International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. Working to make the world a healthier, safer place. Recipient of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize.
Malden, MA
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What do nuclear weapons, the climate crisis, and health emergencies have in common? They don’t care about borders and governments. These are global problems that require global cooperation to find solutions.
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Today is the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.
A world without #NuclearWeapons is possible. The global majority have joined the Nuclear Ban Treaty to create a different security architecture. We are working hard to demand change. You can join us!
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In April, several IPPNW members joined a statement of concern over President Trump's medical instability in office. Today, in light of recent destabilizing statements at the UNGA, we want to reshare these concerns. peaceandhealthblog.com/2026/…
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Are you looking to connect with Boston area health, climate, and disarmament leaders? Join IPPNW and Greater Boston PSR in Harvard Square next month for our 9th annual Global Health and Peace Awards!
Tickets are selling fast! Don't delay: gbpsr.org/get-involved/annua…
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"When children are empowered to understand, reflect, communicate, and act, they become participants in building a culture that rejects unacceptable harm and values human life."
📚Read the new article on educating for peace by Dr. Ghassan Shahrour:
peaceandhealthblog.com/2026/…
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How would the medical community respond to a nuclear attack?
Dr. Åsa Lindström, IPPNW Sweden, looked at a scenario of nuclear detonation over Stockholm to see what healthcare would be possible in the aftermath. Spoiler: It wouldn't be enough.
Learn more: IPPNW.org/Global-Classroom
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The 18th @WFPHA_FMASP Congress convened health leaders from around the globe to tackle some of today's most urgent public health challenges.
IPPNW's participation underscored our commitment to public health, peacebuilding, and the next generation of global health leadership.
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IPPNW leaders Dr. Sally Ndung'u, Dr. Dennis Opondo, and IPPNW-GLO Policy Director Chuck Johnson joined the 18th @WFPHA_FMASP World Congress on Public Health in Cape Town.
This year's theme: "Health without Borders: Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability."
#health #PublicHealth
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"The seed of disarmament is planted when societies refuse to glorify violence and choose instead to honor the dignity of every person."
Read the new article by Dr. Ghassan Shahrour on our Peace and Health Blog:
peaceandhealthblog.com/2026/…
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Nuclear Weapons have imposed severe consequences on communities and lands. IPPNW will continue speaking out on nuclear justice and uplifting the voices of survivors.
Find our full recommendations to the UN on Victim Assistance and Environmental Remediation PeaceAndHealthBlog.com
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The IPPNW Extinction Medicine Reading Group is back!
Join us this Saturday, September 19, 11:30 AM EDT,for the opening keynote by Dr. Marina Nord for our series on Democracy, Autocracy, and Extinction Risk.
Register: tinyurl.com/yr5cvycz
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We believe in a world free from nuclear weapons for the health of our patients, our communities, and our planet.
We have a common-sense plan for their complete elimination through the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Curious? Learn more: IPPNW.org
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30 years ago, the UN General Assembly adopted the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.
Although the Treaty hasn't entered into force, it established the International Monitoring System, watchdogs for nuclear explosions.
Learn more with Xanthe Hall's latest:
peaceandhealthblog.com/2026/…
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Learn More: IPPNW.org/AI
Photos ©️ Global Nobel Laureates Assembly – Photos by Benedetta Guidantoni and C. Valletti, footage by Gupta Media.
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On Sept. 1, IPPNW attended the 1st International Meeting on Victim Assistance and Environmental Remediation at UNHQ. All victims of the nuclear age deserve justice responsive to their unique needs.
Read our full recommendations to the meeting: peaceandhealthblog.com/2026/…
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The Semey Treaty is the first multi-state Nuclear Weapons Free Zone to include former Soviet republics. Today it is 20 years old, still unratified by the US.
Read the new article by Xanthe Hall to learn more about this piece of the nuclear landscape:
peaceandhealthblog.com/2026/…
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We are saddened to share the passing of Dr. Ron McCoy, a visionary leader in the IPPNW family & the initiator of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.
Dr. McCoy will be remembered for his kindness & dedication to creating a safer world free from nuclear weapons.
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ICAN mourns the passing of Dr. Ron McCoy, an inspirational leader in efforts to abolish #nuclearweapons
His perseverance and dedication to creating a safer world was a gift to us all. He conceived of ICAN and gave us our name.
We send our deepest condolences to his family.
ALT Dr. Ronald McCoy passed away on 1 September 2026.
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