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Nowruz and the Cyrus Cylinder Resolution Introduced in Congress
March 21, 2013, Washington D.C. – Representatives Henry Waxman (D-CA/33rd) and Peter Roskam (R-IL/6th) introduced a bipartisan resolution (H.Res.130) in the U.S. Congress on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, recognizing the Iranian New Year (Nowruz) and
Congressional Round-Up
Round-Up 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
Nowruz Messages from Secretary Kerry & Leader Pelosi
March 21, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Secretary of State John Kerry and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi yesterday released statements to mark the celebration of Nowruz Holiday and the arrival of spring. In their statements both
PAAIA Hosts Annual Nowruz Reception on Capitol Hill
March 19, 2013, Washington, D.C. – On March 14, 2013, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), in conjunction with Congressman Michael M. Honda (D-CA/17th), Congressman J. Randy Forbes (R-VA/4th)VA), Congressman Frank Wolf (R-VA/10th),
For PAAIA CHIP Fellow, the Curtain of Stereotypes Has Been Pulled Back
By: Hadi Sedigh March 19, 2013, Washington, D.C. – For the past three months, I have worked as a legislative fellow in the office of Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, who represents the 9th District of New
PAAIA Creates New Nowruz Project Resources for Iranian American Families
Do you have a child in elementary school who wants to share information about Nowruz with his classmates? Are you a parent who is interested in celebrating our New Year with your child’s classmates, teachers,
The Persian Square: Coming to an iPad Near You
Drawing on everything from Ralph Waldo Emerson’s odes to his beloved Persian poets to Pierre Omidyar’s founding of eBay, The Persian Square culls together stunning images and sharp storytelling, weaving a modern, multimedia tapestry of
PAAIA Launches New Summer Internship Program
Are you a rising junior or senior in college? Are you looking for a summer internship that will give you hands on experience in your field of study or interest? Well, look no further! PAAIA has
Support the Introduction of Legislation Acknowledging Nowruz and the Cyrus Cylinder
February 28, 2013, Washington D.C. – Representatives Henry Waxman (D-33rd/CA) and Peter Roskam (R-6th/IL) plan on introducing a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. Congress recognizing the Iranian New Year (Nowruz) and acknowledging that the Cyrus
Your Help is Needed!
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. 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
Vali Nasr Named One of the 50 Most Powerful Democrats on Foreign Policy
PAAIA News Striving to be the credible voice of the Iranian American community. We are PAAIA. Vali Nasr Named One of the 50 Most Powerful Democrats on Foreign Policy September 7, 2012, Washington D.C. –
Urge the Obama Administration to Take Measures to Assist Financially Beleaguered Iranian Students
According to data from the Institute of International Education, there are currently 6,892 students from Iran studying at colleges and universities in the United States. PAAIA has been contacted by Iranian students on F-1 visas
Iranian Students Facing Financial Distress in U.S.
February 19, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Pouran (not her real name) is a young graduate student studying at one of the most prestigious universities in the United States. With only six credits left, she has been looking
Congressional Round-Up
Round-Up 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
Meet PAAIA’s Spring 2013 CHIP Fellows
Spring 2013 CHIP InternHadi Sedigh Spring 2013 CHIP InternShahrooz Shahandeh February 15, 2013, Washington, D.C. – There are two new Iranian Americans on Capitol Hill this spring. Hadi Sedigh and Shahrooz Shahandeh are PAAIA’s Capitol