International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War

CONTACT:

66-70 Union Square #204
Somerville, MA 02143
617-440-1733
www.ippnw.org

Michael Christ, Executive Director

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For more than 20 years the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW), recipient of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize, has persisted in its efforts to educate the public and political leaders on the medical consequences of nuclear warfare. In the post-Cold War world, IPPNW's highest priority remains the abolition of nuclear weapons. Thousands left over from the Cold War remain on hair-trigger alert. Security around former Soviet nuclear arsenal is in serious doubt. Now India and Pakistan have the bomb. Clearly, IPPNW's work is far from over, and a new threat is evident-the proliferation of insidious mass-destruction small arms, from anti-personnel landmines, chemical and biological terrorist weapons, and a world awash with automatic light arms. Through research, education and advocacy, IPPNW volunteers in 65 countries are working to protect health and promote peace. Meeting that challenge depends on the generosity and active involvement of concerned individuals like you.

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