March 5, 2012, Washington, D.C. – In a riveting TED talk, the Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, traces 2600 years of Middle Eastern history through one single object – The Cyrus Cylinder.  The

By Fardad Yazdi March 8, 2012, Los Angeles, CA – The Iranian New Year, Nowruz, is a traditional time of giving for Iranian Americans. This year, it is an occasion for all Iranians to give

Coming Soon:  PAAIA’s 2012 Survey of Iranian Americans March 6, 2012, Washington, D.C. –  The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) announced today that it has again commissioned Zogby Research Services to conduct a

March 1, 2012, Washington, D.C. – Things have been moving fast and furiously at Dr. Milad Pooran’s campaign for 6th Congressional District of Maryland.  Thanks to the help of so many supporters, Dr. Pooran has

February 29, 2012, Los Angeles, CA – Pacific Symphony is pleased to offer a 20% discount to PAAIA members for its Nowruz event. Members should use promo code: PAAIA to obtain the discount. Click on

February 27, 2012, Los Angeles, CA – On behalf of all Iranian Americans, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) congratulates director Asghar Farhadi on winning the best foreign language film for “A Separation”

  Dear friends, It’s almost time to celebrate! The Iranian year 1390 is coming to a close, and what better way to bring in Norooz 1391 with a dinner/dancing banquet with family and friends? The Columbia Iranian Students’ Association has been

PAAIA Advocates to Protect Persian Artifacts   February 16, 2012, Washington, D.C – Last week, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) contacted Senator Robert Menendez regarding his amendment to the Iran Sanctions, Accountability

February 22, 2012, Washington, D.C. – On February 12, 2012, PAAIA members and friends gathered in support of Dr. Milad Pooran in his bid for 6th Congressional District of Maryland. The event was co-sponsored by

February 16, 2012, Washington, D.C –  Last week, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) contacted Senator Robert Menendez regarding his amendment to the Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Human Rights Act of 2012, and

Bay Area Public Information Sessions on Iran Sanctions Feb 23 & 26 Legal Implications of the Iran Sanctions Laws: Get the latest information and advice on the Iran Sanctions Regulations and ensure you are in

Iran Sanctions – Legal Implications for Iranian Americans   Iranian American Bar Association (IABA) National Iranian American Council Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) Samuel Jordan Center for Persian Studies and Culture Strategic Business

PAAIA Launches Capitol Hill Internship Program   February 7, 2012, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is pleased to announce the launch of its Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP), which

By Asian Law Caucus February 9, 2012, SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Asian Law Caucus, a San Francisco-based civil rights organization, released a Farsi-language translation of its Know-Your-Rights publication on the Iranian Transactions Regulations (“Iran

“This was an amazing tool to have. The children could not take their eyes off the presentation and had question after question about Iran and Eid. The activity sheets were a God-send and really emphasized