We Must Prevent

What We Cannot Cure

Guided by the values and expertise of medicine and public health, we work to protect human life from the gravest threats to health and survival.

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Nuclear Weapons Abolition

PSR's Nuclear Weapons Abolition Program amplifies the health professional voice to increase and broaden grassroots support for nuclear weapons abolition.

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years left to avert the worst effects of climate change, according to the IPCC

Environment & Health

PSR's Environment and Health Program amplifies the voices of health professionals to advocate for strong action to avert catastrophic climate change and promote clean, healthy, safe energy.

Recent News

Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivor Group to Receive the Nobel Peace Prize 

On October 11, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced they would award the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo, which translates as “The Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers…

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PSR joins the UNODA in New York at First Committee 

PSR’s Magritte Gordaneer was named one of fifteen Youth Champions part of the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs earlier this year. 

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Save the Date! Healthcare Not Warfare National Town Hall

Join us on November 13th (5:00pm PT/8:00pm ET) in recognizing the importance of healthcare, not warfare, in our country and discuss ways to take action today!

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Rep. McGovern to lead special nuclear weapons discussion in the House 

Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) has been granted a “Special Order” 60 minute session, scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, specifically to discuss nuclear weapons policies on the House Floor.

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We Need Your Help

PSR advocates on the issues you care about by addressing the dangers that threaten communities, using our medical and public health expertise to prevent nuclear war and proliferation, reverse our trajectory towards climate change, protect the public from the harms of fracking and expand clean, renewable energy.

Events

Nov 12

2024

Jack Kelly, a research fellow at PSR, will present on the intersection of AI with other existential risks including climate change, the healthcare field, and nuclear issues. Hosted by Texas PSR.

Washington PSR’s 2024 Health Justice Gala

October 26 @ 5:30 pm PDT
8237 SE 24th St
Mercer Island, WA 98040 United States

WPSR’s annual Health Justice Gala, an evening to celebrate our progress tackling the most critical health challenges of our time. Featuring keynote speaker Washington Governor Jay Inslee.

Environmental Justice Candidate Forum 2024

October 30 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
201 Sycamore Drive
McKeesport, PA 15132 United States

Candidate forum focusing on environmental justice issues in Allegheny County, co-sponsored by PSR Pennsylvania.

Greater Boston PSR’s November Monthly Meeting

November 4 @ 7:00 pm EST

GBPSR’s monthly meeting – Open to All.

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PSR has local chapters throughout the United States. Find your local chapter to see how you can help your community. 

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