Human Rights Twitter Account
Launched NIAC’s Human Rights Twitter account. The tracker not only forcefully condemns the human rights abuses of the Iranian government, but also explores the issues of arbitrary arrests, suppression of protests, immigrant rights, and lack of social freedoms endured by the people of Iran.
Protecting global academic exchange with Neuromatch Academy
Protected global academic exchange by working with Neuromatch Academy (NMA), an online summer school based in the U.S., after the academy was barred from including Iranians in their programs due to U.S. sanctions. We successfully worked with NMA to urge the Treasury to issue a specific license enabling it to..Read more >
Celebrating Pride with Iranian American Voices
Amplified the voices of LGBTQ+ Iranian Americans for Pride month by featuring and cataloguing the stories, videos, and photos of queer and trans members of our community on IAPride.com.
Panel: A “Maximum Pressure” Exit Strategy on the Iran Nuclear Deal
Hosted a panel of experts to accompany the report launch, which included remarks from NIAC President Jamal Abdi, Suzanne DiMaggio, Senior fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Joe Cirincione, former President of the Ploughshares Fund, and Sanam Shantyaei of France24.
#ScienceOverSanctions
Protected global academic exchange by working with Neuromatch Academy (NMA), an online summer school based in the U.S., after the academy was barred from including Iranians in their programs due to U.S. sanctions. We successfully worked with NMA to urge the Treasury to issue a specific license enabling it to..Read more >
COVID-19 Medical Panel in Farsi
Hosted a medical panel on the COVID-19 pandemic to better understand how we can all stay safe and healthy during this crisis. The discussion included topics on how the virus is transmitted, its symptoms, and how you can protect yourself, your loved ones, and the country.
Advocated for Police Reforms
Joined over 400 organizations to call on Congress to demilitarize the police alongside over 400 organizations, including by offering recommendations for Congress to pass immediately in an effort to address systemic racism and police violence.
Launched COVID-19 Resources Hub
Created a COVID-19 resource hub that outlines information for employers, offers general financial information, provides mental health resources, and details other resources available to our community.
Supported #BLM
Stood in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of the brutal police killing of George Floyd, including by hosting a panel discussion with James Burch of the Anti-Police Terror Project and Azadeh Shahshahani of Project South to discuss systemic racism in the U.S.
Pressed DNC for JCPOA Return
Alongside our pro-diplomacy partners, called on the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to support an unequivocal U.S. return to the Iran nuclear deal as part of the its 2020 Democratic Platform.
Advocated for the Release of Dr. Asgari
Alongside Iranian-American organizations nationwide, we urged ICE to release Iranian national Dr. Sirous Asgari who was unjustly detained by the agency and held in conditions that heightened risk of contracting coronavirus.
Launched NIACast
Premiered NIACast, the NIAC podcast that brings together NIAC staff, experts and analysts, and members of our community to break down current political issues, celebrate arts and culture, and discuss the most pressing issues of the day.