Camp Ayandeh 2009: Agree. Disagree. Don't Know
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? “Racism is still a major problem in America today.” -Taraneh Aminian - 7/4/09
Camp Ayandeh 2009: Rhythm of the Drum
The morning kicked off the first day of activity booths, activities designed to give campers the opportunity to experience and learn different aspects of Iranian culture. Campers were divided into groups that throughout the week will rotate through six stations addressing Iranian literature, cinema, games, music, life in Iran, and public speaking. - 7/3/09
Camp Ayandeh 2009: And So It Begins...
Khosh Amadid! Today is the day that all staff and counselors have been eagerly awaiting. Campers from all over the country – California, Georgia, New York, and everywhere in between – arrived as the first day of Camp Ayandeh commenced. -Taraneh Aminian - 7/2/09
Holland's Persian artists in SOLIDARITY with their People
Persian artists in the Netherlands will present poems, music, stories, and film in Amsterdam to show their solidarity with those in Iran. The event will be held at Mozes & Aaronkerk on Sunday, July 5th, 2009, at 15:00 with an introduction by the Dutch journalist Renate van der Zee. - 7/2/09
Lyrical voices hail Iranians from overseas
Watching the election protests in their homeland, an Iran-born mother and daughter -- a poet and a singer -- are part of a growing expatriate artistic movement. Partow Nooriala, a poet, and Shahrzad Sepanlou, a singer, are lifting their voices in the diaspora to support their people's freedom once again. -LA Times - 7/2/09
Human Chain in Toronto and other rallies in Canada in solidarity with the people in Iran
Iranian-Canadians have proven that they will not sit still and will continue supporting their brothers and sisters in Iran in their fight for democracy. People in different Canadian cities came out last week again to let the world hear the cry of Iranians for freedom and equality in Iran. From prior to the recent uprisings, June 26th had already been declared as a day of international solidarity with workers in Iran. -Salam Toronto - 7/1/09
Photo: Mother and Child in Los Angeles declaring Solidarity with the People in Iran
I am not Persian, or a political activist-- I'm just a photojournalist-- But when the leadership of any country starts clubbing down it's people in the streets, (As I saw it happen here in the United States as child), I know whose side I'm standing on... -Jim Stevenson - 6/30/09
NIAC calls on Iranian government to end political detentions and violence against protesters
The National Iranian American Council remains deeply concerned about the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran since the country's disputed elections on June 12. Disturbing accounts of continued violence and widespread intimidation and harassment of Iranian citizens by the Basij militia and other elements of Iran's security forces continue to be received from inside the country. - 6/30/09
Statement by Iranian American Society of Architects and Engineers regarding the recent events in Iran
We are shocked, as all the Iranians who are living abroad are, by the recent events in our homeland. The election of the tenth presidency was a true test of the maturity of democracy and people's participation in the affairs of our country. - 6/30/09
Iranian-Canadians form human chain in Toronto in support of the people in Iran
On Saturday, June 26, 2009, thousands of Iranian-Canadians from children to senior citizens together with hundreds of others showing their” V “ victory sign with their fingers and carrying a flag, sign or picture sent their message more effective than ever in support of social and civil movement for freedom and democracy in Iran and putting an end on violence and brutality by the regime against Iranian people. - 6/29/09
Videos: Worldwide Rallies In Solidarity With The People Of Iran
There has been many rallies and demonstrations across the globe in support of Iranian people who are demanding annulment of the recent presidential election results. Following are videos of some of these rallies in New York, London, Paris, Ontariro, Los Angeles, San Jose (California), and more - 6/27/09
How we can help Iranians
The English-language media is full of articles that claim Iranian post-election demonstrations are either a class war or an uprising of rich Iranians against the authority. None of these articles support their offered claim with any strong arguments. The thought process usually involves either the cliche that peasants don't stand up to elites for sociopolitical justice or paint Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a socialist South-American ally who is against the neo-liberal trend of the world and who has helped peasants and working class people in Iran. -Mina Khanlarzadeh - 6/27/09
Mir Hossein Mousavi's official message to Iranians abroad
Your widespread and energetic presence in this year's 22 Khordad elections is indicative of your ties to our beloved Iran, and your admirable worries about the future of your country, and as I mentioned to you in my election message, Iran belongs to all Iranians and all layers of the populous are responsible for its future, and enjoy the same rights in it. - 6/26/09
Iranians in St. Louis area cheer uprising, worry about loved ones
His wife and four children are thousands of miles away, caught in the middle of the maelstrom engulfing Iran. Yet Dr. Nader Moazami is glad that his former countrymen are rising up and trying to seize their destiny. -St. Louis Today - 6/26/09
LA Mayor Villaraigosa Statement in Solidarity with Iranian Protesters
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa yesterday released a statement for a protest in Solidarity with Iranian students, which was held in Sherman Oaks, CA.: "Make the voice of Tehran-geles heard in Tehran. Let them know that they are not alone, that the world stands with them in their quest for freedom and justice and a better future for Iran and the world." - 6/26/09
Letter from Sepi Richardson, Mayor of Brisbane, California, to Baquer Qalibaf, Mayor of Tehran
My name is Sepi Richardson, Mayor of the City of Brisbane located in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. I have the distinct honor of being the First Persian American Elected Councilwoman and Mayor in the World. I am writing to you as one public servant to another and also as a an Iranian American. - 6/24/09
NIAC Welcomes Obama's Strong Condemnation of Violence by Iran's Government
The National Iranian American Council welcomes President Obama's condemnation of human rights abuses by the Iranian government and its use of violence against peaceful protesters. - 6/24/09
Members of Ontario Parliament join thousands of Iranians in protest
On Sunday June 21st there was another mass demonstration of Iranians protesting against the fraudulent results of the Presidential election in Iran. More than 5,000 were in attendance demanding for their fellow Iranians' most basic rights: freedom, equality, and democracy. - 6/23/09
Worldwide Demonstrations In Solidarity With The Election Protestors In Iran
Iranians living abroad, sometimes joined by other locals, have been demonstrating across the globe declaring their solidarity with the people in Iran who are protesting the elections results and protesting their suppression. Following is a partial list of rallies held in various countries including Australia, Germany, Japan, Spain, United States. - 6/22/09
PAAIA Demands Immediate Stop to Violence in Iran and Mourns Loss of Life
"There is no justification for this violence. We unequivocally condemn the killing of innocent civilians. We demand an immediate stop to the use of violence and strongly urge the Government of Iran to guarantee the safety of its citizens." -Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - 6/22/09
Tara Bahrampour Named Senior Recipient of German Marshall Fund
Washington Post staff writer Tara Bahrampour has been named the senior recipient of the German Marshall Fund of the United States' 2009 Peter R. Weitz prize for excellence and originality in U.S. reporting on Europe and the transatlantic relationship. - 6/22/09
Through Rallies And Internet New Yorkers Express Solidarity With Iran Protesters
Close to the UN headquarters in Manhattan, visibly distressed young Iranian women wearing black headscarves are chanting in Persian with a like-minded crowd. Some of the participants are carrying Iranian flags, others are holding homemade signs that read: "Where Is My Vote?" "Freedom And Democracy," "Khamenei, Stop Killing Iranians." - 6/21/09
NIAC Calls for New Election in Iran
The National Iranian American Council (NIAC), the largest organization of Iranian-Americans in the US, released the following statement in response to ongoing violence in Iran: The National Iranian American Council strongly condemns the government of Iran's escalating violence against demonstrators and reiterates its demand that the government cease using lethal force against unarmed protesters and bystanders. - 6/20/09
Iranian academics abroad petition UN chief to send a new Envoy for Human rights to Iran
We the undersigned, Iranian academics from different universities around the world, express our deepest concerns about the situation in Iran. The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has failed to respect the outcome of an electoral process which had already been restricted to four trusted candidates. In reaction to the peaceful protests by citizens and voters who felt cheated, the government resorted to outright violence... - 6/20/09
Iranian-Americans Groups Support Protestors in Iran; Rally Planned in Chicago, Panel in New York
Iranian American Bar Association Urges the End of Violence against Peaceful Demonstrators and Respect for the Rights Afforded to Iranian Citizens under International Law - 6/19/09
Tech giants rush Farsi versions
Search giant Google has stepped up work to release a tool that will translate Farsi into English and vice-versa. The company told the BBC it was speeding up the project because of the huge interest in what was currently going on in Iran. -BBC - 6/19/09
Demonstrators Question Iran Election Results on World's Streets
Demonstrators are holding peaceful rallies in cities across the world to express their concern over the disputed results of last Friday's presidential election in Iran, in which the government declared incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the victor. A rally was held in New York's Union Square Park in show of support for Iran's opposition. - 6/18/09
Triumph over tyranny depends on unity
Iran is close to reaching a genuine democracy. But there are two enormous threats against this historical uprising: 1) Disunity in the ranks of people. 2) Foreign intervention and military attack. Iranians inside Iran and internationally have come forward with a political stage of maturity and intelligence, more united than ever to finish off the tyranny forever. But the two above-mentioned threats are very serious. -Mohsen Taghavi, Salam Toronto - 6/18/09
Iranian-Americans to hold rallies in DC, Stanford and Orange County in solidarity with people of Iran
Iranian-Americans have been holding rallies in various towns and states in solidarity with the people of Iran who are protesting the outcome of the recent presidential elections. Iranians are demanding that a new and fair election be held with independent monitoring of the voting and the tabulation of the votes. - 6/17/09
Iranian-Americans 'hungry' for updates amid tumult in Iran
The Iranian-American community is half a world away from the turmoil in Iran, but they are tuning in, logging on and even stepping out in demonstrations to show solidarity with relatives and friends. -CNN - 6/17/09
Iranians Living in Australia 'Stunned' About Election Result
Iranians living in Australia have expressed their fears for their country and their belief that the recent election was hijacked by supporters of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Iranian expatriates have expressed horror at the crackdown on opposition rallies in Tehran, where several people are thought to have been killed or injured by the police. - 6/16/09
Iranian-Americans cast ballots on Iran's future
As millions of Iranians cast their ballots Friday in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iranian-Americans in the U.S. are also turning out in record numbers to vote. -CNN - 6/12/09
Statement by a Group of Iranian Anti-war Activists about Iran's Presidential Elections
We are a group of Iranian academic and antiwar activists in Europe and the United States who, in the past few years, have consistently defended Iran's national interests in all areas including its right to develop peaceful nuclear technology. - 6/10/09
Should Expatriate Iranians Vote this Time?
The population of Iranian community in North America and Europe is approximately two million. The voter participation rate of this community might have an impact on the outcome of Iran's presidential election if the gap between reformist and conservative votes inside Iran proves to be small. -Nader Habibi - 6/8/09
Introducing Yara Shahidi To The Persian Community Worldwide
9-year old Yara Shahidi will make her theatrical debut June 12, 2009, starring opposite Eddie Murphy, in Paramount Picture's "Imagine THAT". Her talent can be seen in her portrayal as Murphy's daughter, the full-spirited character 'Olivia.' - 6/7/09
Iranian Alliances Across Borders Opens Camp Ayandeh to Rising High School Freshmen
Iranian Alliances Across Borders is pleased to announce that Camp Ayandeh enrollment is now open to rising high school freshmen. With a high number of campers already enrolled, incoming high school freshmen to graduating high school seniors are encouraged to enroll quickly - 6/5/09
Persian Antiquities in Peril: A Legal and Cultural Panel Discussion
The plaintiffs' cases are currently pending in federal court in Chicago and Boston. The museums have all entered the cases to prevent the artifacts from being seized; the Field Museum, the Harvard University museums, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts argue that they, and not the government of Iran, own the artifacts. - 6/5/09
The Dance of Life
Like the Persian folk dance that Niosha Nafei-Jamali young Bay-Area students perform in the round, Jamali's life has come full circle. This is her story. -Ladies' Home Journal - 6/4/09
Iranian American, Darius Shahinfar, Announces Candidacy for Albany Chief City Auditor
Darius Shahinfar announced his candidacy for the newly created position of Chief City Auditor of Albany, New York on March 26, 2009. - 6/1/09
Iran to establish 35 voting stations across United States for presidential elections
The locations and time of voting will be finalized and announced later through Iranian news agencies, Jaam-e Jam international TV network and election88.org. - 5/31/09
Spy Confession a 'Lie', says US Journalist Released from Iran Prison
Even after her experience in Iran's prison system facing what she said were false charges, Saberi now expresses no bitterness about her father's homeland. "Of course, no part of the world is problem-free," she said. "In Iran too, there are challenges and opportunities, and I think this is the real visage of Iran. There are different people, different groups and this is the beauty of Iran." Roxana Saberi says Iran is like a rainbow and now that is what she wants to show the world. - 5/30/09
Vahedi's Race for LA City Council Remains Undecided
David Vahedi's bid to become the first Iranian American elected to the City Council of Los Angeles remains undecided. On May 27th, the Los Angeles County Register's Office confirmed that there are still an estimated 500 to 1,000 uncounted ballots remaining and that official results were not expected until June 15th. - 5/30/09
Supreme Court Case can Decide Fate of Persepolis Tablets
As the U.S. District Court decides the fate of thousands of historic Persian artifacts, the U.S. Supreme Court will soon determine whether U.S. citizens can sue the newly formed Republic of Iraq for the misdeeds of the former Saddam Hussein regime. -NIAC - 5/29/09
Presentaion on Iranian community at "Asian Heritage" event held by York's police in Canada
An event was held by the York regional police at District #5 in Markham on May 21st to familiarize the members of the community a little more with heritage of those who have migrated from Asia. -Saeed Soltanpour - 5/29/09
Seven-Year-Old Girl Goes Home To Iran After Life-Saving Surgery In Minnesota
Heroic Humanitarian Effort Is Foundation's 32nd Case: The Foundation for the Children of Iran announces the completion of its 32nd surgical and/or medical case in Minnesota. Banoo, a 7-year-old heart patient, was referred to the Foundation by a nurse in a town near the village in which her family lives. - 5/26/09
TFI Adrienne Shelly Foundation Screenwriting Fellowship Goes to Ana Lily Amirpour
The late actress' husband Andy Ostroy, who also serves as Executive Director of the foundation, and advisory board member Emily Deschanel presented the award to Ana Lily Amirpour for "The Stones," in which class, tradition and love all violently collide in modern day Tehran, as a young working class girl embarks on a forbidden love with a wealthy young man with fatal consequences. - 5/25/09
U.S.-Iranian Journalist Freed By Iran Returns To America
Roxana Saberi, the Iranian-American journalist who spent four months in an Iranian prison on a spying charge, has returned to the United States. Saberi, 32, arrived at Washington's Dulles International Airport on May 22 and planned to spend a few days in the U.S. capital before returning to her home state of North Dakota. - 5/23/09
Rep. Harman Retracts Statement on Iran, Expresses Regret
The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) welcomes Rep. Jane Harman's retraction and clarification of her statement regarding the "separation" of Iran's ethnic groups and regret for the concern it caused. - 5/22/09
Iranian-born police commander charged with misconduct in UK
Iranian-born police commander Ali Dizaei is to face charges of misconduct in public office and perverting the course of justice, Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced Thursday - 5/21/09
Obama policies spell hope for Iranian-Americans
President Barack Obama is reminding the world that no matter how grave the threat, America will not be defined by enmity but by friendship. The stakes behind Obama's policy of engagement with Cuba and Iran could not be higher. -Khosrow B. Semnani - 5/20/09
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