Children Separated at the Border Gain Help from Iranian Americans
It was 1988. She had just turned 5. The Mexican desert sun beat down on the crowded car as she sat on... Read More
PAAIA and Coalition Help Uncover Disturbing Waiver Statistics
The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld Presidential Proclamation 9645, also known as Travel Ban 3.0. In doing so, the Court (like the... Read More
PAAIA’s IA-100 Hosts Annual Leadership Retreat
Washington, D.C. – PAAIA hosted its annual IA-100 Leadership Retreat for members and special guests at the Hay-Adams Hotel on April 27th... Read More
PAAIA’s 2018 Capitol Hill Days were a Success!
Washington, D.C. – From April 25th to April 27th, 2018, PAAIA’s IA-100 and Emerging Leaders members met with over 20 members of... Read More
Senators Send Letter Requesting Clarification of the “Waiver” Process
Washington, DC – On April 19, 2018 Senators Van Hollen (D-MD), Murphy (D-CT), and Blumenthal (D-CT) sent a follow-up letter to the... Read More
Iranian American Coalition Sends Letter Requesting Investigation into Improper Reassignment of Sahar Nowrouzzadeh
Washington, DC –Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), along with a coalition of Iranian American organizations, sent a letter to... Read More
President Trump’s Nowruz Message Criticizes Iranian Government but Reaffirms US Support for the Free Flow of Information to the Citizens of Iran
Washington, DC – President Donald Trump used the yearly presidential statement marking the Iranian New Year, Nowruz, to criticize the Iranian Government but also reaffirmed... Read More
PAAIA Celebrates Nowruz on Capitol Hill with Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – On March 19th, 2018, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) hosted its annual Nowruz reception on Capitol Hill. Eight... Read More
Coalition of 10 Iranian American Organizations Hosts Nowruz Celebration in Washington, DC
WASHINGTON, DC – On March 15th, 2018, PAAIA joined nine other Iranian American organizations to host the 4th Annual Community Nowruz celebration... Read More
PAAIA Mourns the Loss of Founding Member, Dr. Bahman Atefi
Washington, D.C. – PAAIA joins the Iranian American Community in mourning the loss of Dr. Bahman Atefi, who passed away suddenly in his... Read More