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Ira Helfand MD

Helfand, Ira

Ira Helfand, MD, is a member of the International Steering Group of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapon, and co-President of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, the founding partner of ICAN and itself the recipient of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize. He is also co-Founder and Past President of Physicians for Social Responsibility, IPPNW’s US affiliate.

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March 10, 2023

Interview with Ira Helfand

In this interview, Dr. Ira Helfand discusses his journey into nuclear disarmament activism, initially sparked by concerns about nuclear power's public health risks. He advocates for the abolition of nuclear weapons as an urgent necessity, citing the extreme danger they pose to global security and human survival. Helfand describes the limitations civil society faces, particularly in the U.S., where public and governmental attention on nuclear threats has waned since the Cold War. He emphasizes the need for a reinvigorated grassroots movement and coordinated international action, referencing successful efforts by organizations like ICAN to foster global awareness.

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