International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War
International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) is a non-partisan federation of national medical groups in 63 countries, representing doctors, medical students, other health workers, and concerned people who share the goal of creating a more peaceful and secure world free from the threat of nuclear annihilation. The organization's headquarters is in Malden, Massachusetts. IPPNW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1985.
The logo of the IPPNW, featuring a nuclear missile in place of the Rod of Asclepius | |
| Abbreviation | IPPNW |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1980 |
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Purpose | Anti-nuclear weapons movement, peace |
| Headquarters | Boston, United States |
Region served | Worldwide |
| Award(s) | 1984 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education
1985 Nobel Peace Prize |
| Website | www |
IPPNW affiliates are national medical organizations with a common commitment to the abolition of nuclear weapons and the prevention of war. Affiliates range in size from a handful of dedicated physicians and medical students to tens of thousands of activists and their supporters. As independent organizations within a global federation, IPPNW affiliates engage in a wide variety of activities related to war, health, social justice, and environmentalism.