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.
The publication of these frequently asked questions is yet another important move by the Biden administration to stand for internet freedom in Iran. During the past four months of protests we have seen Iranian authorities throttle internet access and target protesters and rights activists via their online activities.
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
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The killing of Mahsa Amini, a 21-year-old Iranian girl in the custody of the “moral security police”, sparked the most intense protests and brutal crackdown
82 civil and political activists, along with survivors of Iranian government violence, have emphasized their commitment to human rights principles by publishing a text referred
Farhad Meysami, a longtime civil activist who protested the mandatory hijab, was released from prison on Friday, February 10th. “The greatest power mankind has is
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