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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]
April 21, 2023 at 4:15 PM

A Big Win Against Disinformation But We Need Your Help to Keep Pushing Back

Join NIAC's Battle for Truth: Demand Accountability and Correct the Record
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Stand Against Discriminatory Legislation Targeting Our Community

Take action against bills that block our community from owning property. We have to protect our civil rights
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Women Rally Against Mandatory Hijab Amid Crackdown, 400+ Activists Warn of Potential Crisis, Student Poisonings Prompt Protests, and more

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 4:10 PM

📣You’re invited to a crucial Clubhouse discussion TONIGHT on the impact of disinformation on our community

Don’t miss this important discussion at 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]
April 17, 2023 at 6:31 PM

The results are in

Your Voice Matters: NIAC Annual Membership Survey Results Revealed
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 3:14 PM

Push to Renew Enforcement of Mandatory Hijab Faces Backlash, Chain Poisonings Continue in Different Cities of Iran, Iranian Director Kiumars Pourahmad's Tragic Death, and more

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  NIAC Organizing Team · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Urgent: Support MENA Census Category - Days Left to Submit Public Comment

Your voice and our representation matter.
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
April 5, 2023 at 9:25 PM

Conflicts and Legal Challenges over Mandatory Hijab, IRGC vows response after a second army officer dies in Syria, Tensions between Iran and Azerbaijan escalate, and more- our latest Iran Unfiltered

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Etan Mabourakh, NIAC · [email protected]
April 5, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Today, NIAC and 100+ Organizations called out anti-immigrants attacks in Texas

You can help use continue fighting to protect civil rights across the country
  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]
April 4, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Celebrating Our Successes: Recognition of Norooz and Advocacy for Women's Rights in Iran

Working hard in localities and states across the country
  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]
April 3, 2023 at 7:30 PM

The Iranian Environmentalist Movement: Stories of Repression

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our latest Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. برای خواندن این مطلب به فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید Prominent Environmental Activists …
  Advancement Team at NIAC · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 2:57 PM

Tonight at midnight.

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Q1 of 2023 flew by and we need to stay on track to grow our advocacy at this critical time. Dear John, I hope you and your family had a restful Norooz with those near and dear to you. For me, it was nice taking some time off to be …
  Ryan Costello, NIAC · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Senate Rejects Amendments to Open Door to War with Iran in AUMF Debate

Latest from the hill today
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 4:40 PM

Iran and Bahrain announce plans, workers’ wage crisis in the new year, new inflation statistics break records, and more - our latest Iran Unfiltered

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  NIAC Policy Team · [email protected]
March 28, 2023 at 8:16 PM

Human Rights Update: Stories from Iran and an invitation for you

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catching you up on human rights stories from inside Iran Dear John, We hope this message finds you well.  NIAC has continued to closely track the evolving human rights situation in Iran, and we'd like to share a recap of s…
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
March 23, 2023 at 2:25 PM

Khamenei’s speech, messages of hope from Iranian activists and holiday furlough for prisoners - our latest Iran Unfiltered

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 5:30 PM

You’re invited! Center Iranian Women on Clubhouse on International Women’s History Month

Don’t miss this important discussion on Wednesday at 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]
March 20, 2023 at 9:26 PM

From all of us at NIAC: Norooz Pirooz! 🌸

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Don't miss your chance to share your opinions with NIAC leadership   Hi John, Millions of people across the globe and inside Iran are gathering with close friends and family to mark the beginning of a new season and a new year. It'…
  Team NIAC · [email protected]
March 17, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Final chance: Survey deadline is at MIDNIGHT tonight ⏰

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Don't miss your chance to share your opinions with NIAC leadership Hi John, For the last few weeks we've been pushing our annual membership survey out far and wide so our members have the chance to register their opinions, thoughts…
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 3:45 PM

Iran and Saudi Arabia resume relations, attack on prisoners who support Mousavi, new wave of protests in Iran and more

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Team NIAC · [email protected]
March 14, 2023 at 7:25 PM

Today is Chaharshanbe Suri — here's what that means:

NIAC - National Iranian American Council This Festival of Fire has a lot of meaning, particularly this year. Happy Chaharshanbe Suri, John! The Festival of Fire, which comes on the last Wednesday of the year, is symbolic for a variety of reasons. The tradition involves j…
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]
March 13, 2023 at 9:54 PM

Time is running out

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Only 5 days left to take our annual membership survey! Hi John, As a grassroots, people-powered organization, NIAC's member survey helps us set our mandate for the next 12-24 months – establishing what are our organization's goals…
  Team NIAC · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 10:07 PM

John, these activists deserve recognition

Women activists in Iran have shown unprecedented courage and bravery
  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 2:45 PM

This work is personal to me.

International Women's Day takes on a new meaning for our community this year
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
March 7, 2023 at 10:41 PM

Teachers protest in support of students, Mousavi hospitalized, Grossi in Tehran and more

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]
March 6, 2023 at 11:06 PM

You’re invited! Join us for a discussion about the history of women’s movements on International Women’s Day

Don’t miss this important discussion on Wednesday at 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT
  Team NIAC · [email protected]
March 4, 2023 at 4:41 PM

Are our records correct, John?

Don’t miss this chance to shape our mandate this year.
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Poisoning of female students, strikes, lawsuits and more

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 10:42 PM

The MEK, war drums, and Texas: February in review

It is vital that we have an organized, effective voice in Washington.
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]
February 27, 2023 at 7:27 PM

Reminder: Take a few minutes now to complete our Annual Membership Survey.

This survey is how we determine our priorities and positions.
  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]
February 25, 2023 at 8:41 PM

Activists and Survivors Announce Alliance for Justice

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our latest Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. 82 civil and political activists, along with survivors of Iranian government violen…
  Team NIAC · [email protected]
February 24, 2023 at 4:45 PM

Our Annual Membership Survey is here — open to participate 📩

This survey is how we determine our priorities and positions. Take a few minutes to complete it now.
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
February 22, 2023 at 3:41 PM

Raisi in China, Renani urges "revolution from above", record-setting inflation and more

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]
February 22, 2023 at 1:45 AM

Join the Clubhouse conversation on Iran tomorrow night

Our community needs to come together and communicate. Join tomorrow night to do just that.
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]
February 21, 2023 at 10:19 PM

Urgent: Dangerous Escalations from U.S., Iran, and Israel

Take action now to oppose U.S. backed war in Iran
  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]
February 17, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Farhad Meysami, Renowned Rights Activist, is Released

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our regular Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. Farhad Meysami, a longtime civil activist who protested the mandatory hijab, was r…
  Team NIAC · [email protected]
February 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM

In just a few hours: Join Jamal Abdi, Rep. Judy Chu, and other allies in stopping SB 147

SB 147 is the bill that would ban Iranians and other nationals, even legal residents and visa holders, from owning property in Texas.
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 7:10 PM

Iranian trade unions and civil organizations publish “charter of minimum demands”

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Mousavi’s transition proposal, 80,000 reportedly included in amnesty decree, Grammy Award for Hajipour & more

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  NIAC Organizing · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 12:01 AM

Join Jamal Abdi, Rep. Judy Chu, and other allies in stopping SB 147

You are invited to join this special panel discussion
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]
February 14, 2023 at 7:01 PM

🚨 New calls for bombing Iran & MEK support

We must stand up to those exploiting Iranians to advance their hawkish agendas.
  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 11:19 PM

The Census is finally on track to recognize Iranian Americans

Support adding more boxes to the census to help measure our community.
  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]
February 10, 2023 at 3:15 PM

Social media users who go viral given harsh prison sentences in Iran

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our regular Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser.   More than 500 young people did not know that they would be deprived of their rig…
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Reformists changing strategies, Khamenei pardons select prisoners, Khoy earthquake relief and more

NIAC - National Iranian American Council 👋 Iran Unfiltered is back. Catch up on stories from inside Iran and read this week's digest here. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]
February 7, 2023 at 8:06 PM

Don't miss our conversation on Clubhouse: Join us TOMORROW at 9pm ET/6pm PT.

Join our discussion on the differing political outlooks of Iranian immigrants
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]
February 6, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Shervin Hajipour wins Grammy for the Song for Social Change Award

“Baraye” moved us as the anthem for freedom in Iran — and now the world listens.
  Iran Unfiltered from NIAC · [email protected]
February 3, 2023 at 7:59 PM

Conflicting views on EU’s IRGC terror push, a deadly attack on Azerbaijani embassy, and more

NIAC - National Iranian American Council 👋 Iran Unfiltered is back. We are resuming this digest periodically. Iran Unfiltered - NIAC's periodic digest tracking the latest from Iran  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  NIAC Newsletter · [email protected]
January 30, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Our newsletter for January

  NIAC Human Rights Tracker · [email protected]
January 19, 2023 at 11:06 PM

Siamak Namazi starts Hunger Strike to Demand Action from Biden Administration

NIAC's Human Rights Tracker Our regular Human Rights Tracker in IranJohn, the latest Human Rights Tracker update from NIAC is here.   Click here to view this update in your browser. Siamak Namazi—an Iranian-American dual national who has been imprisoned in Iran si…
  Jamal Abdi, NIAC · [email protected]
January 13, 2023 at 4:45 PM

An important step for Internet Freedom in Iran

Jamal Abdi, President of the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Treasury Department’s publication of additional guidance concerning the export of vital communications tools to the people of Iran.