Nurturing People-to-People Ties with Iran
Washington, DC – On Friday, May 5th, the Atlantic Council hosted a panel discussion on the relevance of people-to-people exhanges between Iran and the United States during these times of […]
Iranian American Organizations Contact OMB in Support of MENA Category
Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), along with four other Iranian American organizations, sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) supporting […]
Be Counted in the 2020 Census – Support the MENA Checkbox!
Support the MENA Checkbox! April 20th, 2016 Washington, DC – WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Help us create the MENA (Middle East/North Africa) category based on ethnicity on the U.S. Census and other federal […]
Help PAAIA Fight Hate Crimes! Make a Contribution Today
When Iranian refugee Hasel Afshar returned home, he found hate-filled messages spray painted on surfaces in every room of the house. The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is taking […]
Unite to Combat Hate Crimes!
When Iranian refugee Hasel Afshar returned home, he found hate-filled messages spray painted on surfaces in every room of the house. Hate crimes are on the rise. We have recently […]
BIPARTISAN IRAN SANCTIONS LEGISLATION INTRODUCED IN U.S. CONGRESS
Washington, DC – Yesterday, A bipartisan group of Senators introduced new sanctions legislation targeting Iran for its for ballistic missile development, support for terrorism, transfers of conventional weapons to or from […]
PAAIA JOINS CALL FOR CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT OVER THE TRAVEL BAN
Washington, DC – On March 10th, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) joined a coalition letter, led by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), calling for Congressional oversight over President […]
PAAIA HOSTS ANNUAL NOWRUZ CELEBRATION ON CAPITOL HILL
WASHINGTON, DC – On March 20th, 2017, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) hosted its annual Nowruz reception on Capitol Hill. Fourteen members of Congress, including House Democratic Leader Nancy […]
LEGISLATION COMMEMORATING THE IRANIAN NEW YEAR INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS
MARCH 21, 2017 WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-19) introduced legislation in honor of the Iranian New Year into the Congress. The resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz […]
REPUBLICAN SENATORS GRAHAM AND MCCAIN CALL THE TRAVEL BAN A “HUGE MISSTEP” AND “TERRIBLE MISTAKE”
WASHINGTON, DC – While we wait for the Trump Administration to issue an updated travel ban that will likely restrict entry of Iranians into the United States, two Republican Senators, John […]