ghana to the United Nations Office at Vienna and Ambassador of Ghana to Austria, and H.E. George Gallhofer, Head of Division 11.10 at the Austrian Ministry for Foreign Affairs. 

The highlight was the presence of Ms Setsuko Thurlow, survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and lifelong advocate for nuclear disarmament. Her keynote was a stark reminder of the importance of preserving memory and strengthening collective responsibility.