Nuclear Weapons Prohibition Treaty opens for signature by world leaders
UK absent as UN States line up to sign this important new nuclear treaty London, 20 September 2017: Heads of State and Foreign Ministers from many countries will start the process of joining the 2017 Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) when it is...Digesting the Indigestible
Unravelling hospital food policy and practices, and finding the way towards healthier, tastier and more sustainable hospital food
The Health Through Peace Appeal
Now, more than ever, there is a need to for a collective, progressive public health voice to challenge the growing tide of militarisation and violent conflict.
Still failing to tackle air pollution
An editorial by Medact and Doctors Against Diesel discussing the government’s Air Quality plan, how it does little to ease the crisis in UK towns and cities, and the need to improve public transport, decongest our towns and cities, and encourage more walking and...North Korea crisis: Reckless threats from both sides must stop – IPPNW Statement
The already dangerous crisis in Korea has escalated further with the reckless rhetoric emanating from both the United States and the Democratic Republic of Korea. The wild threats issued by both sides only inflame an already explosive situation. If acted on...A Safer World – Treating Britain’s harmful dependence on nuclear weapons
The world now has an international treaty making it illegal for ratifying states to possess nuclear weapons. Our new report takes this opportunity to re-examine the arguments for and against the UK’s continued adherence to its own nuclear arsenal.
New report on UK’s continued possession of nuclear weapons in light of the international ban treaty
The world now has an international treaty making it illegal for ratifying states to possess any nuclear weapons. Yet the UK continues to keep and modernise its nuclear weapons at huge cost and risk to life, and is increasingly seen as out of step with the rest of the world.
Majority of States Agree to Ban Nuclear Weapons at United Nations
UK refuses to participate in treaty negotiations New York, 7 July 2017: Negotiations of a new international treaty that bans nuclear weapons concluded at the United Nations today as the treaty was formally adopted by states. The United Kingdom, alongside other...Volunteering at Health Through Peace 2017
Keen on learning more about contemporary challenges in global health? Register to volunteer at our conference become part of a community that tirelessly advocates for health by confronting war, violence and global insecurity.
Health Through Peace Programme Launch
On 4-6th September at the University of York, Medact is bringing together health professionals and peace activists to debate, educate and advocate on conflict and global insecurity at Health Through Peace 2017. We are very excited to announce that our full programme...Doctors Against Diesel respond to the government’s draft Air Quality Plan
Our response to the government’s consultation on its draft of a UK Air Quality Plan