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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.
March 23, 2016, Washington, D.C. – Every year, millions of Iranians all over the world celebrate the Persian New Year, Nowruz. Iranians observe this holiday by visiting family and friends, celebrating […]...
Saturday, May 7, 2016 – Eight highly accomplished Iranian Americans were awarded the 2016 Ellis Island Medal of Honor for outstanding achievement in their personal and professional lives coupled with the […]...
March 16, 2016, Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Michael M. Honda (D-CA) issued a statement about the importance of continuing to recognize the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz in […]...
March 8, 2016, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) today released the findings of a national public opinion survey examining the attitudes of Iranian Americans with […]...
February 24, 2016, Washington D.C. – A coalition of 50 different national and local civil rights, faith, refugee and non-profit organizations joined together to send a joint letter to Department […]...
PAAIA recently interviewed Banafsheh Keynoush about her new book, Saudi Arabia and Iran: Friends or Foes? Drawing on her interactions with high-level Saudi and Iranian politicians, the book offers unique insight into […]...
February 21, 2016 New York, NY – PAAIA members and friends hosted a meet and greet reception with United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in New York City. The event […]...
February 23, 2016, Los Angeles, CA – Thirty-five prominent industry professionals have published an open letter to Members of Congress voicing their support for the Equal Protection in Travel Act […]...
February 17th, Washington D.C. – The John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) hosted “After Sanctions: Challenges Facing the Iranian Economy”. Masood Ahmed, […]...
February 23, 2016, Washington, D.C. – Thirty-five prominent industry professionals have published an open letter to Members of Congress voicing their support for the Equal Protection in Travel Act of […]...