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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.

Peace & Diplomacy

An empowered Iranian-American community can advance policies that build precedent-setting infrastructures that incentivize peace and diplomacy, not only between the U.S. and Iran, but across the global stage.

Communication and respect are integral to advancing human rights, building economic opportunities, and cultivating a world where Americans and Iranians can work together on areas of mutual interest for the betterment of both nations and the world.

Latest Updates

January 17, 2024

This outcome is very disappointing, even if it is not unexpected given the intense pressure on lawmakers from the White House and many Israel-aligned groups. But it offers a glimmer of hope — no vote demanding accountability for the U.S. provision of weapons to Israel like this has ever been held before.

November 20, 2023

We need a #CeasefireNOW – take action and see if your lawmaker has spoken out in favor of peace: The choice for the U.S., Israel, Palestine is clear: the war and devastation can continue and risk dragging the U.S. and Iran into the fighting, or there can be a ceasefire that sets the table for a sustainable peace.

Equitable Immigration

Ensuring that Iranians have the same opportunities as other nationals to make the U.S. their home can only make our country greater.

Immigrants are what makes America great and are the cornerstone of the inclusivity, justice, and equality necessary to keep the American dream alive.

Related actions

Tell Congress: NO to U.S. Travel Ban to Iran

Seeing our loved ones isn’t a crime, and no government, whether Iranian or American, should prevent us from doing so. Tell Congress: No to banning travel to Iran!

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Latest Updates

August 3, 2023

The National Iranian American Council wrote Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to continue efforts to expedite visas and refugee processing for Iranian nationals, with a specific focus on Iranian students. Unfortunately, Iranian students are encountering difficulties in securing visas via administrative backlogs and unexplained rejections.

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.

Our civil rights should never be sublimated in the name of politics or security. Only by holding our government accountable to their civil rights obligations can we protect those rights for future generations and credibly speak out in support of human rights globally.

Related actions

Tell Congress: NO to U.S. Travel Ban to Iran

Seeing our loved ones isn’t a crime, and no government, whether Iranian or American, should prevent us from doing so. Tell Congress: No to banning travel to Iran!

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Latest Updates

February 22, 2024

The introduction of this bill is a crucial step to officially put our community on the map and open up new resources and benefits – from having better data to address health disparities in our communities, to economic growth opportunities, to increasing our political presence and participation. 

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.

As an American organization, NIAC does not have a role to play in the domestic affairs of Iran. But we do have an obligation to support international human rights standards to which the U.S. and Iran are party.

NIAC’s work on human rights has included helping establish a UN Human Rights Monitor on Iran, securing targeted human rights sanctions against abusers, and lifting US sanctions on communications technology and humanitarian work inside Iran

Related actions

Tweet @ Big Tech for Internet Freedom

Tech companies should make all their products available so ordinary Iranians can access and operate virtual private networks and other tools that allow them to communicate freely in spite of government censorship. Take action by sending a tweet today!

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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.

Our heritage provides us common ground to grow as a community and support one another as we trailblaze in the U.S. From artists and activists to civic leaders and entrepreneurs, Iranian-Americans have made an undeniably positive impact on the fabric of American society. NIAC is proud to work alongside so many of these individuals dedicated to lifting-up our community and contributing to the advancement of the country we call home. Community reminds us of the deeper meaning of our work and why we protect our heritage with such care.

Related actions

Iranian Americans Celebrate LGBT Pride

NIAC invites all of you—LGBTQ+ individuals and allies—to share YOUR stories as part of our #IAPride campaign.

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Latest Updates

November 2, 2023

Our staff and grassroots leaders have been meeting with lawmakers, and we want to invite everyone eager to work for peace to join the on-the-ground advocacy underway with NIAC local chapters and with allied pro-peace organizations in your community. Sign up to volunteer with us for ceasefire now!

Political Power

NIAC works to build political power so that Iranian Americans and our allies have influence on the decisions made by our government and can advance our values through civic and political engagement.

By providing civic education, engaging our community in the policymaking and electoral processes, and organizing our resources through grassroots activism and political giving, NIAC is building a future in which our community’s values and interests are represented in Washington and felt across the country and globe.

Related actions

Demand Congress Protect Against Discrimination

In a disturbing trend, discriminatory state-level bills have been proposed and even passed to restrict the right of Iranian and other immigrants to purchase property based on their national heritage. Urge your Representative in Congress to cosponsor the Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act (H.R. 3697) to prevent these discriminatory laws from taking effect.

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Latest Updates

February 22, 2024

The introduction of this bill is a crucial step to officially put our community on the map and open up new resources and benefits – from having better data to address health disparities in our communities, to economic growth opportunities, to increasing our political presence and participation. 

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