There is nothing in recent memory that matches the scale of the atrocities being inflicted on the civilians of Gaza, who appear to be being punished for their very existence.
Middle East
Restore Funding to UNRWA
1 February 2023 MAPW has written to the Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, to urge the Australian Government to restore funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency, the agency mandated to provide critical humanitarian aid to people in Gaza. MAPW members are encouraged to contact their own MPs to call for restoration of support for […]
MAPW writes letter to Minister Wong on Australia’s Weapons Exports to Gaza
MAPW writes to Minister Wong on weapons exports to Israel and the prevention of genocide in Gaza.
MAPW welcomes pause in Gaza bombardment
29 November 2023 MAPW welcomes the current pause in the bombardment of Gaza and the passage of some critically needed food, water and medical and other supplies into the stricken enclave. We welcome the release of Palestinian women and children from Israeli prisons, and the release of women and children who were held as hostages […]
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 […]
Australia Preaches Respect for International Law in Syria while undermining the Law
Health professionals in Australia have strongly criticised the government for preaching respect for international law in Syria, while practising the opposite. Australia strongly endorses attacks on Syria by the US, the UK and France which violate international law, given they are neither conducted in self-defence nor authorised by the UN . Claims by Foreign Minister […]