Forty years ago, a small group of visionary physicians gathered at the Hotel Le Richemond in Geneva from 5-7 December to lay the foundation for what is now International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War.
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IPPNW mourns the loss of our co-founder Dr. Bernard Lown, just months short of his 100th birthday.
Dr. Lown was a tireless visionary and pragmatic activist whose example continues to inspire countless physicians, students, and citizens worldwide. Those who knew Dr. Lown know that he would insist that the most meaningful way to honor his memory will be to carry on his work.
To honor Dr. Lown, we invite people inspired by his legacy share your memories and express your thoughts to us.
Excerpts from Nobel Lecture, December 11, 1985 by Dr. Bernard Lown
On 21 January 2021, IPPNW, the International Committee of the Red Cross, International Council of Nurses, International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations, World Federation of Public Health Associations, and the World Medical Association co-hosted a global health discussion marking the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).
The Global Health Webinar explored the TPNW in the context of a global pandemic and climate crisis, with a focus on the role of health professionals in advancing the eradication of nuclear weapons through evidence-based policy-making. Watch the full recording now.
In addition to hosting the webinar, the coalition of the world’s largest health federations released a joint statement hailing the Treaty as “an essential step towards preventing the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of the use of nuclear weapons and a big win for planetary health.” The statement is now available in English, Catalan, Dutch, French, German, Greek, and Spanish.