The MAHSA Act codifies sanctions on the Supreme Leader of Iran, the President of Iran, and their offices for human rights abuses and support of terrorism

The Concurrent Iran Resolution is an important step in the multi-pronged approach PAAIA is taking to work on bipartisan legislation that commits lawmakers to support the Iranian people’s aspirations for human rights and democracy

As the trusted Iranian American organization that members of Congress turn to for support and advice, PAAIA works to advance bipartisan legislative opportunities that serve the interests of our community, and in support of the democratic aspirations of the people of Iran

From School Board to State Representative, Iranian Americans nationwide took democracy into their own hands and ran for office

The situation in Iran calls for a vigorous independent investigative and accountability mechanism

Nadia Akbari is a rising senior at UC Berkeley pursuing a degree in Political Science. This summer, she interned with the State Department’s Bureau of East Asian & Pacific Affairs Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands desk

Sarah Shahabi is a dual-degree student pursuing a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University as well as a J.D. from the Boston University School of Law

Emma Shahabi worked as a legal intern with the Environmental Crimes Strike Force at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office

The letter calls on the United Nations to expel Iran from the body’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)

PAAIA and our esteemed panel briefed an audience of over 200 congressional staffers and others on the ongoing developments in Iran, and discussed ways that the U.S. government can better support the people of Iran in areas such as human rights and access to independent internet services in light of the ongoing protests in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini

The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) strongly condemns recent political mailers targeting Sam Yebri and his campaign for Los Angeles City Council. The mailers, sent by his opponent, Katy Young Yaroslavsky, place Sam’s

PAAIA and PARS Equality Center urge the United Nations Human Rights Council to take action and stand with the people of Iran

Iranian security forces in Tehran conducted a violent siege against university students in Tehran who were peacefully protesting