Iranian American Community of Wisconsin

The Iranian American Community of Wisconsin (IAC-WI), based in Mequon, WI, is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to serving Iranian Americans throughout Wisconsin. As a member of the Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC), IAC-WI provides comprehensive community engagement and educational initiatives focused on Persian culture, Iranian history, and contemporary political affairs. The organization hosts regular events and forums that bring together community members, religious leaders, representatives, and Iranian experts to discuss critical topics including Iranian culture, history, politics, and human rights conditions. IAC-WI celebrates Persian cultural traditions including Nowruz (Persian New Year) alongside American holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving, fostering cross-cultural understanding and community cohesion. The organization actively educates both American and Iranian audiences about Iranian culture and day-to-day life, while maintaining a strong commitment to advocating for human rights and democratic values. With a focus on promoting awareness of human rights violations in Iran, IAC-WI works toward supporting a vision of a democratic, secular, non-nuclear republic. The organization's activities include hosting educational speakers, publishing news and analysis on Iranian affairs, and maintaining an active online presence with blogs, news updates, and multimedia content. Serving the Mequon, Wisconsin area and the broader Iranian American community, IAC-WI combines cultural celebration with political advocacy and human rights awareness.