The Medical Association for Prevention of War (Australia) works for the elimination of all weapons of mass destruction and the prevention of armed conflict. We promote peace through research, advocacy, peace education and partnerships. Please use our many resources on nuclear weapons, power and waste, peace and conflicts.
Our professional not-for-profit organisation has branches across Australia, and works globally through the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. Please consider joining us, or supporting our work with a donation.
Recent News
Artists for Peace
Radio broadcaster Dr Norman Swann will open the exhibition ‘Artists for Peace’, mounted by the WA Branch of the Medical Association for the Prevention of War (MAPW), on 9 May at 6.30pm in Fremantle. (» read more)
Australian adopts stronger position in Geneva nuclear negotiations
Written 08/05/2008GENEVA, 8 MAY 2008. The Australian government has raised several important issues which could help advance the abolition of nuclear weapons, during meetings on the nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty this week. (» read more)
Alice Springs meeting to question Angela Pamela uranium mine
Written 02/05/2008MAPW's Northern Territory branch is supporting a public meeting on proposed uranium exploration at the Angela Pamela deposits, to be held Wednesday 7 May in Alice Springs.
The meeting will provide information on the implications of uranium exploration and mining, and discuss options for community response. (» read more)
Australia raises Nuclear Weapons Convention at Treaty meeting
Written 01/05/2008GENEVA 30 APRIL 2008. ICANi'S TIM WRIGHT REPORTS:Australia today delivered a statement on nuclear disarmament to the Non-Proliferation Treaty meeting in Geneva. It was much different from statements made in previous years. (» read more)
Be the change you want to see in the world - become an MAPW student member!
Written 30/04/2008Are you currently studying medicine or other health disciplines? Interested in meeting other health students both here and around the world who are interested in the impact of conflict on human health? Want to advocate for a more peaceful, healthy planet? (» read more)
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