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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
Iranian American Organizations Welcome 9th Circuit Court Ruling Against Trump Travel Ban 3.0
December 23, 2017 Washington, DC – A coalition of Iranian American organizations, including Iranian American Bar Association (IABA), Pars Equality Center, and the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), released the following joint statement regarding
Thank you for being part of the PAAIA community!
Dear Friends of PAAIA, Thank you for being a part of the PAAIA community! Because of your generosity, PAAIA is building on our mission to unite the Iranian American community, promote its image, support its advancement
PAAIA Emerging Leader, Yassamin Ansari, Discusses the Importance of Supporting Iranian American Candidates for Public Office
SAN FRANCISCO – Yassamin Ansari, a member of PAAIA’s Emerging Leaders program, an initiative designed to engage the next generation of Iranian Americans in policy and public service, recently spoke with PAAIA about the importance of supporting Iranian
COMMUNITY RESOURCE: Iranian American Bar Association Provides Overview of the Current Situation with Travel Ban 3.0
COMMUNITY RESOURCE – The Iranian American Bar Association (IABA), a Coalition Partner of PAAIA, Provides Overview of the Current Situation with Travel Ban 3.0 The U.S. Supreme Court Allows Travel Ban 3.0
Congresswoman Chu Introduces Legislation Blocking President Trump’s Travel Ban 3.0 – PAAIA Urges Members of Congress to Support H.R. 4271
Congresswoman Chu Introduces Legislation Blocking President Trump’s Travel Ban 3.0 – PAAIA Urges Members of Congress to Support H.R. 4271 Washington, D.C. – Responding to President Trump’s Travel Ban 3.0, Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) recently introduced legislation to block