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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World Bank Report Outlines “Lost Decade” for Iran Under Sanctions
The World Bank published an important report this month detailing a “lost decade of economic growth for Iran” that pushed millions of Iranian citizens into poverty and economic precarity.
Protected: Take Action: Demand a Permanent Ceasefire to Save Lives
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H.R. 5961 Memo
H.R. 5961 is a reckless piece of legislation that would force the U.S. to renege on the recent prisoner swap with Iran and bar Iranian funds held abroad from being used to purchase food and medicine. NIAC Action strongly opposes H.R. 5961 and urges Members of Congress to vote against it as it is expected to receive a vote on the House floor next week.
Iran’s 1403 Budget, Hijab Enforcement, Recent Executions in Iran, Renewed Expectations for Russian Aircraft Delivery, and More
Read all about these stories in this week’s Iran Unfiltered.
Iran and U.S. Try to Manage Escalation in the Middle East, Raisi Meets with Saudi and Egyptian Leaders, Disqualifications Ahead of Parliamentary Elections, and More
Read all about these stories in this week’s Iran Unfiltered.