PAAIA's Top Ten Achievements in 2009
Join PAAIA Today and Contribute to Making 2010 Even More Successful
January 7, 2010, Washington, D.C. – Having grown to over 2,200 members and six active local chapters, PAAIA is viewed favorably by more than 70% of Iranian Americans who know the organization. In 2009, PAAIA helped launch the Iranian American 2010 Census Project and led the formation of a coalition of more than fifteen organizations working collaboratively towards an accurate count of Iranian Americans. During the past year, PAAIA was instrumental in introducing the Nowruz Resolution in Congress, and has ensured that the views of Iranian Americans concerning recent developments in Iran are heard by U.S. policy makers.
Click here to read moreCongressman to Reintroduce Legislation Baring Travel From Iran
Ask your member of Congress to oppose the STEP Act
January 8, 2010, Washington, D.C. - Congressman J. Gresham Barrett (R-SC/3rd) announced his plans to reintroduce the Stop Terrorists Entry Program Act (STEP) into the House of Representatives, a bill he originally introduced in 2003. According to a press release from Congressman Barrett's office, the STEP Act would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to bar the entry of individuals to the United States from countries that are State Sponsors of Terrorism, including Iran, as well as Yemen.
If enacted, the proposed legislation could effectively forbid all Iranians from immigrating, visiting, or studying in the United States. Individuals seeking political or religious asylum as well as those requiring emergency medical treatment may be exempt from the provisions.
Click here to read moreSpace Tourists: A documentary following Anousheh Ansari and her journey through space
January 8, 20a0, Washington, DC - Anousheh Ansari dreamt of going into outer space since she was a child. A number of years and $20 million later, with the help of the Russian space program, her dream is realized—Ansari becomes the first female space tourist. Space Tourists, from director Christian Frei, documents Ansari's remarkable journey through space.
Click here to learn morePassing the Torch of Success 2010
January 17th Event in Orange County
In a remarkable gathering, some of the most accomplished Iranian Americans share their experiences with the next generation of leaders. Held at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on January 17, former CNN anchor Rudi Bakhtiar and the popular comedian K-Von will co-host an event that will feature:
- Reza Badiyi, Legendary Film and Television Director
- Asieh Namdar, CNN Anchor and Senior Writer
- Judge Ashley Tabaddor, Immigration Judge (In Personal Capacity)
- Judge Rodin Rooyani, Immigration Judge (In Personal Capacity)
- Banafsheh Akhlaghi, Former Western Regional Director of Amnesty International
- Leila Vaziri, World Record Breaking Swimmer
- Shardad Rohani, Composer, Conductor and Performer
Sunday January17
Renee & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Orange County Performing Arts Center
2:00 – 5:30 pm (pre-event program starts at 1:00)
Tickets have now been made available for purchase through Orange County Performing Arts Center
www.ocpac.org
Students $15, General public starting at $35
For more information, please email us at info@paaia.org
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