Join Medact, the University of York, Hull-York Medical School and International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War in 2017 for the Health Through Peace Congress — three days of discussion, learning and action aimed at confronting the rising tide of intolerance, militarisation and nationalism.
4th-6th September — University of York — Find out more — Register
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Peace & Security
We promote disarmament and encourage non-violent responses to conflict.We work for the abolition of nuclear weapons, and to reduce the power and influence of militarism and military-industrial complex.
Climate & Environment
We work for a healthy planet and climate protection.We challenge the world's dependence on fossil fuels, including campaigning for renewable energy.We promote sustainable patterns of consumption.
Economic Justice
We challenge trade, investment and financial systems that are unjust and harmful.We promote reform of the institutions of global governance and reallocation of resources towards social justice and sustainable development.
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Rights
We promote a vision of human rights medicine.
This includes access to healthcare for all, and respect for the health-related rights of migrants, refugees, prisoners and detainees.
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Response from the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Michael Gove re: Government action on diesel
A response has been received from the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to the letter signed by nearly 300 doctors and other health professionals in February 2017. The letter called for action on diesel-related air pollution. Response from...
First principles of health justice: a human right to be healthy – Sridhar Venkatapuram – TEDxLSHTM
In this talk at TEDxLSHTM, Medact Trustee Sridhar Venkatapuram argues that every human being has a human right to the capability to be healthy.
Consultation on the Central London ULEZ – Medact Response
Medact is a London-based public health charity that works on environmental health, amongst other things. Medact is the lead organiser of the Doctors Against Diesel campaign which comprises a wide range of academics and clinicians who are concerned about the...
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