MAPW STATEMENT ON LAWS OF WAR IN GAZA 17 OCTOBER 2023 The Medical Association for Prevention of War renews its call of last week for the Australian government to express in the strongest possible terms that Australia supports the application of the rule of law impartially and in all circumstances, and explicitly condemns violations of […]
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Statements on events in Israel and Gaza
LETTER TO THE FOREIGN MINISTER 31 OCTOBER 2023 Dear Minister Wong, Open letter re UN General Assembly resolution for protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations. The Medical Association for Prevention of War expresses its extreme concern at Australia’s abstention from voting on the UN General Assembly resolution last week titled “Protection of […]
2023 AGM and strategy meeting
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B-52 Stationing
The ABC disclosure on 31 October that northern Australia is to host six US long-range nuclear weapons-capable B-52 bombers represents grave undermining of our security.
Military Emissions
If Australia is to reach its emissions reduction target, Australian Defence emissions must be addressed – but decarbonisation alone won’t be enough.
STATEMENT ON UKRAINE
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS’ STATEMENT ON UKRAINE Health Professionals and organisations are invited to join a public statement on Ukraine. Since 24 February 2022, the World Health Organisation has reviewed and verified 72 separate attacks on healthcare facilities in Ukraine, causing at least 71 deaths and 37 injuries. The United Nations General Assembly has deplored Russia’s invasion […]