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19th IPPNW World Congress PDF Print E-mail
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Sunday, 01 August 2010 21:14

The 19th IPPNW World Congress will be held in Basel, Switzerland from August 25th-29th, 2010. As usual, the first two days (August 25th-26th) will be dedicated to the IPPNW student movement and the doctors in training.

A part from having a great variety of interesting speakers and workshops, a cultural carnival will allow you to share your culture with other students and young doctors from all over the world. Bring some food and beverages from your region to Basel and allow your taste buds to explore the culinary highlights brought from various places of our planet. Do you have any special talents like tap dancing or singing, why not let everyone else enjoy it too, here you'll get the opportunity!

For more information about the World Congress, please visit www.ippnw2010.org.

See you in Basel soon!

Last Updated on Monday, 02 August 2010 12:27
 
Nuclear Button Contest: Peace Out Nuclear Weapons PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 22 July 2010 01:23

The World Federation of UN Associations is hosting a global contest for youth to design their version of the Nuclear Button.

What do you want your world leader to see when thinking of pressing the nuclear button, the button that could launch a nuclear weapon?

Visit www.wfuna.org/nuclearbutton to learn more and enter and to win an Apple iPad!
 

 
The 2010 Biking Against Nukes (BAN) Tour PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 12 April 2010 17:34
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The BAN, or Biking Against Nukes, Tour is swiftly approaching. This tour will take place August 14th - August 24th 2010 precending the 2010 IPPNW World Congress in Basel, Switzerland.

The tour currently has over 40 particpants and is welcoming any additional participants to join in.  To lear more about the tour, please visit the BAN Tour site!

Last Updated on Thursday, 01 July 2010 02:38
 
Student representative in IPPNW - Yes, you! PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 13 April 2010 21:19

Opening for the posts of International Students’ Representatives (ISRs) and other positions in the student movement in Basel, Switzerland this August – yes, you!
 
Do you want to represent the students’ voices in IPPNW and contribute to the development of the IPPNW student movement for the coming two years?
 
Then you should post your candidacy for election to the posts of

  1. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
  2. EDITOR OF E-PULSE, THE STUDENT E-NEWSLETTER
  3. REGIONAL OR PROJECT COORDINATORS
  4. WEBMASTER

 
The election will take place in Basel, Switzerland, at the IPPNW World Congress between 25-30th of August.
 
We as ISRs thank you for your support and cooperation during the past two years; it has been inspiring and rewarding! Both of us are now continuing our paths after graduation and are looking for motivated students to take over as ISRs. As ISRs you will:
 

  • Represent the students in the Executive Committee and the Board of IPPNW
  • Maintain contact with the student representatives and update IPPNW on the student activities
  • Participate in regional and world congresses
  • And more…

 
Email your candidacy to us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with a personal statement and the following information of yourself:
 

  • Name
  • Affiliate, country and city
  • Age
  • Year of membership in IPPNW
  • Previous engagements with IPPNW

 
Those aspiring for the posts of regional or project coordinators should contact the present regional/project coordinators to ascertain if there will be openings.
 
Your personal statement along with your information will be put on the IPPNW student website, so other students can read about you before the congress and election.
 
We are eagerly waiting for your candidacy!
 
Wenjing & Agyeno
 
Intl Stud Reps IPPNW

 
REMINDER: LAST CALL FOR APPLICANTS, RECAP 2010 PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 22 March 2010 15:54
Students in Palestine

RECAP APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 18TH APRIL 2010.
 
Applicants are encouraged to apply by the new deadline of April 18th.
All chosen participants will hear by April 26th.
 
Please find the application form and notes to applicants on our page.
 
APPLY NOW!

Last Updated on Thursday, 01 July 2010 02:57
 
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