The elimination of all nuclear weapons is an urgent medical, humanitarian, and public health imperative.
Peace and Health Blog
- Disarmament for Climate Justice and Health: reflections and direction following COP28by IPPNW on May 10, 2024 at 7:06 pm
by Dr. Bimal Khadka, originally published to Medact’s blog on May 1, 2024. Back in December, the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework on Climate Change (UNFCCC), better known as COP28, hosted an unprecedented assembly of health delegates – setting a historic benchmark. I attended the conference as part of a
- Nuclear War: Too much informationby Xanthe Hall on May 8, 2024 at 4:41 pm
Book review of “Nuclear War. A Scenario” by Annie Jacobsen I had heard some criticism of Annie Jacobsen’s book “Nuclear War” before I even bought it. But also, lots of people were raving about it, so I decided to read it myself. This review contains a few spoilers, but I don’t think the plot is
- The forgotten element in averting nuclear catastropheby Lawrence Wittner on April 30, 2024 at 3:56 pm
What will it take to end the nuclear nightmare that has gripped the world since the atomic bombings of 1945? For a time, that nightmare seemed to have abated for, in response to massive popular resistance to the prospect of nuclear war, governments turned to signing nuclear arms control and disarmament agreements. Even previously hawkish government officials proclaimed that “a
- “Our journey may have ended, but commitment to the cause remains unwavering”by IPPNW on April 29, 2024 at 5:05 pm
by 2023 Mombasa Bike Tour participants: Stella Ziegler, Arashdeep Singh, Dennis Opondo, Harrison Kuria Karime, Hemant Rathore, Yusuf Dominic, Victor Chelashow In April 2023, over a dozen IPPNW medical students and junior doctors from 9 countries braved a 500km bike tour from Nairobi to Mombasa, Kenya, leading to IPPNW’s 23rd World Congress. Throughout the 5
- Narendra Modi is wrong about nuclear disarmamentby IPPNW on April 18, 2024 at 3:30 pm
by Arun Mitra Speaking in an election rally in Madhya Pradesh on April 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a mockery of nuclear disarmament. In his speech he said “those who talk of nuclear disarmament cannot protect the country.” Some constituents of INDIA group talk of nuclear disarmament, he warned. There can be only two
In March 2023, IPPNW established a new office in Geneva, the “Peace Capital” of the world. In just a year, IPPNW’s presence in the center for medicine and world peace is facilitating IPPNW’s ability to better coordinate with the like-minded organizations. We’re actively strengthening our alliances with global partners, including the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), World Medical Association (WMA), World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA), International Federation of Medical Student Associations (IFMSA), and International Council of Nurses (ICN).
Join IPPNW and Greater Boston PSR this October for our 6th annual Global Health and Peace Awards.
This year’s event will honor Drs. Elaine Scarry and Richard Clapp for the extraordinary work they have done as longtime leaders for climate action and nuclear disarmament. We will also give our first Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Robert Jay Lifton.
We are thrilled to gather with you this October to enjoy beautiful live music, food and drink, and socializing with friends and colleagues who share our concern about the twin existential threats of nuclear war and climate change. A quartet from the Longwood Symphony Orchestra will provide the evening’s musical entertainment.
Secure your ticket, become a sponsor, and learn more at gbpsr.org.