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==Mission and activities== ==Mission and activities==
The Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC) promotes ] and democratic freedom for the ].<ref>{{cite news | last = | first = | title =Live updates from NY: Iranian-Americans rally against Rouhani at UN | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =''ncr-iran.org''| date =28 September 2015 | url =http://www.ncr-iran.org/en/news/human-rights/254-stop-executions-in-iran/19195-live-updates-from-ny-iranian-americans-rally-against-rouhani-at-un | accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last =Mark | first =Langfan | title =Iranian-American Scholars: Rouhani on Political Execution Spree | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =''israelnationalnews.com''| date =27 September 2015 | url =http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/201145#.Vq4bwNIrLVR | accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release| last = | first = | title =OIAC-US Warns of Dangerous Consequences of Iran Nuclear Talk Extensions | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =Organization of Iranian American Communities| date = | url =http://www.marketwatch.com/story/oiac-us-warns-of-dangerous-consequences-of-iran-nuclear-talk-extensions-2014-11-25 | accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last =Matthew | first =Paulson | title =Most Iranian Americans voice against the agreement between P5+1 countries and the despots in Iran | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =''adventuresindevelopment.com''| date =20 July 2015 | url =http://adventuresindevelopment.com/2015/07/20/most-iranian-americans-voice-against-the-agreement-between-p51-countries-and-the-despots-in-iran/ | accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref> The organization advocates for a democratic secular government in Iran, founded on respect for human rights, religious tolerance, and equality among all Iranian citizens.<ref>{{cite news | last = | first = | title =Statement by Organization of Iranian American Communities-US (OIAC-US):101 Iranian-American Scholars and Professionals Press Obama on Iran Human Rights | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =''ssuchronicle.com''| date = | url =http://www.ssuchronicle.com/2015/09/26/statement-by-organization-of-iranian-american-communities-us-oiac-us101-iranian-american-scholars-and-professionals-press-obama-on-iran-human-rights/ | accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = | first = | title =Iran regime hangs 19-year-old | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =''deathpenaltynews.blogspot.com''| date =24 September 2015 | url =http://deathpenaltynews.blogspot.com.ng/2015/09/iran-regime-hangs-19-year-old.html | accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release| last = | first = | title =Don't Let Iran's Clerics off the Hook| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =Organization of Iranian American Communities| date =January 16, 2015 | url =http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dont-let-irans-clerics-off-the-hook-300021926.html | accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release| last = | first = | title =OIAC Welcomes Denial of Visa of Iran's Alleged Terrorist Diplomat by the White House | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =Organization of Iranian American Communities| date = | url =http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/oiac-welcomes-denial-of-visa-of-irans-alleged-terrorist-diplomat-by-the-white-house-254952661.html| accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release| last = | first = | title =OIAC Welcomes Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Iran's Human Rights Abuses | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =Organization of Iranian American Communities| date = | url =http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/oiac-welcomes-bipartisan-resolution-condemning-irans-human-rights-abuses-300000170.html| accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref> The Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC) promotes ] and democratic freedom for the ].<ref>{{cite news | last =Mark | first =Langfan | title =Iranian-American Scholars: Rouhani on Political Execution Spree | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =''israelnationalnews.com''| date =27 September 2015 | url =http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/201145#.Vq4bwNIrLVR | accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last =Matthew | first =Paulson | title =Most Iranian Americans voice against the agreement between P5+1 countries and the despots in Iran | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =''adventuresindevelopment.com''| date =20 July 2015 | url =http://adventuresindevelopment.com/2015/07/20/most-iranian-americans-voice-against-the-agreement-between-p51-countries-and-the-despots-in-iran/ | accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref> The organization advocates for a democratic secular government in Iran, founded on respect for human rights, religious tolerance, and equality among all Iranian citizens.<ref>{{cite news | last = | first = | title =Statement by Organization of Iranian American Communities-US (OIAC-US):101 Iranian-American Scholars and Professionals Press Obama on Iran Human Rights | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =''ssuchronicle.com''| date = | url =http://www.ssuchronicle.com/2015/09/26/statement-by-organization-of-iranian-american-communities-us-oiac-us101-iranian-american-scholars-and-professionals-press-obama-on-iran-human-rights/ | accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref> It also organizes ] with the aim of promoting democratic values.<ref>{{cite news | last = | first = | title =Iranians rally in NY on Sept. 28 to denounce Rouhani’s visit to UN | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =''iranfreedom.org''| date =19 September 2015 | url =http://iranfreedom.org/news/1101-iranians-rally-in-ny-on-sept-28-to-denounce-rouhani-s-visit-to-un | accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref>
⚫ <ref>{{cite news | last = | first = | title =Iranian-Americans rally near United Nations| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | agency='Associated Press| date =28 September 2015 | url =https://www.yahoo.com/news/iranian-americans-rally-near-united-nations-174549409.html?ref=gs | accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news | last = | first = | title =Iranian clerical regime ought to be held responsible for crimes it has committed against humanity | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =''mojahedin.org''| date =20 December 2015 | url =http://www.mojahedin.org/newsen/40186/Iranian-clerical-regime-ought-to-be-held-responsible-for-crimes-it-has-committed-against-humanity | accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = | first = | title =Organization of Iranian-American Communities (OIAC) Condemns Iran’s Brutal Attack on Political Prisoners | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =''highbeam.com''| date =8 March 2014 | url =https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-368699318.html | accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref> It also organizes ] with the aim of promoting democratic values.<ref>{{cite news | last = | first = | title =Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC) | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =''eventbrite.com''| date = | url =http://www.eventbrite.com/o/organizartion-of-iranian-american-communities-oiac-8389467043 | accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = | first = | title =Iranians rally in NY on Sept. 28 to denounce Rouhani’s visit to UN | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =''iranfreedom.org''| date =19 September 2015 | url =http://iranfreedom.org/news/1101-iranians-rally-in-ny-on-sept-28-to-denounce-rouhani-s-visit-to-un | accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref>
⚫ <ref>{{cite news | last = | first = | title =Iranian-Americans rally near United Nations| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | agency='Associated Press| date =28 September 2015 | url =https://www.yahoo.com/news/iranian-americans-rally-near-united-nations-174549409.html?ref=gs | accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = | first = | title =Firm policy needed to curb Iran regime's nuclear program | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =''ncr-iran.org''| date =5 July 2015 | url =http://www.ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclear/18653-firm-policy-needed-to-curb-iran-regime-s-nuclear-program | accessdate =1 February 2016}}</ref>


==References== ==References==

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Organization of Iranian American Communities
File:Organization of Iranian American Communities logo.jpg
AbbreviationOIAC
Formation2012
TypeNonprofit organization
Legal statusActive
HeadquartersWashington, D.C., United States
Political DirectorMajid Sadeghpour
Websitewww.oiac.org

The Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC) is a bi-partisan nonprofit organization that represents some of Iranian Americans in the United States. The organization advocates a democratic, secular, non-nuclear republic Iran and upholding the heritage of the Iranian culture.

History

The OIAC was founded in 2012 with its present headquarters located in Washington, D.C., United States but it has been working as Iranian American Communities-US since 1997. Dr. Majid Sadeghpour is currently the Political Director of the organization.

So far, the OIAC represents the network of Iranian-American organizations in 40 U.S. States.

Mission and activities

The Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC) promotes human rights and democratic freedom for the Iranian people. The organization advocates for a democratic secular government in Iran, founded on respect for human rights, religious tolerance, and equality among all Iranian citizens. It also organizes Iranian-American communities in the United States with the aim of promoting democratic values.

References

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  6. "Iran is at the heart of radical Islam". thehill.com. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2016. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. Mark, Langfan (27 September 2015). "Iranian-American Scholars: Rouhani on Political Execution Spree". israelnationalnews.com. Retrieved 1 February 2016. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. Matthew, Paulson (20 July 2015). "Most Iranian Americans voice against the agreement between P5+1 countries and the despots in Iran". adventuresindevelopment.com. Retrieved 1 February 2016. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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  10. "Iranians rally in NY on Sept. 28 to denounce Rouhani's visit to UN". iranfreedom.org. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2016. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. "Iranian-Americans rally near United Nations". 'Associated Press. 28 September 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2016.

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