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

Event: Watch the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Honoring Nihon Hidankyo Hibakusha

Join us in congratulating Nihon Hidankyo, and celebrating the work of Hibakusha in bringing us closer to a world without nuclear weapons.

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Healthcare Not Warfare National Town Hall Recording

PSR National along with Washington PSR and Whole Washington hosted a virtual town hall on November 13, 2024 recognizing the importance of healthcare, not warfare, in our country and to discuss ways to take action today.

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Act now to protect organizations from politicized attacks!

We must preserve PSR and other organizations’ right to advocate on behalf of our issues and ensure the balance of powers. Contact your Representative today urging them to vote NO on H.R. 9495!

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Our work for nuclear abolition: Now more important than ever

PSR’s NWA team looks ahead at what the election results mean for our work to advance nuclear justice and health equity.

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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.

Upcoming Events

Mar 2-4

2025

PSR will co-sponsor this pivotal gathering bringing together leaders, experts, and advocates committed to driving progress toward a healthier, more sustainable, and just future.

Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Honoring Nihon Hidankyo

December 10 @ 7:00 am EST

Watch this year’s Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, honoring Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors (Hibakusha).

Nobel Peace Prize Forum: Nukes – How to counter the threat

December 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CET
Det juridiske fakultet (UiO, Karl Johans gt. 47, 0162
Oslo, Norway

PSR and IPPNW members will be in attendance for this event featuring Hibakusha, leading anti-nuclear experts, and former Nobel Laureates, including ICAN and Pugwash. The event will be livestreamed at 4:00 am EST.

Our Planet, Our Health: 2025 Climate Action Convention

March 2, 2025 - March 4, 2025
2101 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20418 United States

PSR will co-sponsor this pivotal gathering bringing together leaders, experts, and advocates committed to driving progress toward a healthier, more sustainable, and just future.

Get Involved

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

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