Iran's coronavirus crisis is far from over, and reports out of the country make stark just how widespread the public health issue has become. Sadly, between the Iranian government's sorry response to the crisis and the U.S. sanctions devastating Iran's public health sector, Iran has become a hotspot for the virus.

For months, NIAC has pressed the U.S. Treasury Department to ensure U.S. sanctions don't impede Iran's ability to access the humanitarian trade corridors necessary to import Western-manufactured medical devices and medicine. Luckily, last week the Treasury announced it would exempt certain humanitarian trade with Iran. 

This is an important first step in assisting Iran combat coronavirus, but it's not nearly enough. NIAC will continue to urge the Treasury Department not only to remove impediments to Iran's ability to conduct humanitarian trade, but also issue public guidance to banks and companies critical to facilitating that trade. We also will keep pressing the administration to clearly explain the President's decision to subject Iranian nationals to yet another travel ban--and whether this is the case for all countries suffering from outbreaks. 
 
Many of you have reached out to NIAC asking "how can we help?" Here are just a few ways:

📌 Donate to organizations like Relief International and Moms Against Poverty, who are licensed to conduct humanitarian relief inside Iran

📌 Take action! Support Rep. Omar's “Congressional Oversight of Sanctions Act,” which would offer better oversight on sanctions' impacts on civilian populations

📌 Read our FAQ: New Travel Restriction on Iranians

🚨 Take action! Urge your legislators to pass the NO BAN Act >

Protecting Green Card Diversity 
Sen. Lee recently removed a key "do no harm" provision from S.386, the so called “Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act,” that would mitigate the immediate impact of this harmful bill on a diverse group of immigrant communities. We need to ensure that the Senate does not pass S.386 through unanimous consent.

🚨 Take action! Tell the Senate to oppose S.386 >

Apply to be Our Next Digital Organizer! 
NIAC is looking for a Digital Organizer to help lead NIAC’s digital advocacy efforts and digital engagement of volunteers. The Digital Organizer works with the National Organizing Director and senior leadership to devise and implement NIAC’s overarching digital advocacy strategy.

📌 Learn more here >

Now Accepting Internship Applications!
NIAC is now accepting internship applications to work with our team at our Washington, D.C. office. Interns work with NIAC staff on a host of activities, including advocacy, community outreach, and organizational administration.

📌 Learn more here >