We stand with Iranians fighting for their rights.

We’ve created this action hub to track everything happening on the ground and the actions we’re taking here at home to support them. We recognize that this is a defining moment for our community and we are moved by the bravery, resiliency, and courage on display for the international community.

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These events have demonstrated why it’s so important that we have focused, relentless, organized advocacy that helps our loved ones on the ground. That’s why NIAC is redoubling our work to educate the public, organize our members, and ensure that U.S. policymakers take actions that uplift the cause of human rights and dignity. Here’s what you can do to help.

What NIAC is working on

NIAC condemns, in the strongest terms, the violent crackdown on protesters and continues to stand in solidarity with the people of Iran who have an unquestionable right to speak out against the injustices and repression they face. Don’t miss these statements from NIAC’s president, Jamal Abdi, as events unfold.

The latest updates from NIAC and how we’re supporting Iranians

This is a moment of change and below we cover what we are doing to meet this moment. Fighting for internet freedom in Iran After

Weekend recap and NIAC’s continued response

The images of students fleeing government forces using brutal force this weekend was heart wrenching and abhorrent. Like many of you, it’s deeply troubling seeing

Points of Emphasis for our Washington Meetings

We have been conducting a flurry of meetings in Washington to ensure the Biden Administration and members of the House and Senate are fully informed and taking the right steps to stand with the Iranian people.

Tracking human rights in Iran

Read our latest reports on human rights as protests continue in Iran and across the world. Sign up for NIAC’s Human Rights Tracker emails to get these reports in your inbox.

UN Seeks Accountability from Iran for Human Rights Violations

The United Nations General Assembly Third Committee – which considers measures on human rights – approved a resolution on November 16th condemning the Iranian government’s human rights abuses and expressing support for the Iranian protesters who are fighting for their basic rights and freedom. According to a UN statement, the resolution “sends a message to the Iranian people that the international community stands with them.” Furthermore, it calls “for independent, impartial, and transparent investigations and accountability for the Government of Iran’s continued human rights violations.” Recently, the ambassadors of Germany and Iceland sent a letter to the UN Office in Geneva requesting a special session of the Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The special session is now scheduled to happen on November 24th.

9-Year-Old Kian Pirfalak Reportedly Killed by Iranian Security Forces

Seven were shot dead in Izeh, including 9-year-old boy Kian Pirfalak, as state violence inflicted more tragedy on the people of Iran Wednesday night. Protesters

Iranians Protest on Anniversary of 2019 Protests

Iranians in several cities, including Tehran, took to the streets on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of Bloody November when anti-government protests were brutally quashed

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