Shirin Ebadi (Persian: شيرين عبادى, born 21 June 1947) is an Iranian Nobel laureate, lawyer, writer, teacher and a former judge and founder of the Defenders of Human Rights Center in Iran. In 2003, Ebadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her pioneering efforts for democracy and women’s, children’s, and refugee rights. She was the first Muslim woman and the…
Sol Khazani Founder & President: People often ask me why I chose to start a non-profit focused on providing free surgeries for those in need in third world countries. Ten years ago, I helped take one of my companies public. I was a co-founder of U.S. Auto Parts, the largest independent ,on-line…
One of the most powerful voices in any society is the voice of commerce and business. At OCIACC, we’re proud to provide a platform for the Iranian American business voices to be heard. Our Mission Empowering Success, Fostering Unity: Bridging Opportunities for Small Businesses At OCIACC, our mission is to…
Akbar Atri (Persian: اكبر عطرى) is an Iranian democracy and human rights activist. He is the co-founder and co-director of Tavaana: E-Learning Institute for Iranian Civil Society. Atri joined the Iranian student movement in 1995 and was elected to a central leadership role in Tahkim Vahdat, Iran’s largest and most prominent student…
