Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC) has launched its weeks long U.S. Congress campaign in support of the unfolding revolution for democratic Iranian republic. Iranian Americans have been gathering on Capitol Hill in a series of events related to U.S. Congress. These activities will included Congressional Briefings, Candle Light Vigils, Photo Exhibitions, and advocacy to help bolster support for relevant Congressional Resolutions.
The in-person Congressional Briefing will be held at 11 AM EDT in the Rayburn House Office Building on Thursday, November 17, 2022. The briefing will feature remarks from bipartisan members of the United States Congress, former Iran political prisoners, women’s rights activists and feature videos of protests from Iran. Leaders of the Iranian American Communities from across the U.S. will be in attendance.
On September 16, 2022, a new wave of anti-regime protests broke out in Iran. Into its second month, the continuity of the unrest in over 200 cities and all 31 provinces, key universities, and even high schools is unprecedented. More than 550 people have been killed, including at least 32 children. The message of the protesters to the world is focused on the overthrow of the regime. The most universal slogans are “Death to dictator, death to Khamenei,” and “Death to the oppressor, be it the Shah or the Leader [Khamenei].” These are chants of a nation rejecting single party rulers of the past and present and calling on the free world to support their democratic aspirations.
Iranian American campaign will hence call on bipartisan members of Congress to support the people’s uprising for democratic Iranian republic and to urge Washington to recognize their right to self-defense against unrelenting brutality in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
What Activities Will be Part of the Campaign?
- Organize and Participate in Congressional Briefings
- Hold Candlelight Vigils on Capitol ground
- Hold Photo Exhibitions on Capitol Hill
- Call Our Representatives to support Iran Uprising.
What Does it Ask for?
- Support the people’s uprising for democratic Iranian republic.
- Urge Washington to recognize their right to self-defense against unrelenting brutality in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- Help Iranian people get access to Free and unhindered internet.
