by Migrant Solidarity Group | Oct 24, 2016 | Actions, Sign-Ons, Peace & Security
Within the UK, over the past decade or more, we have witnessed a movement toward increasingly restrictive policy around entitlement to healthcare for those without a defined immigration status. This population are arguably one of the most vulnerable groups...
by Medact Membership | Sep 25, 2016 | Blog, Campaign Updates, Peace & Security
What follows is the text of a letter sent by Medact Member and trainee GP Sarah Alhulail to Dr Liam Fox MP, Secretary of State for International Trade, and a former GP. It follows on from Wednesday’s call by over 200 health professionals for a cessation of UK...
by Rhianna Louise | Sep 21, 2016 | Actions, Campaign Updates, Sign-Ons, Peace & Security
UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia have been directly involved in the destruction of Yemen’s health system and the targeting of hospitals and other health facilities in Yemen. On Wednesday 21 September, the Medact Arms and Militarisation group handed in the following...
by Medact Events | Jul 6, 2016 | Events, Actions, Peace & Security
After a seven year wait the Chilcot Report is finally going to be published on June 6th. Despite its astounding length (2.3 million words) it is highly likely that it will fall short of an outright condemnation of the Iraq war and fail to apportion blame to those who...
by Rhianna Louise | Jul 4, 2016 | Events, Talks & Lectures, Peace & Security
Medact and Queen Mary University London (QMUL) are holding an event called ‘Tracking Health Through Peace’ on July 4. The panel discussion and Q&A will be held at the Morris Lecture Theatre in the Robin Brooke Centre, from 6-8pm. We are offering a...
by Rhianna Louise | May 14, 2016 | Events, Workshops, Human Rights
Medact believes that health professionals have an important role to play in working towards peace and a more sustainable idea of security. In November 2015, we ran the ‘Health Through Peace’ conference which saw 700 members of the health community come together to...
by Rhianna Louise | Apr 16, 2016 | Events, Workshops
Medact believes that health professionals are uniquely placed to address the root drivers of war and conflict; and to work towards peace and a more sustainable idea of security. In November 2015, we ran the ‘Health Through Peace’ conference which saw 700 members of...
by Rhianna Louise | Apr 9, 2016 | Events, Workshops, Human Rights
On April 9th, we’re holding a Health Through Peace Skillshare, where you can gain some campaigning skills and connect with the current Health Through Peace action groups. 10.00 – 10.30: Welcome and Introductions Please bring an item/photograph to...
by Medact Events | Feb 27, 2016 | Events, Actions, Peace & Security
Medact at the Stop Trident March and Rally Saturday 27th February at 12 noon in central London Medact, emphasising the health impact and humanitarian consequences of the use of nuclear weapons, is one of the supporting organisations for the CND-led Stop Trident...
by Medact Events | Jan 16, 2016 | Events, Workshops
On the 16th January 2016 from 10.30 – 17.00, we will be holding a workshop at the Medact offices in London. This is an opportunity for anyone who wants to be a part of the #healthpeace movement to meet, and plan together the next steps we can take over the...
by Medact Events | Nov 27, 2015 | Talks, Videos, Peace & Security
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by Medact Events | Nov 13, 2015 | Events, Talks & Lectures, Human Rights
To close the first day of the Health Through Peace forum, Medact is honoured to present an evening with Andrew Feinstein, former South African MP and author of ‘The Shadow World’, and John Ashton CBE (independent activist and ex-UK climate envoy). Together, they will...