PAAIA PAAIA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, organization advancing the interests of Iranian Americans policymakers and the American public at large.

The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans, PAAIA, Inc., is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, nonsectarian 501(c)(4) organization that serves the interests of Iranian Americans and represents the community before U.S. We work to foster greater understanding between the people of Iran and the United States, expand opportunities for the active participation of Iranian Americans in the democratic proc

ess at all levels of government and in the public debate, and provide opportunities for advancement for our next generation. PAAIA believes in respectful, constructive, healthy debate of any and all issues. As a result, PAAIA will not tolerate character attacks, personal attacks, or foul language on our page. We reserve the right to delete comments that we deem to be an unhealthy form of debate. We thank you for your participation and we hope that you will comment on our page in a constructive, positive, respectful manner.

Visit the link in our bio to read more about these amendments and contact your representatives today.
07/13/2026

Visit the link in our bio to read more about these amendments and contact your representatives today.

We’re thankful for all of the new cosponsors of this legislation. Visit PAAIA action alerts to contact your representati...
07/08/2026

We’re thankful for all of the new cosponsors of this legislation. Visit PAAIA action alerts to contact your representative today!

Representatives Laurel Lee and Analilia Mejia have joined as cosponsors of this legislation. We thank them for their sup...
07/07/2026

Representatives Laurel Lee and Analilia Mejia have joined as cosponsors of this legislation. We thank them for their support!

We’re thankful for all of the new cosponsors of the bipartisan Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability A...
07/02/2026

We’re thankful for all of the new cosponsors of the bipartisan Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act for standing with efforts to expand internet freedom in Iran.
Click the link in our bio to learn more and take action!

PAAIA is excited to announce our 2026 Ansari Fellows: Misha Ghafouri and Tara Mohseni! PAAIA continues its commitment to...
06/29/2026

PAAIA is excited to announce our 2026 Ansari Fellows: Misha Ghafouri and Tara Mohseni! PAAIA continues its commitment to providing resources for Iranian-Americans interested in government and public policy and congratulations these emerging leaders.

We are excited to share that the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act has been approved by the Se...
06/24/2026

We are excited to share that the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act has been approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

We ask for your support in continuing to further the momentum this bill has gained by contacting your representatives via the link in our bio.

We are excited to announce Milad Davaran as PAAIA’s 2026 summer Capitol Hill Internship Program Fellow! By placing fello...
06/24/2026

We are excited to announce Milad Davaran as PAAIA’s 2026 summer Capitol Hill Internship Program Fellow!

By placing fellows in internship positions on The Hill, the CHIP offers opportunities for guidance and mentorship for civically engaged Iranian-Americans.

Read PAAIA's full statement on the targeting of Iran's civilian infrastructure. Click the link in our bio or visit us at...
04/07/2026

Read PAAIA's full statement on the targeting of Iran's civilian infrastructure. Click the link in our bio or visit us at paaia.org

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