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Homeless refugee children in Northern France – abandoned by the British government, but not by the British people
This autumn, a team of medical volunteers from the Medact Refugee Solidarity Group are visiting French port towns to provide first aid and bear witness to the unimaginable human tragedy […]
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Health Through Peace 2017
Health Through Peace 2017 — three days of discussion, learning and action aimed at confronting the rising tide of intolerance, militarisation and nationalism.
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Military Recruitment
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Release of the draft Ban Treaty
The draft of the text of the Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty was released in Geneva on May 22nd by the president of the negotiating conference, Elayne Whyte Gomez of Costa […]
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Urging Parliamentary Candidates to re-think nuclear weapons policy
Medact encourages members to use the upcoming General Election as an opportunity to raise awareness about the risk and devastating health impact of the use of nuclear weapons. Tailored letters […]
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Join Free Online Course on Medical Peace Work
Learn how war and human rights violations affect health. Discover your unique role as a health worker. Speak out for the prevention of violence and promotion of peace. In collaboration […]
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Politics, Power, Poverty and Global Health
Medact Director, David McCoy, was recently involved in an online discussion about the politics of global health initiated by Professor Solly Benatar from South Africa, and involving Professors Gorik Omms […]
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Health Through Peace / IPPNW World Congress 2017
Earlybird registration for the 2017 Health Through Peace Congress is now open until Tuesday 28th February, allowing delegates to benefit from discounted rates on conference tickets and accommodation.
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Health Through Peace 2017
In September 2017, Medact and the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) are bringing together a gathering of people from the health and peace communities to discuss […]
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Solidarity Action for Aleppo
Solidarity Action for Aleppo – London, Dec 17thWatch this video on YouTube
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Teaching Cases in Medical Peace Work
Are you teacher or trainer for health professionals? Medical Peace Work is an emerging field of expertise in health work, violence prevention, and peace-building. Medical Peace Work is also a […]