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![The TFVA was Reintroduced in the Senate](https://paaia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TFVA-Retintroduced-in-Senate.png)
Bipartisan Temporary Family Visitation Act (TFVA) Reintroduced in the Senate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Shannon KuehnPosition: Director of Communications, PAAIA Email: Shannon@paaia.org Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, D.C. — Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) welcomes the reintroduction of the Temporary Family Visitation Act (TFVA) in
![PAAIA Welcomes Daniel Khoshkepazi as the Director of Civic Engagement and Democracy](https://paaia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PAAIA-Welcomes-Daniel-Khoshkepazi-as-the-Director-of-Civic-Engagement-and-Democracy.png)
PAAIA Welcomes Daniel Khoshkepazi as the Director of Civic Engagement and Democracy
Washington, DC — The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is proud to welcome Daniel Khoshkepazi to our team in his role as the Director of Civic Engagement and Democracy (DCED). This new position
![One Year Anniversary of Woman, Life, Freedom Congressional Briefing](https://paaia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/One-Year-Anniversary-of-Woman-Life-Freedom-Briefing-on-Capitol-Hill.png)
PAAIA Hosts Briefing in Honor of the One Year Anniversary of Woman, Life, Freedom
Last year, the arrest and subsequent death in state custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini lit a spark as women and girls took to the streets to stand up for their fundamental rights. Men and boys
![Meet PAAIA's Fall 2023 CHIP Fellow Anaïs Acree](https://paaia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Meet-PAAIAs-Fall-2023-CHIP-Fellow-Anais-Acree.png)
Meet PAAIA’s Fall 2023 CHIP Fellow: Anaïs Acree
Washington, DC — PAAIA congratulates our Fall 2023 Pezeshkan Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) Fellow Anaïs Acree! Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Anaïs Acree is a senior studying International Affairs and Modern Languages at
![The MAHSA Act Passed the House of Representatives](https://paaia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/The-MAHSA-Act-Passed-the-House-of-Representatives.png)
The MAHSA Act Passes the House of Representatives!
Washington, D.C. — Today, the MAHSA Act has finally passed in the House of Representatives with 410 votes of support! Coinciding with the week of the one year anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death, this win
![Nader Granmayeh Reflects on Internship with Senator Chris Murphy](https://paaia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Nader-Granmayeh-Shares-his-Experience-Interning-for-Senator-Chris-Murphy.png)
Nader Granmayeh Shares his Experience Interning with Senator Chris Murphy
Pezeshkan Family Capitol Hill Internship Program Fellow Nader Granmayeh is a senior studying political science at Yale University. Below, he reflects on his internship in the office of U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT). “This past summer, I
![Saba Mehrzad Reflects on Internship with House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark](https://paaia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Saba-Mehrzad-Reflects-on-Internship-with-Democratic-House-Whip-Katherine-Clark.png)
Saba Mehrzad Reflects on Internship with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark
Pezeshkan Family Capitol Hill Internship Program Fellow Saba Mehrzad is a rising junior at Harvard College pursuing a joint-degree in Computer Science and Government. This summer, she interned in the Office of the Democratic Whip
![Kevin Mani Reflects on Internship with Senator Richard Blumenthal](https://paaia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Kevin-Mani-Reflects-on-Internship-with-Sen-Richard-Blumental.png)
Kevin Mani Shares his Experience Interning with Senator Blumenthal
PAAIA’s Pezeshkan Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) Fellow Kevin Mani is a senior at Boston University’s College of Communication majoring in Journalism and minoring in TV & Film Production. Below, he discusses his internship with
![Persia Zurita Reflects on Internship with APS World Languages Department](https://paaia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Persia-Zurita-Reflects-on-Internship-with-APS-World-Languages-Department.png)
Persia Zurita Reflects on Internship with APS World Languages Department
PAAIA’s 2023 Ansari Fellow, Persia Zurita, is a rising sophomore at George Washington University studying Political Science, Philosophy, and International Affairs with a concentration in Security Policy. Below, she reflects on her internship in the
![Kian Rajaeian Shares his Experience Interning for California State Senator Tom Umberg](https://paaia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Kian-Rajaeian-Shares-his-Experience-Interning-for-California-State-Senator-Tom-Umberg.png)
Kian Rajaeian Shares his Experience Interning with CA State Senator Tom Umberg
PAAIA Summer Ansari Fellow, Kian Rajaeian, is a rising senior at Arizona State University majoring in Political Science with a minor in Philosophy. Below, Kian reflects on his summer internship with State Senator Tom Umberg
![PAAIA is Seeking a Director of Civic Engagement and Democracy](https://paaia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PAAIA-is-Hiring-for-a-Director-of-Civic-Engagement-and-Democracy.png)
PAAIA is Hiring a New Director of Civic Engagement and Democracy!
The Position The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is seeking a Director of Civic Engagement and Democracy. Description The Director of Civic Engagement and Democracy (DCED) plays a key role in educating and
![PAAIA Statement on Potential Hostage Deal](https://paaia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PAAIA-Statement-on-Potential-Hostage-Deal.png)
PAAIA Statement on Potential Hostage Deal
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Biden Administration reportedly reached a deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran to release 5 Iranian American hostages in exchange for a number of jailed Iranians and eventual access to
![The TFVA is Reintroduced with Bipartisan Support](https://paaia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-TFVA-is-Reintroduced-with-Bipartisan-Support.png)
The Temporary Family Visitation Act (TFVA) Reintroduced with Bipartisan Support
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Shannon Kuehn Position: Director of Communications, PAAIA Email: Shannon@paaia.org Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, D.C. — The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) welcomes the reintroduction of the Temporary Family Visitation Act (TFVA) in the
!["The 2023 Civic Leaders Summit was a Success!" on top of an image of Iranian American youth in front of the U.S. Capitol](https://paaia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/The-2023-Farokhzad-Civic-Leaders-Summit-was-a-Success.png)
The 2023 Farokhzad Civic Leaders Summit was a Success!
From July 9 – 15, we hosted our second Farokhzad Civic Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C.! 33 Iranian American high schoolers and counselors from 7 states across the country came together for a transformative week building leadership skills,
![The MAHSA Act was Introduced in the Senate](https://paaia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-MAHSA-Act-was-Introduced-in-the-Senate-Today.png)
PAAIA Celebrates MAHSA Act Introduction in the Senate
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced the Mahsa Amini Human rights and Security Accountability Act or “MAHSA Act” in the Senate! The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans