Spotlighting Iranian Cinema as We Prepare for the Travel Ban’s Comeback
See the film we just screened, find answers to questions and resources, and organize in your community opposing the return of the Muslim Travel Ban
What Harris and Trump should say about Iran
Tonight’s debate offers both candidates the chance to get real about how to deal with Tehran
VP Harris Selects Governor Tim Walz as Running Mate
Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Governor Tim Walz as her running mate in her campaign for President. Walz, the Democratic Governor of Minnesota is a moderate from a rural district who has adopted popular progressive policies as Governor. If Harris wins her campaign for President, Walz will become the next Vice President of the United States.
Dozens of Civil Society Organizations Demand Federal Investigation Into Israeli Campaign Targeting Americans
Today NIAC led 30+ organizations in demanding the Biden administration call for an investigation and accountability into covert Israeli influence operations targeting Americans.
Could Kamala Harris Shift Gears on Biden’s Disastrous Middle East Approach?
The possibility of a Kamala Harris-led Presidential ticket has generated cautious excitement for voters who felt badly burned by Joe Biden and his handling of the war in Gaza. Critically, Harris called for a ceasefire more forcefully than Biden and has consistently demonstrated more empathy for Palestinians in her public remarks.
Call your lawmakers to protest Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress
Call your representatives in Congress to demand they protest Bibi Netanyahu’s address on July 24
NIAC Progress Report as of April 2024
Transparency is core to NIAC’s values. Here is a breakdown of some of our work in 2024 through the month of April.
NIAC Action New York travels to Washington DC to demand a Ceasefire Now and No War with Iran
NIAC Action’s New York Chapter sponsored and led a team of 23 volunteers from New York City down to D.C. to meet with leading lawmakers from New York – including staff for the Senate majority and House minority leaders – to call for a ceasefire, halting an escalation to war with Iran, surging humanitarian aid and halting all offensive weapons transfers to Israel.
بانک آمریکا به دلیل تبعیض علیه ایرانیان مورد شکایت قرار گرفته است
بررسی پرونده «عبدالله نیا علیه بَنک آو اَمَریکا» می‌تواند تاثیر مهمی بر تلاش‌ها برای حفاظت از حقوق مدنی و دسترسی عادلانه به خدمات بانکی و مالی برای جامعه ایرانی در آمریکا داشته باشد. سازمان نایاک که خود سال‌ها بر روی موضوع بستن حساب‌های ایرانیان آمریکایی توسط بانک‌ها از
Bank of America is being sued for discriminating against Iranians
The case, Nia v. Bank of America, could have a significant impact on efforts to safeguard civil rights and equitable financial access for Iranian Americans. NIAC, which has consulted the plaintiff’s legal team and worked to combat the issue of banks closing the accounts of Iranian Americans.
California Legislature Introduces the MENA Inclusion Act🎉
The introduction of this bill is a crucial step to officially put our community on the map and open up new resources and benefits – from having better data to address health disparities in our communities, to economic growth opportunities, to increasing our political presence and participation.
NIAC Progress Report as of January 2024
Transparency is core to NIAC’s values. Here is a breakdown of some of our work in 2024 through the month of January