NIAC Letter to the Seattle City Council
Washington, DC – Jamal Abdi, President of the National Iranian American Council, issued the following letter to the Seattle City Council.
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.
NIAC stands with the Iranian people and supports their aspirations for their rights, dignity, and fundamental change. Combat misinformation by reading more about our policy stances below.
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.
Washington, DC – Jamal Abdi, President of the National Iranian American Council, issued the following letter to the Seattle City Council.
Washington, DC – Ryan Costello, Policy Director of the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement applauding the Biden administration’s publication of new licensing
Congratulations to the Iranian voices that organized for this unprecedented victory and the advocates and officials who helped make it possible. This is a monumental, tangible achievement to punish the Islamic Republic for its mass abuses of women.
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Siamak Namazi—an Iranian-American dual national who has been imprisoned in Iran since 2015— has appealed to President Biden to pursue negotiations with the Iranian government
With four prisoners already executed following allegations of sham trials, renewed fears of two additional executions triggered concern inside and outside of Iran. Reports indicated
Prominent Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti was arrested after she took to Instagram to condemn the government for its execution of 23 year-old Mohsen Shekari, who
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