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April 11-13, 2025 Geneva

2025 European Regional Meeting

01/31/2025 IPPNW Geneva Liaison Office is honored to host the European Regional Meeting in Geneva Friday 11 April to Sunday 13 April 2025. The reasons for choosing Geneva are its unique role as an international city of peace and to celebrate the opening of the Geneva Liaison Office. The meeting will host guests from civil society, academia and politics to speak, participate in panel discussions, and address your questions. We are excited about this opportunity for our members to collaborate and plan our critical next steps to reaching our ultimate goal: nuclear weapons abolition.

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Save-the-Date

IPPNW’s 24th World Congress, Nagasaki 2025

In October 2025, the 24th IPPNW World Congress will be held in Nagasaki, 36 years since it was last held there in 1989. This historic occasion marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki offers an unparalleled opportunity to reflect on the devastating consequences of nuclear weapons and to recommit to global efforts toward disarmament. The main Congress will be 2-4 October, 2025 with a Student Congress on 1 October and governance meetings on 1 & 5 October. We expect over two hundred health professionals and students from IPPNW affiliates worldwide to attend in person to explore practical steps toward advancing nuclear abolition and securing our common future. Join us.

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International Council, Mombasa 2023

Six resolutions, an appeal and a declaration were adopted at the IPPNW International Council in Mombasa, Kenya, at the conclusion of the 23rd IPPNW World Congress. The resolutions covered the issues of climate, the link between nuclear power and nuclear weapons, export of nuclear-powered submarines and use of HEU, depleted uranium weapons, roles and responsibilities within the federation, as well as the decision to conduct a survey of the affiliates. The Mombasa Appeal for Peace and Prevention of Nuclear war calls for a ceasefire and negotiations for a peaceful solution to the war in Ukraine. The Congress Declaration called for an end to post-colonial conflicts and policies providing health, true security, economic justice and environmental protection.

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IPPNW XXIII WORLD CONGRESS 2023

Impressions from before and behind the scenes in Mombasa

06/07/2023 IPPNW Vice-President for Europe, Dr. Marianne Begemann, shares her impressions from the 23rd IPPNW World Congress, the first ever on the African continent. From the bike tour to the closing photo, she describes the atmosphere and the various events that took place in Mombasa, Kenya, at the "Travelers' Beach.

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Friday, 2nd of June 2023, 6 p.m. CEST

Webinar: What are the consequences of uranium ammunition in the Ukraine war?

The webinar "What are the consequences of uranium munitions in the Ukraine war?" on June 2, 2023, 6 p.m., will discuss how to provide the necessary information, develop networking and actions with the aim to implement a ban on uranium weapons in the context of the Ukraine war and worldwide. The webinar is organised by the Intern. Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons (ICBUW), the Intern. Peace Bureau (IPB), Intern. Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) and the Intern. Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear War (IALANA).

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Medact Article, 11. Mai 2023

A journey from darkness to light: 2023 IPPNW Bike Tour, Kenya

IPPNW-Biketour 2023 in from Nairobi to Kenya. Picture: Bimal Khadka.
Picture: Bimal Khadka.

05/11/2023 I was one of 15 participants from nine different countries who pedalled 500 km from Nairobi to Mombasa in five days from 20th April 2023, rallying young doctors and medical students to raise awareness and promote advocacy on disarmament, climate justice and health. During this bike tour, cyclists interacted with local communities, politicians and students, and enjoyed breathtaking views of scenery and wildlife. On our journey, we learned about each other’s cultures, shared knowledge, made friends for life, and enlightened young physicians and medical students on IPPNW’s mission to prevent armed conflict and call for a safer, happier world.

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20-25th April, 2023

2023 IPPNW Bike Tour: “A Journey from Darkness to Light”

A 500km bike journey from Nairobi to Mombasa on the occasion of the 23rd IPPNW World Congress

From the 20th to 25th 2023, the bike tour "A Journey from Darkness to Light" will take place in Kenya on the occasion of the 23rd IPPNW World Congress. 15 participants from Austria, France, Germany, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Nepal and the UK will take part to raise awareness on the topics "Disarmament, Climate Crisis and Health". The 500km long route will take the participants from “Silicon Savannah” (Nairobi) to Mombasa, where the World Congress will also take place. On their journey, the riders will visit various historical landmarks, encounter wildlife and come into contact with different cultures and traditions such as traditional dance and music. During the trip, there will also be a lively exchange with local communities, students and professionals along the way.

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20-22nd January, 2023

European IPPNW Meeting in Hamburg

How to prevent a nuclear war in Europe

From January 20-22, 2023, the European IPPNW Meeting will take place in Hamburg, Germany. Exciting speakers such as former Ambassador Alexander Kmentt, Tarja Cronberg (SIPRI), Linda Petz-Gunter of Beyond Nuclear, and Moritz Kütt ( Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy) are invited.
We will exchange ideas on how to prevent a nuclear war in Europe and to advance the nuclear ban in Europe, despite the Ukraine war. We will also discuss how we can deal with the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, around which fighting from both sides continues unabated. We are offering workshops on skills sharing on media work, social media and political advocacy with experienced campaigners.

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27-29th April, 2023

IPPNW World Congress in Mombasa

Disarmament, Development and Health

IPPNW’s first African World Congress planning is now underway after years of delay due to the pandemic. The Congress will take place at the beautiful Travellers Beach Hotel & Club resort in Mombasa, Kenya, 27-29 April, 2023. Student and governance meetings (IC and BOD) will be on the 26th and 30th. The Congress will be an in-person and hybrid event with access to many sessions virtually. Program planning based on our prior agenda, associated social activities and tours, and planning for a pre-conference bike tour are also all in process.

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Sunday, 19th June in Vienna

Bike for a Healthy Future

06/19/2022 Join IPPNW Students and ICAN Campaigners as we celebrate the historic first Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and call on ALL nations to adhere to the Treaty! On 19 June at 3pm CEST, young people from around the world will join together to say NO to the current nuclear and climate architecture which threaten our future.

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Saturday, 19th February

War in Eastern Europe: On the Brink of a Humanitarian Disaster

As the crisis in Eastern Europe continues to unfold, we invite you to join an emergency briefing on 19 February at 3pm GMT to examine the terrible human cost if diplomacy fails. Our distinguished panel of experts will explore topics related to conventional war, damage to nuclear power reactors, and escalation to nuclear weapons.

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Saturday, 15th January

IPPNW Virtual Student Meetings

01/15/2022 Join IPPNW Students’ upcoming virtual international student meeting. This event will feature leaders from our movement, student chapter sharing, and strategizing for the coming year.

Participation is open to any medical students or young doctors interested in joining, whether or not they are affiliated with an IPPNW Chapter. Contact Molly McGinty with any questions. We hope to see you soon!

Thursday 2nd December - Friday 3rd December

World Nuclear Survivors Forum 2021

The World Nuclear Survivors Forum 2021 will bring together nuclear survivors and impacted communities around the world to virtually meet, learn about each other’s situations and needs, and share various actions and initiatives.

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