Will you support IPPNWC’s ongoing programs for youth engagement?
Recognizing that doctors have a long tradition as teachers and health experts, we are building bridges with future generations of leaders. Investing in the education of and empowerment of medical and health student leaders and creating opportunities is key to creating a sustainable, peaceful and just world. IPPNWC has developed innovative programs that engage and educate youth about important global issues. Our programs are designed to provide young people with the knowledge and skills they need to become leaders in their communities, and to make a positive impact on the world around them.
But we can't do this important work alone. We rely on the support of generous donors like you to help us continue to engage youth people in the discussion around peace, disarmament, environmental justice and sustainability. Your donation will enable us to expand our programs and reach even more young people.
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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.
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Callout for High School Students for IPPNWC Youth Webinar Series
 
IPPNWC is excited to announce our newest youth engagement opportunity - the Youth Peace Education Webinar Series!
We’re launching a series of 4-webinars workshops for high schoolers to learn about nuclear weapons, peace, disarmament, sustainability, justice and civil society action. These workshops were developed by IPPNWC intern alum Sarah Rohleder who will be running this program through May and June! There are limited spots available, so we encourage all those interested to register now.
These webinars will take place via Zoom on the following dates:
May 8: Canada, Nuclear Weapons and Disarmament
May 22: Nuclear Education 101
June 5: Humanitarian Impacts
June 19: Climate Change, Gender and Nuclear Weapons
Please share with your networks and help us spread the word so we can engage, educate, and encourage youth to get involved in this important work.
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Reflections from Dr. Ruth Mitchell and Dr. Carlos Umaña for the Medical and Health Student Seminar Series
 On April 2, 2023, we welcomed Dr. Ruth Mitchell and Dr. Carlos Umaña for the inaugural lecture of our Health Science Student Series. We welcomed students in health science programs from across the world for an important conversation about the integral role that physicians play in the disarmament movement. Watch the recording here.
The opening session of the IPPNW Canada Medical and Health Student Seminar Series featured two board members of IPPNW – Dr. Ruth Mitchell and Dr. Carlos Umaña. This session examined the history of IPPNW, delving into the historical and current role of health professionals in nuclear disarmament. There was also an integral discussion on how to engage the medical and health sector in advocating for the prevention of nuclear war and promotion of social justice and planetary health.
We look forward to hearing more from our next seminars, which are scheduled to occur throughout April, May and June. Throughout this program, students are given the opportunity to connect with IPPNWC Board Members and other professionals in the field of medicine, health, disarmament and education. Our students will come away with a greater understanding of the connections between health science, environment and disarmament.
We have also developed a curriculum from each of the sessions, which we encourage students and interested citizens to read and learn more about this program through the curriculum.
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Announcement: Summer Speakers Series Events
IPPNWC has an incredible lineup for our summer speakers series events. We encourage anyone who is interested to attend. The speakers series events feature prominent activists, academics, politicians and experts in the field of disarmament, governance, peace education and environmentalism. To register, interested participants should email admin@ippnwcanada.ca
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Upcoming Featured Speakers:
May 10: The Honourable Senator Marilou McPhedran
June 14: Dr. M.V. Ramana
July 12: Earl Turcotte
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This month, we had the pleasure of meeting this year’s cohort of the Health Science Seminar Students. The cohort features students from a range of programs and disciplines from across Canada and beyond. We are going to be introducing each of our students on our social media, so be sure to keep an eye out to learn more about them.
You can also visit our website to read their profiles.
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FROM THE DISARMAMENT COMMUNITY
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PEGASUS Institute Summer Courses in Peace, Health and Sustainability
The PEGASUS Institute, in partnership with McGill University, has announced this year’s courses for their Summer Institute in Peace, Health and Sustainability. This year's program features courses such as "Peace through health", "Introduction to Migration and Health", and "Environment and Global Health". The courses are designed to provide valuable insights into the complex interconnections between peace, health, sustainability, and the environment.
By attending these courses, participants can deepen their understanding of these issues and learn about innovative solutions that can be applied in their work. Interested applicants can register here. For more information, visit their website.
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Keep in Touch with IPPNWC!
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Get Involved With IPPNWC
Invitation to become an Active Member
If you are interested in working with us on a campaign in your local area or nationally, you might be interested in joining our monthly Zoom call first as an observer. We discuss issues, share projects we are working on, and support each other in our work. There is no fee. The zoom call is on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00 PM PDT, please send an email to admin@ippnwcanada.ca indicating if you wish to be an observer or an Active Member. We ask Active Members to submit a CV and Application Form.
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