Medical Association for the Prevention of War, Australia (MAPW)

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Contact Details

URL: http://www.mapw.org.au/

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Founded

1981

History

1981.

Aims

Prevent the death and suffering, and relieve the suffering, which arise from war and preparations for war, including civil conflict; engage in research, education and advocacy. In particular: educate medical and other health practitioners, governments and the general public about the consequences to health of war and its preparation, especially warfare involving weapons of mass destruction; work for the elimination of all weapons of mass destruction; urge that the excessive financial, technical and human resources spent on armaments be directed to uses which promote the health and welfare of humanity; examine the psychological mechanisms by which people come to accept war as a necessity; promote non-violent means of conflict resolution at all levels.

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Subjects *

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UN Sustainable Development Goals **

GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being

UIA Org ID

XG1842

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