Who we are
Formation
Following the Woman-Life-Freedom movement, Aida Health Alliance was developed to support injured protestors and assist them in regaining their physical and mental health. Access to treatment is a fundamental human right; however, unfortunately, many people did not have access to proper treatment because of the suppression of the Mahsa (Jina) movement. Thus, many physicians, psychologists, and other health professionals formed groups or organizations to advocate, educate, and support injured and traumatized individuals. After a few months, some of these groups initiated to form this alliance and invited active health-related groups and organizations to join. Aida Health Alliance, named after Dr. Aida Rostami, formally started its activities under a signed agreement by the representatives of these groups in March 2024.
Mission
The Mission of the Aida Alliance is to support the people of Iran by providing assistance to promote physical and mental health during crises to achieve and maintain the highest possible health standards.
Aida Health Alliance is composed of independent, nonpartisan health-related groups and organizations committed to providing support and assistance to Iranians during times of crisis, through
- Providing physical and mental health education and consultation
- Conducting physical and mental health-related public and professional educational initiatives
- Raising awareness and advocating for the rights and well-being of affected individuals by engaging with international agencies, authorities, and politicians
- Assisting and supporting members in fundraising efforts to secure financial resources for the medical care and support of affected individuals.
- Providing guidance and assistance with the linkage of students and faculty to Scholars at Risk programs.
These groups may include healthcare professionals, volunteers, and experts in health-related fields. Aida Alliance operates independently and without affiliation to any political or partisan organizations.
Membership
Membership in the Alliance is open to groups and organizations of health professionals who support the Woman-Life-Freedom movement (and/or other human rights movements in Iran), share a commitment to the Alliance mission and goals, and agree to abide by the Alliance’s bylaws, rules, and guidelines for activities under the alliance of Aida.
Organizations interested in becoming Members can submit a formal application to the Alliance.
Aida Alliance groups and organizations
- Armita Foundation
- Association of German Iranian Physicians and Dentists in Hamburg e.V.
- Canadian Iranian Doctors for Human Rights (CIDHR)
- International Iranian Physicians and Healthcare Providers Association (IIPHA)
- Iranian Canadian Healthcare Professionals
- For Freedom
- Kian Foundation
- Medical Alliance for Health Services Abroad (MAHSA)
- Medical Professionals for Human Rights in Iran- Austria
- Mind-Body Association
- Omid Foundation
- United Health Professionals for Iran (UHP for Iran)
- Woman Life Freedom Melbourne
- Woman Life Freedom UCSF