See the videos from our Global Action Day for the Drs. Alaei. Thanks to everyone who participated!
Treating AIDS is NOT a Crime
Drs. Kamiar and Arash Alaei are well-known Iranian HIV/AIDS physicians who have made breakthroughs in harm reduction and stood up for the health and human rights of the people of Iran. Instead of being rewarded for their groundbreaking work, they’ve been thrown into prison in Iran—and they need your help.
The Alaeis were tried on charges of with communicating with an enemy government in late 2008, and in January 2009 were sentenced to 3 years (Kamiar) and 6 years (Arash) in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison. Their crime: practicing good medicine and sharing public health knowledge with colleagues across the globe—including in the US.
Their arrest robs the world of two great physicians and has a chilling effect on public health dialogue and diplomacy worldwide.
Help free the Alaeis: Take action on May 12, the Global Day of Action for the Alaeis.
Where did the Global Day of Action Take Place?
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