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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T183000
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SUMMARY:Alternative Training on Prevent
DESCRIPTION:It is possible to create a society in which our collective safety and wellbeing are prioritised. Developing trusting\, healthy relationships between patients and health workers is essential to this work. However\, the Prevent Duty – with the government’s stated aim of identifying “vulnerability to radicalisation” – compromises all of this.  \n\n\n\nAs we’ve outlined in our work\, Prevent is a source of harm and increased marginalisation\, particularly for Muslim and racialised communities\, as well as those with mental health conditions.  \n\n\n\nSo\, why is the NHS the only healthcare system in the world with a legal obligation to engage with such a strategy? What aren’t you being told about the harms of Prevent in safeguarding training? \n\n\n\nJoin us for this series of Alternative Training on Prevent to learn more\, and find out how you can add your voice to the movement to end the Prevent Duty. Together we call for #CareNotSurvelliance! \n\n\n\nThis event is particularly aimed at people who work or are training in\, study\, or who have worked in health – though everyone from our movement for health justice\, interested in learning more\, is welcome! If you have any questions or concerns ahead of this event – feel free to email me\, sarahlasoye@medact.org.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/alternative-training-on-prevent-september/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250722T142827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T143253Z
UID:36190-1757012400-1757016000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact New Joiners meeting: September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Have you joined Medact any time in the last twelve months? Are you not yet involved in your closest local group or one of our central campaigns or research network? \n\n\n\nWelcome to our movement of health workers for health justice! We’d love to meet you at our next New Joiners meeting. This will be a friendly\, informal and interactive session and an opportunity to get to know us and let us get to know you.  \n\n\n\nSome of the things that we’ll be discussing include:  \n\n\n\n\nWhat is Medact?\n\n\n\nWhat do we mean by health justice?\n\n\n\nHow do we believe change happens? \n\n\n\nWhat can it look like to organise together in the Medact movement? \n\n\n\n\nWhether you’ve just joined or joined a while ago but are yet to find your place\, please do come along and share this welcoming space with us. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about attending\, drop our Movement Organiser Calum an email at calumbarnes@medact.org.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/newjoinersseptember/
CATEGORIES:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250618T115437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T085952Z
UID:35997-1756922400-1756927800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Abolitionist Approaches to Health Group – September Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Abolitionist Approaches to Health Group (originally named the ‘Securitisation of Health Group’) is a space for health workers and campaigners to collectively challenge policing\, criminalisation and securitisation practices within and beyond sites of healthcare.The groups’ current priority campaign is calling for the repeal of Prevent in the NHS\, the adoption of evidence-based public health policies\, and the redressal of harms caused by Prevent. We organise as three working groups: Workshops & Public Engagement\, Policy & Lobbying\, FOIs and Research.New members are always welcome! If you have any questions or concerns about attending\, please email our Campaign Lead Sarah Lasoye at sarahlasoye@medact.org.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/abolitionist-approaches-to-health-group-september/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250820T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250618T095215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T085952Z
UID:35968-1755712800-1755718200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Nuclear Weapons Group - August Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Medact’s Nuclear Weapons Group represents the longest standing aspect of Medact’s work towards nuclear abolition\, and to address war\, armed violence and conflict as global threats to health. \n\n\n\nWe meet to provide an update on our ongoing campaigning work\, and discuss the current global political landscape as related to nuclear weapons\, militarisation and disarmament. Register below to receive the meeting link! For more info or with questions\, email Sarah: sarahlasoye@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/nuclear-weapons-group-august/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250704T103242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T153123Z
UID:36095-1753124400-1753129800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Welcome call: join the No Palantir in the NHS campaign
DESCRIPTION:Effective organising often comes from workers and communities coming together to fight for their demands. Palestinian health unions have called for our solidarity and action to end the complicity of our institutions in the genocide. Following recent wins at the BMA Annual Representative Meeting\, health workers have more power than ever to organise in their workplace for Palestine. \n\n\n\nHealth Workers for a Free Palestine UK’s (HW4FP UK) current campaign is focused on a US-based military\, AI and surveillance company called Palantir that supplies its technologies to the Israeli Defence Ministry whilst it orchestrates genocide in Gaza. They also supply technology to ICE for mass deportations in the US and provide police forces with ‘predictive policing’ technology. This company was recently awarded a £330 million contract with NHS England to manage confidential patient data on a national scale.We say “no” to Palantir in our NHS. Attend this onboarding call hosted by HW4FP to find out about and involve yourself in the No Palantir in the NHS campaign and organise against privatisation\, surveillance and genocide. We will go through the strategy and history of the campaign\, as well as organising tips and help you to set up campaigns in your local area.Join the worker-led movement to end complicity in genocide! 
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/welcome-call-join-the-no-palantir-in-the-nhs-campaign/
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250717T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250613T094124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T092304Z
UID:35938-1752778800-1752784200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Trans Health Justice
DESCRIPTION:Trans people seeking gender-affirming healthcare are routinely confronted with pathologisation and the slow violence of years-long waiting lists. In the past five years\, attacks on trans healthcare in the UK have intensified: \n\n\n\n\nThe NHS has halted prescription of puberty blockers for under-18s in the context of gender-affirming care\n\n\n\nAdult trans healthcare services remain chronically underfunded and difficult to access\n\n\n\nA recent Supreme Court ruling undermines the right to bodily autonomy and self-determination\n\n\n\n\nThese attacks are not isolated – they’re part of a wider rollback of health services and human rights in the UK.For this online event\, we’ll explore the state of trans health and trans rights in the UK\, how they’re shaped by social and economic determinants like housing and austerity and what resistance rooted in solidarity and justice can look like.We’ll hear from: \n\n\n\n\nJack Doyle\, historian & trans health advocate\n\n\n\nFae Fulconis\, athlete and campaigner\n\n\n\nShiraz Hussain\, member of rs21\n\n\n\n\nThis event is especially valuable for health workers\, but it’s open to everyone – so please share widely!This is part of Medact’s Learning for Action series that aims to equip us with the knowledge and skills we need to win a more just world.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/trans-health-justice-online/
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250618T085036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T085750Z
UID:35926-1752688800-1752694200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Nuclear Weapons Group - July Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Medact’s Nuclear Weapons Group represents the longest standing aspect of Medact’s work towards nuclear abolition\, and to address war\, armed violence and conflict as global threats to health. \n\n\n\nWe meet to provide an update on our ongoing campaigning work\, and discuss the current global political landscape as related to nuclear weapons\, militarisation and disarmament. Register below to receive the meeting link! For more info or with questions\, email Sarah: sarahlasoye@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/nuclear-weapons-group-july/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250618T114300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T115316Z
UID:35991-1752084000-1752089400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Abolitionist Approaches to Health Group – July Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Abolitionist Approaches to Health Group (originally named the ‘Securitisation of Health Group’) is a space for health workers and campaigners to collectively challenge policing\, criminalisation and securitisation practices within and beyond sites of healthcare.The groups’ current priority campaign is calling for the repeal of Prevent in the NHS\, the adoption of evidence-based public health policies\, and the redressal of harms caused by Prevent. We organise as three working groups: Workshops & Public Engagement\, Policy & Lobbying\, FOIs and Research.New members are always welcome! If you have any questions or concerns about attending\, please email our Campaign Lead Sarah Lasoye at sarahlasoye@medact.org.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/abolitionist-approaches-to-health-group-july/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250530T115627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T120139Z
UID:35865-1751569200-1751574600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact's Strategy – Online Call: Membership Culture 2
DESCRIPTION:As part of the movement for health justice\, your voice is vital in shaping the future of Medact’s work. \n\n\n\nWe’re developing our strategy for 2025–2030 together\, and it’s crucial that it reflects the insights of those driving change on the ground. This is your opportunity to influence its direction! \n\n\n\nJoin the online calls\n\n\n\nWe are holding four two online strategy calls: two themes\, each with two dates. Sign up below! (Please only sign up to one of each theme.) \n\n\n\nMembership Culture at Medact: How can we make Medact a political home for healthcare workers?These sessions provide an opportunity for members to reflect on their experiences within Medact and offer constructive input on how to develop an inclusive and supportive organisational culture that aligns with our mission.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medacts-strategy-call-membership-culture-2/
CATEGORIES:Online
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250530T115618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T120141Z
UID:35863-1751482800-1751488200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact's Strategy – Online Call: Membership Culture 1
DESCRIPTION:As part of the movement for health justice\, your voice is vital in shaping the future of Medact’s work. \n\n\n\nWe’re developing our strategy for 2025–2030 together\, and it’s crucial that it reflects the insights of those driving change on the ground. This is your opportunity to influence its direction! \n\n\n\nJoin the online calls\n\n\n\nWe are holding four two online strategy calls: two themes\, each with two dates. Sign up below! (Please only sign up to one of each theme.) \n\n\n\nMembership Culture at Medact: How can we make Medact a political home for healthcare workers?These sessions provide an opportunity for members to reflect on their experiences within Medact and offer constructive input on how to develop an inclusive and supportive organisational culture that aligns with our mission.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medacts-strategy-call-membership-culture-1/
CATEGORIES:Online
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250127T143718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T143720Z
UID:35027-1750874400-1750879800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Nuclear Weapons Group meeting: June
DESCRIPTION:Medact’s Nuclear Weapons Group represents the longest standing aspect of Medact’s work towards nuclear abolition\, and to address war\, armed violence and conflict as global threats to health. \n\n\n\nWe will meet to provide an update on our ongoing work\, and discuss the current global political landscape as related to nuclear weapons and disarmament. Register below to receive the meeting link! \n\n\n\nFor more info or with questions\, email Sarah: sarahlasoye@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/nwg-jun-2025/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250623T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250604T110915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T112040Z
UID:35837-1750703400-1750708800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Alternative Training on Prevent
DESCRIPTION:It is possible to create a society in which our collective safety and wellbeing are prioritised. Developing trusting\, healthy relationships between patients and health workers is essential to this work. However\, the Prevent Duty – with the government’s stated aim of identifying “vulnerability to radicalisation” – compromises all of this.  \n\n\n\nAs we’ve outlined in our work\, Prevent is a source of harm and increased marginalisation\, particularly for Muslim and racialised communities\, as well as those with mental health conditions.  \n\n\n\nSo\, why is the NHS the only healthcare system in the world with a legal obligation to engage with such a strategy? What aren’t you being told about the harms of Prevent in safeguarding training? \n\n\n\nJoin us for this series of Alternative Training on Prevent to learn more\, and find out how you can add your voice to the movement to end the Prevent Duty. Together we call for #CareNotSurvelliance! \n\n\n\nThis event is particularly aimed at people who work or are training in\, study\, or who have worked in health – though everyone from our movement for health justice\, interested in learning more\, is welcome! If you have any questions or concerns ahead of this event – feel free to email me\, sarahlasoye@medact.org.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/alternative-training-on-prevent-june/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250530T115535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T115705Z
UID:35861-1750273200-1750278600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact's Strategy – Online Call: Medact's Priorities 2
DESCRIPTION:As part of the movement for health justice\, your voice is vital in shaping the future of Medact’s work. \n\n\n\nWe’re developing our strategy for 2025–2030 together\, and it’s crucial that it reflects the insights of those driving change on the ground. This is your opportunity to influence its direction! \n\n\n\nJoin the online calls\n\n\n\nWe are holding four two online strategy calls: two themes\, each with two dates. Sign up below! (Please only sign up to one of each theme.) \n\n\n\nMedact’s Priorities: What should our movement focus on in the next 5 years?These sessions offer a space to discuss how Medact organises its work and to gather members’ input on the most important priorities for our movement over the next five years.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medacts-strategy-online-call-medacts-priorities-2/
CATEGORIES:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stat.medact.org/wp-uploads/2025/05/strategy-call-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T083000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250530T115526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T115655Z
UID:35854-1750147200-1750149000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact's Strategy – Online Call: Medact's Priorities 1
DESCRIPTION:As part of the movement for health justice\, your voice is vital in shaping the future of Medact’s work. \n\n\n\nWe’re developing our strategy for 2025–2030 together\, and it’s crucial that it reflects the insights of those driving change on the ground. This is your opportunity to influence its direction! \n\n\n\nJoin the online calls\n\n\n\nWe are holding four two online strategy calls: two themes\, each with two dates. Sign up below! (Please only sign up to one of each theme.) \n\n\n\nMedact’s Priorities: What should our movement focus on in the next 5 years?These sessions offer a space to discuss how Medact organises its work and to gather members’ input on the most important priorities for our movement over the next five years.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medacts-strategy-online-call-medacts-priorities-1/
CATEGORIES:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stat.medact.org/wp-uploads/2025/05/strategy-call-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250206T142840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T100425Z
UID:35149-1749060000-1749065400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Securitisation of Health group meeting: June
DESCRIPTION:What is the securitisation of health? \n\n\n\nA number of policing and counter-extremism measures are embedded by the government into UK health services\, which at times require health workers to work closely with the police and other security agencies. \n\n\n\nThese measures risk undermining therapeutic relationships\, confidentiality and trust in practitioners – as well as drawing health services and workers into becoming an arm of policing and counter-terror agencies. \n\n\n\nThrough research and campaigns\, Medact aims to shift understandings of ‘security’\, from typically “hard” measures (border enforcement\, a punitive criminal justice system\, counter-terror measures) and advocate for collective and human security\, health and wellbeing. Read more about our work on Securitisation here. \n\n\n\nAbout the group\n\n\n\nThe Securitisation of Health group is for health workers interested in working on these issues through campaigning\, lobbying and research. New members are welcome!  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns about attending\, please email our Campaign Lead Sarah Lasoye at sarahlasoye@medact.org. \n\n\n\nThis event will be held online on Zoom.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/securitisation-of-health-group-meeting-june2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250320T084852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T102823Z
UID:35327-1748975400-1748980800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Don't Bank on The Bomb! UK – National Network Meeting June 2025
DESCRIPTION:At Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK\, we are building a nationwide movement to pressure banks and financial institutions to withdraw their support for the nuclear weapons industry\, by demanding they move their money away from companies that manufacture and trade in weapons of mass destruction. Join our second network meeting on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 to hear about the incredible organising that has happened on nuclear divestment and campaign developments. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about the campaign or this event\, get in touch with Zahraa\, our DBOTB Project Coordinator: zahraakapasi@medact.org. \n\n\n\nIn a world ablaze with escalating conflicts\, global instability\, and worsening humanitarian crises\, the threat of nuclear weapons to human life is mounting. And yet\, every year\, billions of pounds flow through UK banks\, pension funds\, and other financial institutions that invest in companies producing nuclear weapons\, making the threat of nuclear war even more real.  \n\n\n\nAt Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK\, we are building a nationwide movement to pressure banks and financial institutions to withdraw their support for the nuclear weapons industry\, by demanding they move their money away from companies that manufacture and trade in weapons of mass destruction. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an experienced activist or just learning about the issue\, Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK is the perfect place to join others committed to building a safer\, nuclear-free world.  \n\n\n\nJoin our third network meeting on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 as we spotlight how campaigns across movements are using divestment to drive change\, and how we can support each other in our calls for accountability. We are excited to be joined by guest speakers from the Palestine Solidarity Campaign\, Demilitarise Education and Green Future Wealth Management\, who will share their experiences of campaigning for ethical finance and institutional accountability.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/dbotb-june-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250507T112039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T113203Z
UID:35675-1747852200-1747857600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Don't Bank on the Bomb! UK – Open Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Bank on the Bomb! UK would like to invite you to an open working group meeting. \n\n\n\nSince its launch in September 2024\, Don’t Bank on the Bomb! UK has had an incredible start\, with the launch of the toolkit\, engaging network meetings and taking action against the five worst offending UK banks funding nuclear weapons. Now\, as the campaign transitions into a more active movement we are keen to hear from you on how you would like to get involved! \n\n\n\nFrom social media\, to outreach\, to research and more\, there are many ways in which you can contribute to the campaign. Whether you’re an experienced activist or just learning about the issue\, Don’t Bank on the Bomb! UK is the perfect place to join others committed to building a safer\, nuclear-free world. 
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/dbotb-working-group-meeting-may/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250127T143712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T105608Z
UID:35028-1747764000-1747769400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Nuclear Weapons Group meeting: May
DESCRIPTION:Medact’s Nuclear Weapons Group represents the longest standing aspect of Medact’s work towards nuclear abolition\, and to address war\, armed violence and conflict as global threats to health. \n\n\n\nWe will meet to provide an update on our ongoing work\, and discuss the current global political landscape as related to nuclear weapons and disarmament. Register below to receive the meeting link! \n\n\n\nFor more info or with questions\, email Sarah: sarahlasoye@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/nwg-may-2025/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stat.medact.org/wp-uploads/2022/10/Nuclear-Weapons-Group.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250127T143655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T143658Z
UID:35029-1745431200-1745436600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Nuclear Weapons Group meeting: April
DESCRIPTION:Medact’s Nuclear Weapons Group represents the longest standing aspect of Medact’s work towards nuclear abolition\, and to address war\, armed violence and conflict as global threats to health. \n\n\n\nWe will meet to provide an update on our ongoing work\, and discuss the current global political landscape as related to nuclear weapons and disarmament. Register below to receive the meeting link! \n\n\n\nFor more info or with questions\, email Sarah: sarahlasoye@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/nwg-apr-2025/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250320T084853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T091544Z
UID:35061-1745346600-1745352000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Don't Bank on The Bomb! UK – National Network Meeting April 2025
DESCRIPTION:In a world ablaze with escalating conflicts\, global instability\, and worsening humanitarian crises\, the threat of nuclear weapons to human life is mounting. And yet\, every year\, billions of pounds flow through UK banks\, pension funds\, and other financial institutions that invest in companies producing nuclear weapons\, making the threat of nuclear war even more real.  \n\n\n\nAt Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK\, we are building a nationwide movement to pressure banks and financial institutions to withdraw their support for the nuclear weapons industry\, by demanding they move their money away from companies that manufacture and trade in weapons of mass destruction. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an experienced activist or just learning about the issue\, Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK is the perfect place to join others committed to building a safer\, nuclear-free world.  \n\n\n\nJoin our second network meeting on Tuesday 22nd April 2025. We are excited to welcome banktrack.org’s Max Hammer to delve deeper into the investment policies of our commercial banks and constructively engage with financial institutions to strengthen their policies to align with ethical commitments. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about the campaign or this event\, get in touch with Zahraa\, our DBOTB Project Coordinator: zahraakapasi@medact.org.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/dbotb-april-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250127T175521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T175736Z
UID:34985-1743616800-1743622200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Securitisation of Health group meeting: April
DESCRIPTION:What is the securitisation of health? \n\n\n\nA number of policing and counter-extremism measures are embedded by the government into UK health services\, which at times require health workers to work closely with the police and other security agencies. \n\n\n\nThese measures risk undermining therapeutic relationships\, confidentiality and trust in practitioners – as well as drawing health services and workers into becoming an arm of policing and counter-terror agencies. \n\n\n\nThrough research and campaigns\, Medact aims to shift understandings of ‘security’\, from typically “hard” measures (border enforcement\, a punitive criminal justice system\, counter-terror measures) and advocate for collective and human security\, health and wellbeing. Read more about our work on Securitisation here. \n\n\n\nAbout the group\n\n\n\nThe Securitisation of Health group is for health workers interested in working on these issues through campaigning\, lobbying and research. New members are welcome!  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns about attending\, please email our Campaign Lead Sarah Lasoye at sarahlasoye@medact.org. \n\n\n\nThis event will be held online on Zoom.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/securitisation-of-health-group-meeting-april-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250331T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250331T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250108T140753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T122001Z
UID:34922-1743449400-1743453000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact New Joiners meeting: March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Have you joined Medact any time in the last twelve months? Are you not yet involved in your closest local group or one of our central campaigns or research network? \n\n\n\nWelcome to our movement of health workers for health justice! We’d love to meet you at our next New Joiners meeting. This will be a friendly\, informal and interactive session and an opportunity to get to know us and let us get to know you.  \n\n\n\nSome of the things that we’ll be discussing include:  \n\n\n\n\nWhat is Medact?\n\n\n\nWhat do we mean by health justice?\n\n\n\nHow do we believe change happens? \n\n\n\nWhat can it look like to organise together in the Medact movement? \n\n\n\n\nWhether you’ve just joined or joined a while ago but are yet to find your place\, please do come along and share this welcoming space with us. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about attending\, drop our Movement Organiser Calum an email at calumbarnes@medact.org.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/newjoiners-31mar2025/
CATEGORIES:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250130T112701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T115514Z
UID:34956-1742927400-1742932800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Don't Bank on The Bomb – Campaign Toolkit Launch
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to be emailing to announce our first set of events for the Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK campaign.  \n\n\n\nIn a world ablaze with escalating conflicts\, global instability\, and worsening humanitarian crises\, the threat of nuclear weapons to human life is mounting. And yet\, every year\, billions of pounds flow through UK banks\, pension funds\, and other financial institutions that invest in companies producing nuclear weapons\, making the threat of nuclear war even more real.  \n\n\n\nAt Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK\, we are building a nationwide movement to pressure banks and financial institutions to withdraw their support for the nuclear weapons industry\, by demanding they move their money away from companies that manufacture and trade in weapons of mass destruction. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an experienced activist or just learning about the issue\, Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK is the perfect place to join others committed to building a safer\, nuclear-free world.  \n\n\n\nJoin us on Tuesday 25th March for the launch of the Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK divestment toolkit – a one stop-shop for you to kick off your nuclear divestment campaigning!
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/dont-bank-on-the-bomb-campaign-toolkit-launch/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Launches,Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250121T124709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T143621Z
UID:35030-1742407200-1742412600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Nuclear Weapons Group meeting: March
DESCRIPTION:Medact’s Nuclear Weapons Group represents the longest standing aspect of Medact’s work towards nuclear abolition\, and to address war\, armed violence and conflict as global threats to health. \n\n\n\nWe will meet to provide an update on our ongoing work\, and discuss the current global political landscape as related to nuclear weapons and disarmament. Register below to receive the meeting link! \n\n\n\nFor more info or with questions\, email Sarah: sarahlasoye@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/nwg-mar-2025/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T191500
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250220T122546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T122550Z
UID:34875-1742407200-1742411700@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Climate and Health National Working Group meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Climate & Health Group is campaigning for “Homes for Health” highlighting the links between fuel poverty\, poor housing\, and the climate crisis. By joining national coalitions like the Warm the Winter Campaign and working with grassroots groups such as Fuel Poverty Action\, we have recognised the unique role of health workers in advocating for energy justice\, better housing\, and a just energy transition. For more information\, see our briefing on the public health case to warm our homes\, not the planet. \n\n\n\nWe meet monthly\, online. If you’re interested in getting involved please email Maria  mariacarvalho@medact.org  or Cal calumbarnes@medact.org \n\n\n\n\nEmail to connect\n\n\n\n\nSign up to the Climate and Health group email list to be kept up to date with our work:
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/climate-health-nwg-meeting-march/
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250312T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250127T174759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T115311Z
UID:34983-1741802400-1741807800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Securitisation of Health group meeting: March
DESCRIPTION:What is the securitisation of health? \n\n\n\nA number of policing and counter-extremism measures are embedded by the government into UK health services\, which at times require health workers to work closely with the police and other security agencies. \n\n\n\nThese measures risk undermining therapeutic relationships\, confidentiality and trust in practitioners – as well as drawing health services and workers into becoming an arm of policing and counter-terror agencies. \n\n\n\nThrough research and campaigns\, Medact aims to shift understandings of ‘security’\, from typically “hard” measures (border enforcement\, a punitive criminal justice system\, counter-terror measures) and advocate for collective and human security\, health and wellbeing. Read more about our work on Securitisation here. \n\n\n\nAbout the group\n\n\n\nThe Securitisation of Health group is for health workers interested in working on these issues through campaigning\, lobbying and research. New members are welcome!  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns about attending\, please email our Campaign Lead Sarah Lasoye at sarahlasoye@medact.org. \n\n\n\nThis event will be held online on Zoom.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/securitisation-of-health-group-meeting-mar-2025/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250108T140751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T144032Z
UID:34760-1741030200-1741033800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact New Joiners meeting
DESCRIPTION:Have you joined Medact any time in the last twelve months? Are you not yet involved in your closest local group or one of our central campaigns or research network? \n\n\n\nWelcome to our movement of health workers for health justice! We’d love to meet you at our next New Joiners meeting. This will be a friendly\, informal and interactive session and an opportunity to get to know us and let us get to know you.  \n\n\n\nSome of the things that we’ll be discussing include:  \n\n\n\n\nWhat is Medact?\n\n\n\nWhat do we mean by health justice?\n\n\n\nHow do we believe change happens? \n\n\n\nWhat can it look like to organise together in the Medact movement? \n\n\n\n\nWhether you’ve just joined or joined a while ago but are yet to find your place\, please do come along and share this welcoming space with us. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about attending\, drop our Movement Organiser Calum an email at calumbarnes@medact.org.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/newjoiners-3mar2025/
CATEGORIES:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250127T172907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T174828Z
UID:34954-1740508200-1740513600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Don't Bank on The Bomb - National Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In a world ablaze with escalating conflicts\, global instability\, and worsening humanitarian crises\, the threat of nuclear weapons to human life is mounting. And yet\, every year\, billions of pounds flow through UK banks\, pension funds\, and other financial institutions that invest in companies producing nuclear weapons\, making the threat of nuclear war even more real.  \n\n\n\nAt Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK\, we are building a nationwide movement to pressure banks and financial institutions to withdraw their support for the nuclear weapons industry\, by demanding they move their money away from companies that manufacture and trade in weapons of mass destruction. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an experienced activist or just learning about the issue\, Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK is the perfect place to join others committed to building a safer\, nuclear-free world.  \n\n\n\nJoin our first network meeting on Tuesday 25th February 2025. We are excited to welcome guests who will be speaking about their work on nuclear disarmament\, and the incredible organising that has happened on nuclear divestment.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/dbotb-network-meeting-february/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250109T104333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T104231Z
UID:34917-1739989800-1739995200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Homes for Health Network meeting
DESCRIPTION:Medact’s Climate & Health and Economic Justice & Health campaigns are joining forces with our local working groups to fight for healthy homes as part of the broader struggles for climate\, housing\, and economic justice. \n\n\n\nOur network meetings are opportunities to come together as a movement\, to share our learning and to plan and strategise together.  \n\n\n\nIn this meeting we will be discussing the next steps in our national and local work and we will be thinking about what resources we need to continue to build our movement of people power.  \n\n\n\nThese network meetings are designed for people who are already embedded in our work streams. If you are new to our Homes for Health work and would like to get involved email: calumbarnes@medact.org. \n\n\n\nCome and build the movement for healthy homes!
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/h4h-network-feb2025/
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070606
CREATED:20250121T124552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T104238Z
UID:35031-1739988000-1739993400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Nuclear Weapons Group meeting: February
DESCRIPTION:Medact’s Nuclear Weapons Group represents the longest standing aspect of Medact’s work towards nuclear abolition\, and to address war\, armed violence and conflict as global threats to health. \n\n\n\nWe will meet to provide an update on our ongoing work\, and discuss the current global political landscape as related to nuclear weapons and disarmament. Register below to receive the meeting link! \n\n\n\nFor more info or with questions\, email Sarah: sarahlasoye@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/nwg-feb-2025/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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