Free Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali, a scholar imprisoned unjustly
The Issue
Imagine dedicating your life to the service of humanity, only to be unjustly imprisoned and sentenced to death while fighting to save lives. This is the heartbreaking reality for Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali, an esteemed disaster medicine scholar and a dual Iranian-Swedish citizen, who has now been languishing in an Iranian prison for ten long years.
Dr. Djalali was arrested in 2016 during a peaceful visit to Iran, accused of "corruption on earth," a vague and unfounded charge that has led to his death sentence. His detention has been marred by a consistent lack of transparency—his attorneys are denied access, his family is kept in the dark about his whereabouts, and there has been no presentation of credible evidence justifying his arrest or his continued imprisonment.
This is not only a grave violation of Dr. Djalali's human rights but a direct threat to global academic freedom. Scholars around the world should be able to pursue knowledge, conduct research, and speak truth to power without fear of persecution or punitive reprisals.
Furthermore, Dr. Djalali's health is deteriorating rapidly under the harsh conditions of his imprisonment. He is being denied essential medical care, which compounds the cruelty of his already unjust situation. The possibility of his imminent execution looms large, and we cannot afford to stay silent.
Every signature on this petition brings us one step closer to saving Dr. Djalali's life and defending the sanctity of academic freedom and human rights. By calling for his immediate release, we are standing against tyranny and supporting scholars globally, as their work shapes our understanding and response to disasters that impact societies worldwide.
Join me in urging the Iranian government to release Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali and allow him to return safely to his family and continue his invaluable work. Sign this petition now to send a clear message that the academic community will not be intimidated, and human rights abuses cannot be tolerated.
For more information, visit https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/actions/ahmadreza-djalali-iran/
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The Issue
Imagine dedicating your life to the service of humanity, only to be unjustly imprisoned and sentenced to death while fighting to save lives. This is the heartbreaking reality for Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali, an esteemed disaster medicine scholar and a dual Iranian-Swedish citizen, who has now been languishing in an Iranian prison for ten long years.
Dr. Djalali was arrested in 2016 during a peaceful visit to Iran, accused of "corruption on earth," a vague and unfounded charge that has led to his death sentence. His detention has been marred by a consistent lack of transparency—his attorneys are denied access, his family is kept in the dark about his whereabouts, and there has been no presentation of credible evidence justifying his arrest or his continued imprisonment.
This is not only a grave violation of Dr. Djalali's human rights but a direct threat to global academic freedom. Scholars around the world should be able to pursue knowledge, conduct research, and speak truth to power without fear of persecution or punitive reprisals.
Furthermore, Dr. Djalali's health is deteriorating rapidly under the harsh conditions of his imprisonment. He is being denied essential medical care, which compounds the cruelty of his already unjust situation. The possibility of his imminent execution looms large, and we cannot afford to stay silent.
Every signature on this petition brings us one step closer to saving Dr. Djalali's life and defending the sanctity of academic freedom and human rights. By calling for his immediate release, we are standing against tyranny and supporting scholars globally, as their work shapes our understanding and response to disasters that impact societies worldwide.
Join me in urging the Iranian government to release Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali and allow him to return safely to his family and continue his invaluable work. Sign this petition now to send a clear message that the academic community will not be intimidated, and human rights abuses cannot be tolerated.
For more information, visit https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/actions/ahmadreza-djalali-iran/
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Petition created on November 4, 2026