NEW YORK – Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) strongly condemned the sentencing today of the leaders of the Turkish Medical Association (TMA) and called for the court’s judgment to be overturned and the charges to be dismissed. “This gratuitous court decision is a new low in the attacks on doctors and the practice of healthContinue reading “Prison Sentencing of Turkish Doctors for Calling War a “Public Health Problem” is an Egregious Miscarriage of Justice”
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Open Letter in Support of Prof. Füsun Üstel and All Other Academics in Turkey Facing Imprisonment for Advocating Peace
As members of academic communities around the world, we strongly condemn the sentencing of Professor Füsun Üstel of Galatasaray University in İstanbul to 15 months in prison. Prof. Füsun Üstel was charged with “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” (Article No. 7/2 of Turkey’s Anti-Terror Law No. 3713), because she, together with over two thousand otherContinue reading “Open Letter in Support of Prof. Füsun Üstel and All Other Academics in Turkey Facing Imprisonment for Advocating Peace”
The World Medical Association has expressed shock at prison sentences handed down to several leading Turkish physicians
Dr. Sebnem Korur Fincanci, the Chair of Human Rights Foundation of Turkey and former member of Istanbul Chamber of Medicine Honorary Committee, was sentenced this week to two years six months imprisonment. And last week Dr. Ozdemir Aktan, a former president of the Turkish Medical Association, was sentenced to one year and three months imprisonment,Continue reading “The World Medical Association has expressed shock at prison sentences handed down to several leading Turkish physicians”
In memory of our comrade and friend Amit Segupta
The international movement for health is still shocked with the unbelievable news of the premature departure of our comrade and friend Amit Segupta. Amit was a leader of our movement. His sharp academic and research view combined with his clear philosophical perspective resulted in his dynamic and influential involvement in the international popular movement forContinue reading “In memory of our comrade and friend Amit Segupta”
People’s Health Movement (PHM) tribute: Dr Amit Sengupta
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing away of our dear comrade Dr. Amit Sengupta, a beloved colleague, friend, mentor and activist. Amit passed away on 28 November 2018, in a swimming accident in Goa, India. Amit was a founding member of PHM at its creation in 2000 in Savar, Bangladesh. TrainedContinue reading “People’s Health Movement (PHM) tribute: Dr Amit Sengupta”
Political Economy and Health – Open Lecture Series year III – Academic year 2018/2019
22nd November 2018| 5.30 pm Michael Mason seminar room, Yvonne Carter Building (Whitechapel Campus) 58, Turner Street E1 2AB Stavros Mavroudeas: “Financialization Hypothesis: A Creative Contribution or a Theoretical Blind Alley?” The financialization hypothesis has been interpreted in varying ways. Mavroudeas argues that it misrepresents contemporary developments in capitalism and fails to understand the functionContinue reading “Political Economy and Health – Open Lecture Series year III – Academic year 2018/2019”
Professor Onur Hamzaoğlu is free!
On July 19th, the physician and professor Onur Hamzaoglu, known as “Haka”, “Teacher”, was set free, after 150 days of detention in the highest security prisons of Ankara. He was arrested at the beginning of February for signing a solidarity call for the people of Afrin, demanding Turkey’s war operation (“Olive branch)” to stop. A professorContinue reading “Professor Onur Hamzaoğlu is free!”
PHM: Condemn Israeli action against Palestinian people
The People’s Health Movement condemns in the strongest terms recent Israeli violent actions against Palestinian people in the Gaza strip and in the West Bank, in particular the unrestrained use of force, including lethal means, against peaceful protesters, journalists and medical personnel. We pay tribute to the health workers and medical personnel, many of whomContinue reading “PHM: Condemn Israeli action against Palestinian people”
Contra el despido de la profesora Sonia Fleury
Quienes suscribimos, académicos y profesionales de la salud de todo América Latina externamos nuestro asombro e indignación por el despido de nuestra amiga y compañera Sonia Fleury. Con esta medida se desconoce su amplia trayectoria académica y sus aportes como investigadora y militante política que la han llevado a una alta valoración en el campoContinue reading “Contra el despido de la profesora Sonia Fleury”
Trade Unions Are Under Attack In Turkey!
The executive officers of Tüm Bel-Sen (Union of All Municipality Civil Servants) and Egitim-Sen (Education and Science Workers’ Union) in Izmir, Turkey are being held in custody for the last 6 days. Tüm Bel-Sen (Union of All Municipality Civil Servants) and Egitim-Sen (Education and Science Workers’ Union) are two unions that are members of KESKContinue reading “Trade Unions Are Under Attack In Turkey!”
International Association of Health Policy 