National poll gathers accurate demographic and attitudinal information about the Iranian American community April 18, 2013, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) today released the findings of its fifth national public opinion

April 17, 2013, Washington, D.C. – In the aftermath of the second deadly earthquake to strike Iran within a week, a coalition of Iranian American, human rights, and humanitarian organizations have reiterated their call for President

April 16, 2013, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is proud to announce the winners of the “I am Cyrus” contest. The contest, sponsored in part by Mission: Restore, was

April 15, 2013, Washington, D.C. – PAAIA trustees, members, and staff are profoundly shocked and horrified by the explosions that resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries in Boston today. Such acts of indiscriminate violence and terror defy comprehension.

Eight highly accomplished Iranian Americans will be awarded the 2013 Ellis Island Medal of Honor on May 11th, 2013 for “exemplifying outstanding qualities in both their personal and professional lives, while continuing to preserve the

April 11, 2013, Washington D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), along with a number of other Iranian American organizations, submitted a letter to President Obama on Thursday. In the letter, the

Congress is considering a number of legislative initiatives that may be of interest to the Iranian American community.  The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a round-up on the status of the legislation.

On April 7th, 2013, the New York chapters of PAAIA and the Iranian American Bar Association co-hosted their third annual Nowruz banquet in the New York County Lawyers Association ballroom. The evening featured a cocktail

April 11, 2013, Washington, D.C. – The Atlantic Council issued a new report on April 4th outlining U.S. foreign policy goals regarding Iran, and suggesting steps the Obama administration can take to achieve them.  The

Several weeks ago, PAAIA announced a partnership with the Institute of International Education (IIE) to provide emergency grants of $2,000 each to Iranian students in the US who are facing financial difficulties due to the recent

April 10, 2013, Washington, D.C. – PAAIA has extended the deadline for the OGHAB summer internship program to April 26, 2013. The PAAIA Opportunities for Growth, High Achievement, and Betterment program (OGHAB) represents one of PAAIA’s

  April 9, 2013, Washington, D.C. – With the May 11, 2013 elections fast approaching, the campaigns of Bobby Abtahi for the Dallas, Texas City Council and Amir Omar for mayor of Richardson, Texas continue

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March 26, 2013, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is proud to announce that it is bringing the “Best of the Noor Iranian Film Festival” to San Diego this spring.

As noted in recent communications, a large number of Iranian students who are currently studying in the United States on F-1 visas are experiencing severe financial hardship due to the devaluation of the rial (Iranian