Areas of Work
From being the trusted voice on U.S.- Iran relations, to pushing forth legislation that protects individuals of Iranian heritage from systematic discrimination, to celebrating our cultural heritage, NIAC creates a lasting impact in the lives of the members of our community.
Advancing Peace & Diplomacy
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Advocating for Equitable Immigration
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Protecting Civil Rights
America’s founders enshrined the inalienable rights of all people in our Constitution and Americans have fought for generations to secure and protect those rights. Read more ›
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Spotlighting Human Rights
Raising up the struggles faced by Iranian human rights defenders and holding the Iranian government to international human rights standards is essential to building a future in which the U.S. and Iran enjoy positive relations. NIAC consistently condemns human rights violations by Iran’s government and calls for all prisoners of conscience to be released. Read more ›
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Celebrating Community & Culture
NIAC takes immense pride in the rich tapestry that makes up the Iranian-American community and culture. Our heritage provides us common ground to grow as a community as we trailblaze in the U.S. Read more ›
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Building Political Power
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Support Our Work
NIAC is funded by the Iranian-American community and prominent American foundations. NIAC does not receive funds from the United States government nor from the Iranian government.
Contributions made to NIAC are 100% tax-deductible. Contributions made to NIAC Action are not tax-deductible.
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House Responds to Israeli-Iranian Missile Exchange by Taking Rights Away From Americans
“This bill is very concerning because it’s the beginning of a process of criminalizing something that is very normal for many people, which is traveling to Iran,” said Ryan Costello, policy director at the National Iranian American Council. “If you’re an American citizen, the government should not be controlling where you can travel.”
NIAC Progress Report as of April 2024
Transparency is core to NIAC’s values. Here is a breakdown of some of our work in 2024 through the month of April.
With Israel and Iran on the Brink, Congress Doubles Down on War Path in the House
Congress is exploiting recent tensions to jam through a series of hawkish approaches toward Iran and the Middle East as a whole, including legislation to push forward a ban on U.S. travel to Iran and a package that provides billions to send weapons to Israel and an expansion of broad Iran sanctions.
The Tragic Death of Nika Shakarami: New Details and Ongoing Controversy, “Plan Noor” Met with Women’s Stories of “Psychological Abuse” and Violence, Iranian Government Breaks 80-Year Inflation Record, Half the Population Struggles with Caloric Intake, and More
Read all about these stories in this week’s Iran Unfiltered, a digest tracking Iranian politics & society by the National Iranian American Council
Hijab Enforcement Escalates Amid Growing Tensions and Public Dissent, Iran and Pakistan Sign Eight Cooperation Agreements, Football Authorities Criticized for Fining Esteghlal Captain, and More
Read all about these stories in this week’s Iran Unfiltered, a digest tracking Iranian politics & society by the National Iranian American Council