UPDATE: Jason Rezaian Convicted in Iran
October 12, 2015 Washington, D.C. – According to Iranian media sources, Jason Rezaian, an Iranian American journalist, has been convicted by an Iranian court. Rezaian was tried on four charges, including espionage. The court failed to
Bita Daryabari, PAAIA’s 2010 Philanthropist of the Year, donates $1.5 million to UC Davis’s Persian Studies Program
October 11, 2015, Washington, DC — Iranian American philanthropist Bita Daryabari recently donated $1.5 million to University of California, Davis to amplify its Persian Studies program. Daryabari has also donated to both Stanford University and
US Congress introduces new bills concerning implementation of the Iran Nuclear Deal
October 11, 2015, Washington, DC – The House of Representatives passed the “Justice for Victims of Iranian Terrorism Act” (HR.3457) on Thursday, October 1st, with a vote of 251-173. A similar bill (S.2086) has also
The Public Health Impact of the Iran Nuclear Deal
October 11, 2015, Washington, DC — Dr. Ali Lotfizadeh and Dr. Mohsen Malekinejad, two doctors and public health professionals affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco, wrote an Op-Ed about the Iran Nuclear Deal’s
Senator Chris Coons marks victory for Iran Deal, has concerns for implementation
September 17, 2015, Washington, DC – On the final day of the sixty-day voting period granted by the Nuclear Agreement Review Act, Senator Chris Coons spoke at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, marking the
PAAIA Releases Final Video in National Communications Campaign, feat. Maz Jobrani
September 24, 2015, Washington, DC – PAAIA is proud to present its final advertisement in its national advertisement campaign supporting the Iran Nuclear Deal, “Step Up,” featuring comedian Maz Jobrani. The advertisement calls on the
PAAIA Mentorship Alumna Donya Nasser becomes the First Iranian American U.S. Youth Observer to the United Nations
September 18th, 2015, Washington, D.C. – In July, 2015, Donya Nasser became the first Iranian American to be appointed as the U.S. Youth Observer to the United Nations. An incredibly inspiring young professional, she seeks
Cyrus Habib Announces Bid for Washington State Lieutenant Governor
September 18, 2015, Washington, D.C. – Today, Washington State Senator Cyrus Habib announced his candidacy for the Washington State Lieutenant Governor. If successful, Habib will become the first Iranian American to be elected to the
Iranian American groups call for a thorough investigation into the slaying of Shayan Mazroei
September 17, 2015, Washington, DC — Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), along with the Iranian American Bar Association and the PARS Equality Center, sent a letter to the District Attorney of Orange
UPDATE: Nuclear Negotiations Center, September 17, 2015
Nuclear Negotiation Center Update –September 16, 2015 Update: Washington, D.C. – On September 10, 2015, the U.S. Senate voted to uphold the Obama administration’s historic nuclear agreement with Iran. On a procedural vote, a resolution of
Donate to PAAIA’s IA-100 to continue our hard work in reuniting families
PAAIA is working towards passing the TFVA which will create a new visa category that will allow the family members of U.S. citizens and permanent residents to visit from abroad. Currently, family members must apply to visit their relatives in the U.S. through B-2 visas which results in an unnecessarily high denial rate due to presumptions that the applicants intend to immigrate. The new visa category created by the TFVA will provide an opportunity for family members to visit their U.S. relatives without the worry of visa overstays.