
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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نایاک از تصویب لایحه تبعیض آمیز فلوریدا که شهروندان «کشورهای مدنظر» را هدف قرار میدهد عمیقا ابراز تاسف کرد
واشنگتن دیسی – جمال عبدی مدیر سازمان نایاک در واکنش به تصویب قانون تبعیض آمیز ایالت فلوریدا که هدف آن محدودکردن فروش املاک و مستغلات به اتباع «کشورهای مدنظر» از جمله چین، روسیه، ایران، کوبا، کره شمالی، ونزوئلا و سوریه است بیانیه زیر را صادرکرد:
Call Texas State House out on ban on Iranians from owning property
Texas Governor Abbott has announced that he plans on signing legislation banning Iranians from owning property in his state. We must mobilize in the Texas State House to stop this legislation from seeing the light of day. Take action now by calling Texas State House Members>>
Discriminatory Florida Bills Target Real Estate Purchases from Immigrant Communities
A series of new laws have been introduced in states throughout the country and at the federal level which aim to restrict the ability to purchase property on the basis of national origin. Bills in Florida – HB 1355 and SB 264 – are moving quickly and risk further eroding the rights of immigrant communities in the state. At the time of writing, HB 1355 had been reported favorably by the appropriations committee while SB 264 passed the Senate on a unanimous vote.
Redefining Middle Eastern Alliances: Sultan of Oman Mediates Diplomatic Shifts Between Iran and Egypt, Iran’s Hijab Law: A Tug of War between Government and Citizens, Iranian Diplomat and Belgian Aid Worker Released in Oman-Mediated Exchange, and more
Redefining Middle Eastern Alliances: Sultan of Oman Mediates Diplomatic Shifts Between Iran and Egypt, Iran’s Hijab Law: A Tug of War between Government and Citizens, Iranian Diplomat and Belgian Aid Worker Released in Oman-Mediated Exchange, and more. Read all about these storie in our latest Iran Unfiltered.
From Dentistry to Defense: Ali Akbar Ahmadian’s Rise to Secretary of Supreme National Security Council, Iran and Russia Sign Railway Agreement, Reactions Following the Execution of Three Young Men, and more
From Dentistry to Defense: Ali Akbar Ahmadian’s Rise to Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Iran and Russia Sign Agreement to Complete North-South Railway Connecting Asia to Europe, Five Iranian Border Guards Killed in Sistan and Baluchistan Clash, Reactions Pour In Following Execution of Three Young Men in Isfahan House Case, and more. Read all about these stories and more in our latest Iran Unfiltered.