Volunteer at our Conference 4-6th September
Health Through Peace 2017 4-6th September at the University of York We are looking for volunteers to support Health Through Peace 2017. Register here for the chance to: Volunteer for two days at the conference, and get a whole day off to enjoy access to the talks 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...Hiroshima Day Appeal 2017
Every year, on the anniversary of the horrific devastation of the world’s first nuclear bombing, our Hiroshima Day Appeal provides vital funds for our work to advocate for a safer world free from the threat posed by nuclear weapons. On July 7th 2017 the UN...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
Doctors issue prescription to the Prime Minister for tougher action on air pollution
‘Doctors Against Diesel’ have marched to Downing Street today, to deliver a giant prescription to the Prime Minister, ordering her to deliver tougher action on air pollution to protect children’s lungs ‘every breath, every day’ across the UK