IPPNW - International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War advocates for the disarmament of nuclear weapons and peace. The organization is committed to research, education, and medical peacebuilding to prevent the catastrophic consequences of wars.
The International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) is an international physicians' organization founded in 1980 that advocates for the disarmament of nuclear weapons and the prevention of wars. Founded by American and Soviet doctors, the IPPNW is headquartered in Malden, Massachusetts, USA, and has a strong presence in over 56 countries worldwide[3][4].
The main mission of the IPPNW is the abolition of nuclear weapons and the prevention of armed conflicts. The organization is based on the principle that physicians have a special responsibility to protect the lives and health of people. Through their work, they aim to raise public and political awareness of the catastrophic consequences of nuclear war[1][3][4].
The IPPNW received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1985 for its "informed and important informational work" and its role in raising awareness of the catastrophic consequences of nuclear war. Additionally, the ICAN campaign initiated by the IPPNW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017 for its efforts in the adoption of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons[1][3][4].
The IPPNW remains an important voice in the global movement for peace, disarmament, and social responsibility, tirelessly advocating for a world free from the threat of nuclear weapons and armed violence.
