by Nuclear Weapons Group | Aug 5, 2021 | Events, Films, Online, Talks & Lectures, Peace & Security
“The Vow from Hiroshima” is an intimate portrait of Setsuko Thurlow, a passionate, 89-year-old survivor of the atomic bombing. Register for the discussion now to access the film stream 7th-8th August.
by Bimal Khadka | Jul 21, 2021 | Blog, Headlines, Peace & Security
On June 16th 2021, President Biden and President Putin’s joint declaration made at the Geneva summit gave hope of better diplomatic ties and a more stable relationship. In their statement, they reaffirmed the principle that “Nuclear war cannot be won and must never be... by Reem Abu-Hayyeh | Jun 23, 2021 | Events, Meetings, Online, Talks & Lectures, Peace & Security
It has been nearly a year since Medact published its report, False Positives: the Prevent counter-extremism policy in healthcare. The report shed light on a strand of the government’s counter-terror strategy, its harms within the health system, and the ethical... by Reem Abu-Hayyeh | May 25, 2021 | Events, Meetings, Online, Peace & Security
An online meeting to discuss the ways that health workers can take action on issues related to the Prevent duty in the NHS.
by Aiyan Maharasingam | May 19, 2021 | Peace & Security
Middle East Eye reported on our latest publication – ‘Racism, mental health & pre-crime policing: the ethics of Vulnerability Support Hubs’.
by Hilary Aked | May 19, 2021 | Headlines, Reports, Peace & Security
Our latest report, Racism, mental health & pre-crime policing: the ethics of Vulnerability Support Hubs, exposes a secretive counterterrorism police-led mental health project called ‘Vulnerability Support Hubs’. Thousands of individuals suspected of potential... by Medact Staff | May 18, 2021 | Headlines, Position Statements, Peace & Security
We have written a solidarity statement with Palestinians across Palestine – including Palestinian citizens of Israel – who on the 18th May 2021 are participating in a General Strike in an act of popular resistance in response to escalating Israeli political and military aggression.
by Reem Abu-Hayyeh | May 18, 2021 | Events, Actions, Peace & Security
Join our ‘health bloc’ at the National Demonstration for Palestine
by Medact | May 13, 2021 | Events, External, Peace & Security
Saturday 15th May is International Conscientious Objectors’ Day which is an opportunity to remember all those who have refused to bear arms and participate in war, throughout history and today. Our friends at the Peace Pledge Union are organising a number of... by Reem Abu-Hayyeh | Apr 28, 2021 | Events, Online, Training, Peace & Security
What do you know about the Prevent counter-extremism policy in health? This training will seek to shed light on some lesser-known issues surrounding the controversial policy in healthcare.
by Medact | Apr 28, 2021 | Events, Group, Meetings, Online, Membership, Peace & Security
Our Peace & Security research cluster will be meeting online on Wednesday 5th May from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. They will be working on the final edits to their Global Health Watch 6 chapter. by Medact | Apr 27, 2021 | Events, Actions, Human Rights, Peace & Security
Join us this Saturday as we stand with people across the country taking action to #KillTheBill. The Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Bill is a dangerous and harmful piece of legislation that threatens out right to protest, directly attacks Gypsy, Roma and Traveller...