Paaia Weekly 2.25.10 | PAAIA: Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans
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Congressman Waxman Signs on to Nowruz Resolution
February 22, 2010, Washington, D.C. – Following a meeting
with PAAIA on February 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, we are very pleased to
report that Congressman Henry Waxman has announced his decision to
cosponsor the Nowruz resolution (H.Res. 267). The resolution recognizes
the cultural and historical significance of the Persian New Year and
expresses appreciation to Iranian Americans for their contributions to
U.S. society.
Click here to read more
A Cause for Celebration: UN Recognizes March 21 as the International
Day of Nowruz!
February 25, 2010, Los Angeles, CA - At its 64th plenary session held
on February 18, 2010, the United Nations General Assembly adopted March
21 as the International Day of Nowruz. This is a cause for celebration
for the more than 300 million people around the world -including
Iranian Americans- who welcome the New Year on the first day of spring.
Click here for a webcast of the UN session (begins at min 4; vote at min 11)
PAAIA people, are you getting ready for spring cleaning?
Happy 10th Anniversary to Shabeh Jomeh from All of Us at PAAIA!
February 25, 2010, New York, NY - Shabeh Jomeh, a networking
organization for Iranian professionals, celebrated its 10th anniversary
on February 19, 2010. Tamilla Ghodsi (center), Shabeh Jomeh founder and
PAAIA board member was on hand, along with Iman Bacodori (L), head of
Shabeh Jomeh New York and Shaheen Ensanyat (R) -both PAAIA/NY Chapter
Leaders, who helped organize the party at the Manhattan A-list
celebrity hot spot Greenhouse USA.
Click here to read more
NexGen Mixes It Up
By Kat Haydarzadeh
Santa Monica, CA, February 24 - On Thursday, February 18, PAAIA NexGens
from L.A. and Orange County gathered at the Huntley Hotel Penthouse in
Santa Monica for their monthly mixer. A diverse group of over thirty
people, members and prospectives turned up for this fun and hip
occasion. Amir Bagherpour, the organizer, says these events cater to a
wide range of people: “We break the demographic barriers;
it’s both students and professionals, twenty-something to
forty-something.” A NexGen himself, he’s organized
over six events in the last year, ranging from a visit to the Getty
Villa to hikes at Temescal Canyon.
Click here to read more
U.S. Government Takes Note of Iranian Americans
February 24, 2010, Washington, D.C. – On February 12th, the
U.S. State Department published an article highlighting the Iranian
American 2010 Census Coalition’s efforts, including
PAAIA’s, to mobilize the community for the upcoming 2010
Census. Currently the Iranian American 2010 Census Coalition has grown
to include 30 organizations from around the country.
Update: LinkedIn to Reverse Iran Exclusion Policy
By PAAIA Editorial Staff
February 22, 2010, Washington, D.C. – Today
LinkedIn’s legal department notified PAAIA that following our
request, the company would be reversing its policy of excluding Iran
from their Education drop-down menu. We are grateful to our members who
had originally brought this matter to our attention, and to LinkedIn
for their prompt response. We hope to see Iran back on the site so that
LinkedIn account holders who hold academic degrees from Iran may
include that information in their profile.
Click here to read more
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Congressman Reintroduces Legislation Barring Travel From Iran. Click
here to read the text of the STEP Act.
► Urge Congress to pass the Nowruz Resolution! To read the
Resolution, Click here.
► Urge Congress to pass the DREAM Act! Help deserving
students earn a path to legal residency. Take action today!
► Register to Vote, make your voice heard!
► Click here to read PAAIA's Congressional Scorecard, and see
how your member of Congress voted on important issues.
► Click here to read PAAIA's Report on Iran Sanctions
Legislation in the 111th Congress.
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Sentence Reduced for Iranian American Scholar Imprisoned in Iran
Yasmin Siraj Takes the Silver at the 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Ross Mirkarimi Urges Iranian Americans to Participate in the 2010 Census
Iranian Americans Are Urged to Stand and Be Counted
Space Tourists: A documentary following Anousheh Ansari and her
journey through space
Iranian Americans Focused on Political Situation in Iran
February, 2010
Looking for a Full Count in U.S. Census
February, 2010
Persianesque Magazine Covers PAAIA’s Amicus in Iranian
Discrimination Case
August, 2009
The Jewish Times of Baltimore Covers PAAIA’s Amicus in
Iranian Discrimination Case
August, 2009
Shofar Interview's PAAIA Board Member Sharon Nazarian-Baradaran
July, 2009
Iranian Americans Hope for a Greater Voice in U.S.
July 21, 2009
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