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Stay informed with the latest news impacting Iranian Americans. From policy developments and advocacy efforts to cultural milestones and community highlights. Use the search tool below to explore PAAIA’s archive of articles and press releases.
The MAHSA Act codifies sanctions on the Supreme Leader of Iran, the President of Iran, and their offices for human rights abuses and support of terrorism...
The Concurrent Iran Resolution is an important step in the multi-pronged approach PAAIA is taking to work on bipartisan legislation that commits lawmakers to support the Iranian people’s aspirations for human rights and democracy...
As the trusted Iranian American organization that members of Congress turn to for support and advice, PAAIA works to advance bipartisan legislative opportunities that serve the interests of our community, and in support of the democratic aspirations of th...
Congratulations to Ryan Nejadian on his internship with Representative Wexton...
PAAIA and a coalition of Iranian American organizations welcome a decision by the United Nations to expel Iran from the body's Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)...
From School Board to State Representative, Iranian Americans nationwide took democracy into their own hands and ran for office...
The situation in Iran calls for a vigorous independent investigative and accountability mechanism...
Nadia Akbari is a rising senior at UC Berkeley pursuing a degree in Political Science. This summer, she interned with the State Department's Bureau of East Asian & Pacific Affairs Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands desk...
Sarah Shahabi is a dual-degree student pursuing a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University as well as a J.D. from the Boston University School of Law...
Emma Shahabi worked as a legal intern with the Environmental Crimes Strike Force at the Massachusetts Attorney General's office...