On this episode, Founder and CEO Lynn Madden speaks with Dr Arash Alaei.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Arash Alaei, a renowned physician and global health expert, to explore how public health and human rights intersect. From his pioneering work combatting HIV/AIDS in Iran to his efforts empowering underserved communities worldwide, Dr. Alaei shares powerful insights on resilience, equity, and the future of global health.

Join us for an inspiring conversation about courage, compassion, and creating change across borders.

Accolades:

2009: Heinz R. Pagels Human Rights of Scientists Award (New York Academy of Sciences) for his HIV/AIDS work.

2011: Jonathan Mann Award for Global Health and Human Rights (Global Health Council) together with his brother.

2011: Inaugural Award for Leadership in Health and Human Rights (Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization)

2012: Inaugural Elizabeth Taylor Award in Recognition of Efforts to Advocate for Human Rights in the Field of HIV (sponsored by amfAR and International AIDS Society)

2017: Patroon Award (recognizing leaders making Albany, New York, a better place to live)

2018: Institute of International Education — SRF Outstanding Scholar Award (for exceptional academic work and commitment to students suffering under repression and conflict)

2021: National Medal of Excellence, awarded by the Minister of Health of Tajikistan

2021: “Physician of the Year of Tajikistan”, selected by the community and journalists

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