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.

Where We Stand

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.

Action Hub

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.

بیانیه نایاک در رابطه با اعدام محسن شکاری

Click here to read this in English. واشنگتن دی‌سی – شورای ملی ایرانیان آمریکا (نایاک) با صدور بیانیه‌ای اعدام محسن شکاری، معترض ۲۳ ساله که

Statement on the Execution of Mohsen Shekari

The execution of Mohsen Shekari just weeks after a sham trial is an outrage and a profound miscarriage of justice, and represents yet another young life ended by the Islamic Republic’s brutality. The National Iranian American Council unequivocally condemns the execution of Shekari and calls on the Iranian government to halt all executions and free the 18,000 prisoners who have been unjustly detained.

NIAC Welcomes Biden Administration Commitment for UN Pressure on Iran over Brutal Crackdown

Washington, DC – NIAC welcomes today’s announcement from U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield in support of establishing an independent UN investigative mechanism to

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.