Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs - Definition and Overview

The Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs is a scientifically-oriented peace group.

Prominent members include

• Józef Rotblat
• Hannes Alfvén
• Bertrand Russell
• Albert Einstein

In 1995 the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, and Józef Rotblat won the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts in the fight against nuclear war.

The Russell-Einstein Manifesto was issued on 9th July 1955 in London at a Press Conference held in Caxton Hall.

Pugwash maintains offices in Rome, Washington, Geneva and London with many student groups around the world. Pugwash takes its name from Pugwash, Nova Scotia the place of its founding.

External links

• Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs (http://www.pugwash.org/)
• Geometry.Net - Nobel Pugwash Conferences On Science And World Affairs (http://www.geometry.net/nobel/pugwash_conferences_on_science_and_world_affairs.php)
• Russell-Einstein Manifesto (http://www.pugwash.org/about/manifesto.htm)