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News & Press Releases

Darius Shahinfar Runs for U.S. Congress
An Iranian American from New York's 21st congressional district is a candidate for U.S. Congress.
Goli Ameri Appointed Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs
This position makes Ms. Ameri among the highest ranking Iranian Americans to ever serve in public office in the U.S.
Washington Post Highlights PAAIA's Launch
"This is way overdue," Susan Jalinous said. "Our people are very determined and driven as individuals, but we have never had a voice or a group that would represent us as a community. We need to let others know who we are, what we have contributed. It has taken us more than 20 years to come out of our shells, but it's time."

Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans Launches Nationwide
PAAIA, a national grassroots membership organization dedicated to building an inclusive and representative voice in the public and political arena for up to a million Iranian Americans launches on Monday, April 28.

About PAAIA

The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian, independent organization that represents the domestic interests of the Iranian American community before U.S. policymakers, opinion makers and the American public at large. PAAIA seeks to achieve its mission by focusing on three major areas of activities: Community Building, Image Building, and Influence Building.

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PAAIA Fund

PAAIA Fund is an educational non-profit organization that is affiliated with PAAIA. As a 501(c)(3) organization, PAAIA Fund provides funding for the educational activities of PAAIA and other organizations that share its mission. All contributions to PAAIA Fund are tax deductible.

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Get Involved

PAAIA belongs to the Iranian American community. We invite you to Get Involved and support PAAIA's goals by becoming a member, volunteering, and most importantly communicating your views and concerns to us.

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