End the cycle of violence: Take action against UK DSEI Arms Fair

by | July 5, 2019 | Headlines, Sign-Ons, ,

Please sign and share our open letter in protest against the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) arms fair in London this September – as we fight to stop the sale of arms to countries complicit in mass human rights abuses.

Either Civil Rule or Everlasting Sit-in

by | June 13, 2019 | Blogs, Headlines, , ,

Since December 2018, protests across Sudan have been taking place almost daily – with healthcare workers playing a central role. In this piece, we provide the background to the ongoing struggle and platform the voice of Dr. Mohammed Abdelraoof Hussien, a doctor in Sudan.

Call for New Trustees

by | June 6, 2019 | Headlines, Jobs

Medact is seeking to appoint up to four new trustees to help guide our strategic direction and oversee our organisational governance. We are particularly seeking, at this stage, people with skills, experience and networks in a) finance, b) the campaigning sector, and c) fundraising and communications.

Net-zero by 2050 is too little too late; some reaction to the Committee on Climate Change Net Zero report

by | May 14, 2019 | Blogs, Headlines,

Our Fossil Free Health campaigner, Deirdre Duff, offers some reaction to the recent Net Zero report by the Committee on Climate Change.

Movement Builder (Parental Leave Cover)

by | May 8, 2019 | Headlines, Jobs, Membership, , , ,

We’re looking for a Movement Builder (fixed-term) to support our community of healthcare professionals working for social justice! Apply by Sunday 2nd June, 2019

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