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PSR’s Nuclear Weapons Abolition program worked tirelessly in 2023 to promote disarmament and achieve justice for nuclear-affected communities.
PSR firmly opposes this transfer and the use of indiscriminate weapons by any country, regardless of combat circumstances. These weapons are inconsistent with public health and international law.
Op-ed in Inkstick Media by PSR Nuclear Weapons Abolition Intern Orlando Bell.
This statement was issued by IPPNW’s International Council and Board of Directors at the conclusion of the 23rd IPPNW World Congress in Mombasa, Kenya. PSR endorses the Mombasa Appeal and the PSR delegation to the World Congress fully supported its adoption.
On February 23, the United Nations General Assembly voted on its 6th resolution since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
This past year has resulted in catastrophic consequences on civilians in Ukraine, as well as those who fled or were forcibly displaced. Read PSR’s new report compiling these humanitarian impacts.
The NPR disregards the increasing numbers of Americans who are calling to redirect these resources to urgent needs like food insecurity, access to health care, and the climate change crisis — to name just a few.
It is critical that we all understand that any use of nuclear weapons – tactical, low-yield, or otherwise – would have catastrophic health impacts for the immediate victims and our collective future.
Op-ed in The Nation by Matt Bivens, MD, PSR Board Member.