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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
U.S. BUSINESS LEADERS TO PRESIDENT TRUMP: REFUGEES ENRICH AMERICA
Washington, DC – Eighty prominent industry professionals published an open letter to President Trump yesterday urging him to reconsider his Executive Order banning... Read More