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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 home on Monday night. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, his
PAAIA Leads Effort to Uncover Stats that Show Waiver Provisions Not Implemented Under Travel Ban 3.0
For Immediate Release: Contact: Morad Ghorban Email: morad@45.33.40.89 Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – A coalition of Iranian American organizations, including the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), the Iranian American Bar Association (IABA), and the Pars Equality Center,
PAAIA Applauds Supreme Court Ruling in Persian Artifacts Case
Washington, DC – Recently, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling rejecting the seizure of ancient Persian artifacts from a Chicago museum to satisfy a $71.5 million court judgment
PAAIA Congratulates Saba Sheibani on Her Appointment to a Judgeship in San Diego County
Washington, D.C. – Recently, Leila Golestaneh Austin, Executive Director of PAAIA, released the following statement congratulating Saba Sheibani on her appointment to a judgeship in the San Diego County Superior Court: “PAAIA congratulates Saba Sheibani on
Board of Directors of IAPAC Appointed for 2018 Election Cycle
March 6, 2018, Washington, D.C. – The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the connected Political Action Committee (PAC) of PAAIA, today announced its 2018 – 2019 Board of Directors. The new board members were chosen
Pouria Abbassi on Civic Engagement, Political Participation, and His New Role as CEO of ASUCLA
Washington, D.C., February 21, 2018 – The Associated Students of UCLA (ASUCLA) recently announced the appointment of Mr. Pouria Abbassi, a member of PAAIA’s Board of Directors, as the organization’s new Executive Director and CEO.
PAAIA and Iranian American Coalition Works with Senators to Seek Clarification of the Travel Ban “Waiver” Process
For Immediate Release: Contact: Morad Ghorban Email: Morad@paaia.org Phone: (202)-828-8370 Washington, DC – Today Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) sent a bipartisan letter to the State Department and the Department of Homeland
ACCESS and PAAIA are deeply disheartened by the decision to exclude MENA category from U.S. Census
Washington, DC – ACCESS and the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) are disappointed by the Office of Management & Budget’s decision to exclude a Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) category in the
PAAIA Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Hear Travel Ban Challenge
Washington, DC – Today, the Supreme Court announced that it will hear a challenge to the Trump administration’s latest iteration of the Travel Ban. This news comes just one week before the anniversary of the first
PAAIA Welcomes President Trump’s Decision to Waive Sanctions Under the Iran Nuclear Deal, Concerned Over Reckless Rhetoric Threatening the Future of the Deal
January 12, 2018 Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) welcomes President Trump’s decision to waive nuclear-related sanctions against Iran, upholding a critical component of the Iran Nuclear Agreement. PAAIA’s annual scientific
PAAIA Drafts Coalition Letter Requesting Clarification of the “Waiver” Process Outlined in Travel Ban 3.0
Washington, DC – In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision to lift the stay on the Travel Ban, PAAIA, along with its coalition of civil society, advocacy, and legal organizations, received numerous reports of
How the President Can Support Iran’s Protesters
Leila Golestaneh Austin, Executive Director, PAAIA Washington, DC — As Americans of Iranian heritage, we watch the protests of the many brave Iranian citizens with compassion and respect for fearlessly voicing their discontent with the country’s long-standing
PAAIA Interviews Iranian American candidate for New York State Senate, Sarmad Khojasteh
Washington, DC – Sarmad Khojasteh, an Iranian American running for New York State Senate, recently spoke with the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) about his campaign for public office, his family’s immigrant story,
Resolutions Supporting the Rights of Iranian People are Introduced in Congress
WASHINGTON – Responding to the recent protests taking place in Iran, several resolutions have been introduced in the House and Senate expressing support for the rights of the Iranian protesters and encouraging the Trump Administration to accelerate
PAAIA Issues Statement on Protests in Iran
December 31, 2017 Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) issued the following statement regarding reports of numerous peaceful protests by Iranian citizens across multiple cities in Iran. “As Americans of