Two pioneering Iranian doctors who were jailed in Iran have received the “Elizabeth Taylor” award at the opening of the world’s largest AIDS conference in Washington.
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The Amazing Story and Success of the ‘Iran Free the Docs’ Campaign
Last month, Dr. Arash Alaei spoke at the 24th annual meeting of the Kurdish National Congress of North America.
Street-children and child-labourers run high risk of contracting AIDS
“More than 32% percent of street-children and child-labourers are sexually abused, and most suffer from physical and psychological disorders,”
Iran Reportedly Removes World AIDS Day From State Calendar
The Iranian government body that sets the country’s official cultural policy has reportedly removed World AIDS Day from the state calendar.
Iran, AIDS and the Alaei Brothers
In a recent interview with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Kamiar Alaei said that he and his brother were innocent of the charges against them..
Renowned Iranian AIDS Doctor Hopes For Jailed Brother’s Release
Dr. Kamiar Alaei said he spent his time in Tehran’s Evin prison teaching other inmates about health issues.Kamiar Alaei, an internationally recognized expert on HIV and AIDS prevention, has expressed hope that Iran will soon release his brother and fellow physician, Arash Alaei, from prison.