I AM for DemocracyIranian Americans For Democracy

California grassroots movement

I AM for Democracy

Iranian Americans For Democracy — Standing up for democracy, at home and abroad.

Reach out and connect Our mission

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We’re a California-based grassroots movement advancing human rights, civic participation, and accountable governance.

Why we care

Democracy must be defended

Democracy is not guaranteed — it is something that must be protected, preserved, and fought for every generation. Around the world, we see democratic values under attack from populist movements, authoritarian regimes, and systems that erode the voice of the people.

A lived perspective

Iranian Americans understand this reality more deeply than most. Many have lived under both the promises of democracy distorted into dictatorship, and the freedoms of a true democracy. This lived experience gives our community a unique perspective: we know what is at stake when democracy is lost, and we know the power of defending it when it thrives.

Here, and in Iran

That is why we are committed to standing up for democratic principles — not only here in the United States, where they must be safeguarded, but also for the people of Iran, who continue to fight for a free and democratic future. Our mission is rooted in the belief that democracy is worth protecting everywhere, for everyone.

Reach out and connect

We don't hold regular meetings. To connect with us, reach out through the contact form.

Get involved

Change begins when people come together. If you want to be part of this movement, we invite you to connect with us:

Together, we can ensure that democracy is not just an idea, but a living reality — protected, strengthened, and passed on to future generations.