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AUGUST 21, 2016 |
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"Organization of
Iranian American Communities" |
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Today's guest:
Fred Dastmalchi and Ross Amin
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www.oiac.org |
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Mission
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The Organization of Iranian-American communities-US (OIAC) advocates
for a democratic, secular and non-nuclear government in Iran,
founded on the respect for human rights, gender equality, religious
and ethnic tolerance, as wells as social, economic justice, and
security for America. Our goal is to organize Iranian-American
communities in the United States to promote these values. |
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Vision |
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The Organization of Iranian-American communities-US (OIAC) believes
democracy and human rights in Iran are imperative to the national
security of America and peace in the Middle East and beyond. |
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Goals |
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OIAC-US does not support a foreign war, nor does it support an
appeasement policy towards Iran. Our goal is to promote a third
option in dealing with the Iran, one which supports the Iranian
people’s struggle for democratic change. We hope to serve as a
platform and resource for Iranian-Americans working on human rights
issues and standing in solidarity with the Iranian people for
democratic change in Iran. Click
HERE for
our 10 principles for a future Iran. |
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About Us |
Organization of Iranian-American Communities-US (OIAC) is the
non-profit and non-partisan organization representing the network of
Iranian-American organizations nationwide. While active since 1997,
in 2012 Iranian-American communities of 40 different states came
together and formed OIAC with a national headquarters based in
Washington D.C. As the largest, most organized and enduring grass
root of Iranian-Americans, OIAC mobilizes its network to fulfill
their civic duty through active engagement in political process and
educate local, national policy makers and media on priorities and
topics important to the Iranian-American communities.
Fleeing from the barbaric theocracy in their native land,
Iranian-Americans have successfully established themselves in the
United States, enjoying professional, scientific, and financial
prosperity. Iranian-Americans have benefited from long held virtues
that have been enablers of their success in America and motivate
their continued interest in their homeland’s disposition.
OIAC does not support a foreign war, nor does it support an
appeasement policy towards Iran. More specifically, OIAC supports
the 10-point plans by Mrs. Maryam Rajavi for a democratic Iran that
aligns with security for America and peace in the Middle East and
beyond. OIAC works in collaboration with all Iranian-Americans and
concerned citizens across the country to achieve its mission and
vision.
In seeking an alternative to the religious fascism now engulfing
Iran and the region, we back a political/social platform that allows
for self-determination through democratic elections by & for the
people of Iran.
No version, form, or faction of the current regime represents the
Iranian people or their democratic aspirations. The current regime
must therefore be replaced in its entirety: by the people of Iran
and their organized resistance. |
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Brief History |
Fleeing from the barbaric theocracy in their homeland,
Iranian-Americans have successfully established themselves in the
United States, enjoying professional, scientific, and financial
prosperity. Iranian-Americans have benefited from long held virtues
that have been enablers of their success in America and motivate
their continued interest in their homeland’s disposition.
Over a hundred years ago, Iranians orchestrated what ultimately
developed into a constitutional revolution. The latter provided for
the beginning of a democratic framework, more equality for women,
and national sovereignty. In 1953, Iranian people again rebelled
against foreign intervention and corruption through democratic
elections, leadership of former Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh,
and a democratically elected parliament. Some 30 years later, with
the 1979 revolution, the people of Iran once more rejected
dictatorship — this was a democratically inspired revolution that
was unfortunately hijacked by the current clerical dictators in
Iran.
Embracing and struggling for democracy is therefore a natural
phenomenon for all Iranians. Iranian people and Iranian-American
alike deeply covet democratic values. We have long supported
separation of religion from state; societal choice through
democratic elections; respect for human rights; freedom of religion
and assembly; and the U.N. charter. Accordingly, activism for
freedom and democracy in Iran has been a central component of our
community’s life in exile. |
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