Health community letter to the First Minister ─ A Just & Green Recovery for Scotland

by | November 23, 2020 | Actions, Headlines, Sign-Ons,

With a year to go until the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, it’s time for the Scottish government to commit to serious action on climate change!

Communications Manager @ Medact

by | November 17, 2020 | Headlines, Jobs

Medact is looking for someone with strong experience in effective communications to help us ensure our comms do justice to the strength and power of our campaigns for health equity

Trustee @ Medact

by | October 27, 2020 | Headlines, Jobs

Are you passionate about health justice? Medact is seeking two new Trustees to help oversee our governance and support our work. About Medact Medact supports the health community to campaign...

50th state ratification of the Nuclear Ban Treaty marks a significant milestone for a global movement

by | October 25, 2020 | Blogs, Headlines,

This blog outlines the implications of the imminent entry into force of the Nuclear Ban Treaty, and calls for more to join the movement for the abolition of nuclear weapons.

Sri Lanka’s militarised coronavirus containment has grave consequences

by | October 16, 2020 | Blogs, Headlines,

Medact member Dr. Thusiyan Nandakumar outlines Sri Lanka’s militarised response to the coronavirus pandemic, arguing that it is entrenching institutionalised discrimination in the country.

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Communications Manager @ Medact

Nov 17, 2020 | Headlines, Jobs

Medact is looking for someone with strong experience in effective communications to help us ensure our comms do justice to the strength and power of our campaigns for health equity

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