UPCOMING EVENTS FROM IPPNWC

 We have a very exciting next few months at IPPNWC, and are looking forward to welcoming in speakers from across the country and beyond in our different educational webinars. For more information on the specific events, read below. You can also visit our website for an up-to-date schedule of events and important dates: https://www.ippnwcanada.ca/events-

Medical Student Webinar Series

This February, we are launching a series of six seminars led by a number of international experts that cover topics on the intersection of public health, planetary health, peace, justice and nuclear disarmament. These engaging seminars will provide an opportunity to join a Nobel Prize winning organization in advocating for human and planetary health, all while making international connections, collaborating with experts, and joining an esteemed cohort of medical students.

Since this seminar series is meant to be collaborative and purposeful, available spots are limited. Apply at this link by February 15th for your chance to be a part of this program! 

If you have any questions about this program, please reach out to staff@ippnwcanada.ca.

Student Education Webinar Series

We are also launching a series of four webinars to educate youth about nuclear weapons, peace, and disarmament, developed and presented by youth activist Sarah Rohleder.

These webinars will take place virtually on the following dates:
February 16: Canada, Nuclear Weapons and Disarmament
March 2: Nuclear Education 101
March 16: Humanitarian Impacts
March 30: Climate Change, Gender and Nuclear Weapons
Help us spread the word so we can engage, educate, and encourage youth to get involved in this important work. We hope you’ll take part in this opportunity to learn about nuclear weapons, peace, and disarmament and get involved!

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New Nuclear Power Resources Launched!

 

As a part of our website relaunch, IPPNWC has released specific resources related to our Nuclear Power Committee’s work. 

Comprised of board and active members, the Nuclear Power Committee, assists IPPNWC in its mission of education and advocacy. The group works to advocate for the end of nuclear power, educate others about the health and environmental consequences of nuclear power as well as to elucidate the connections between nuclear power and nuclear weapons. Its current work highlights the health implications of both the continued use and expansion of nuclear power. It provides information and advocacy to educate the public, physicians and policy makers. We see the decreasing share of energy that nuclear power provides globally as evidence of the continuing challenges that it faces in many domains, environmental, financial, security, health etc. Risks to health, the environment and the spread of nuclear weapons drive our concerns about nuclear power.

FROM THE DISARMAMENT COMMUNITY

Reflecting on the 2 Year Anniversary of Entry Into Force Day

On January 22, 2021 - following a decade of advocacy – nuclear weapons were officially banned! Two years ago, an overwhelming majority of the world’s nations adopted the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, the first legally binding ban on nuclear weapons. The TPNW prohibits nations from developing, testing, producing, manufacturing, transferring, possessing, stockpiling, using or threatening to use nuclear weapons, or allowing nuclear weapons to be stationed on their territory. It also prohibits them from assisting, encouraging or inducing anyone to engage in any of these activities.

This is a landmark anniversary, but there is still more work to be done! The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons launched the cities appeal to help advocate for the ratification of the TPNW worldwide. Not sure if your city has signed the Cities Appeal yet? Check here. 
 

We are now 90 Seconds to Midnight

On January 24, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced that we are now 90 seconds to midnight - the closest to global catastrophe the world has ever been. The clock was created in 1947 using the imagery of apocalypse (midnight) and the contemporary idiom of nuclear explosion (countdown to zero) to convey threats to humanity and the planet. This year, the Bulletin unveiled that given the mounting dangers of the war in Ukraine and Russia’s threats of nuclear war. 

In response to this announcement, IPPNWC president Jonathan Down released a statement: 

“We are but 90 heartbeats away from a nuclear catastrophe. The prescription for our survival is the Ban Treaty” - Jonathan Down, IPPNWC President

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Vote on IPPNW Merch Options!

We are excited to announce that IPPNWC is going to be releasing merchandise for our members! As committed friends and members of IPPNWC, we want to hear your opinions on our merchandise options.

Please fill out this form to provide your feedback: https://forms.gle/BgEkyeF56PLDb36k7

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