by Frank Boulton | Jun 28, 2018 | Blogs, Nuclear Weapons
Dr. Frank Boulton gives an overview and analysis of the latest developments about the Iran Deal, USA/North Korea and USA/Russia relations, and offers much-needed suggestions to reduce and ultimately end the threat of nuclear war.
by Medact Staff | Jun 25, 2018 | Headlines, Health Through Peace, Nuclear Weapons, Peace & Security
In light of the controversial Undersea Defence and Technology conference in Glasgow, health professionals in Scotland send an open letter to Glasgow City Council calling on them not to support arms fairs in future.
by Medact Staff | Jun 5, 2018 | Work Areas, Human Rights, Peace & Security
The right of everyone to ‘the highest attainable standards of physical and mental health’ is enshrined within the 1966 UN International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) placing both a moral and a legal imperative on the UK to produce policies... by Nuclear Weapons Group | May 10, 2018 | Blogs, Nuclear Weapons
Dr. Elizabeth Waterston explains the impacts of nuclear war and exposes the myths surrounding the use of nuclear weapons as a ‘deterrent’, before answering the crucial question: how can we end the nuclear threat?
by Reem Abu-Hayyeh | Apr 30, 2018 | Briefings, Headlines, Resources, Child Recruitment, Peace & Security
We publish evidence submitted by Medact to the Defence Select Committee for its inquiry into the mental health of Armed Forces and veterans, outlining serious concerns related to the mental health impacts of the UK practice of recruiting adolescents to its military.
by Judith McDonald | Apr 24, 2018 | Campaign Updates, News, Nuclear Weapons, Trident
On her recent trip to the UK, ICAN Executive Director Beatrice Fihn visited Scotland and the naval base at Faslane where Trident nuclear weapons are housed.
by Refugee Solidarity Group | Mar 27, 2018 | Events, Meetings, Health Through Peace, Migration & Health
Join our next meeting on Monday 11 December at 7.30pm at the Medact office. Please contact Jessica Potter, if you would like to attend. The Refugee Solidarity Group develops projects to defend access to health care rights for refugees and migrants, and inform civil... by Dr Frank Arnold | Mar 7, 2018 | Headlines, Resources, Health Through Peace, Human Rights, Migration & Health
In light of the hunger strike in Yarl’s Wood IRC, we publish practical notes for people on strike produced by Medact trustee Dr. Frank Arnold.
by Reem Abu-Hayyeh | Feb 28, 2018 | Campaign Updates, Sign-Ons, Health Through Peace, Migration & Health
Medact and over 30 organisations send an open letter to the Department of Health and Social Care to express our concerns about their limited review into the latest changes to healthcare charging.
by Gordon Bruce | Feb 28, 2018 | Blogs, Health Through Peace, Human Rights, Migration & Health, Peace & Security
A junior doctor writes about the harm to patients caused by the latest changes to the NHS regulations expanding the scope of charging migrants for healthcare, arguing that it complicates crucial decisions made by health professionals.
Jan 26, 2018 | Medact, Staff, Peace & Security
Reem Abu-Hayyeh has worked in advocacy and campaigns particularly on social justice issues relating to the marginalisation of BAME and migrant communities in the UK and Europe. In her last role at Maslaha, Reem managed projects focusing on Islamophobia, gender and... by Medact Staff | Dec 13, 2017 | Appeals, Headlines, Health Through Peace, Migration & Health
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