Mapw.org.au
Title
Medical Association for Prevention of War, MAPW Australia
Description
The Medical Association for Prevention of War Australia (MAPW) was founded in 1981. We work for the elimination of all weapons of mass destruction and for the prevention of armed conflict. We aim to reduce the physical and psychological impact as well as the environmental effects of war. We promote the use of human and technological resources for human and environmental well-being rather than the acquisition of armaments.
MAPW is the Australian affiliate of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW). This international federation has affiliates in 58 countries and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1985. IPPNW World Congresses bring thousands of physicians, scientists, world leaders and activists together to share new scientific information on IPPNW issues and to express their common commitment to ending nuclearism and militarism.
MAPW has contributed to IPPNW almost since its inception. MAPW was awarded the prestigious Australian Peace Award in 1986 from Prime Minister Bob Hawke during the International Year of Peace. The XIIIth IPPNW World Congress was held in Melbourne, Australia, in December 1998. MAPW held a National Conference in Adelaide in March 2003.
