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Zoroastrian delegation to participate at the United Nations as part of the 68th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68)

NEW YORK, January 4, 2024 – FEZANA will be participating at the 68th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Conference to be held at the UN Headquarters in New York, USA.
This year the CSW68 priority theme is, “Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective”. FEZANA had a record number of applications for this year’s CSW conference. A very large team of delegates will be attending the conference in March 2024.

For more information, please download the brochure. 

NORTH AMERICAN ZOROASTRIANS USHER IN NOWRUZ, A NEW DAY

NORTH AMERICAN ZOROASTRIANS USHER IN NOWRUZ, A NEW DAY, ON SATURDAY, MARCH 20, THE OFFICIAL START OF THE VERNAL EQUINOX Following a pandemic year marred by sickness, death and loss around the world, the occasion of Nowruz offers hope and the promise of a New Day Burr Ridge, Illinois, March 16, 2021 – FEZANA, the… Continue Reading

FEZANA Celebrates International Women’s Day 2021

“YOU MUST DO THE THING YOU THINK YOU CANNOT DO.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Celebrating International Women’s Day 2021! FEZANA joins with the rest of the world this Monday, March 8th, in paying tribute to the selflessness, courage and strength of women in our lives and throughout history, who publicly or privately make the world a… Continue Reading

A Statement from the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America on the events of January 6, 2021

A Statement from the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America on the events of January 6, 2021 The Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) is appalled by recent events that attempted to thwart the machinery of democracy; and instead, advance both physically and symbolically, an autocratic mob-driven takeover of the United States… Continue Reading

Amplifying Women’s Voices at CSW 65

Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) will be participating at the 65th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) conference to be held in March 2021 hosted by the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA. This year’s theme will encompass the overarching theme of women’s empowerment and the link to sustainable development… Continue Reading

FEZANA to attend the 11th Annual RAD-AID Conference

Spotlight on the Hospital for the Rehabilitation of Disabled Children October 27, 2020, Washington, D.C.  The FEZANA UN-NGO Committee is delighted to announce that it will be sending delegates to the 11th Annual RAD-AID Conference being held on Nov. 7 & 8, 2020. FEZANA will be represented by Sheherazad Kapadia (UK), Ana Verahrami (Colorado, USA),… Continue Reading

Establishment of North American Institute of Zoroastrian Studies

It is now more than two score and ten years since Zoroastrians from various parts of the world have settled in North America, bringing with them their religious practices, traditions and cultures which are gradually evolving into a tapestry of a new North American Zoroastrian identity. The first-generation Zoroastrians in North America, in the space… Continue Reading

FEZANA & NAMC ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT REITTERATING CDC GUIDANCE ON COVID-19 RISK MITIGATION FOR PLACES OF WORSHIP

FEZANA, NORTH AMERICAN MOBEDS COUNCIL ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT REITTERATING CDC GUIDANCE ON COVID-19 RISK MITIGATION FOR PLACES OF WORSHIP As Zarathushti associations and groups begin to open their doors or put together their plans for limited capacity in-person worship, the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) and the North American Mobeds Council (NAMC)… Continue Reading

Letter to UN Secretary General

FEZANA represents Zoroastrian faith and community at Religions for Peace (RfP), Internationally affiliated multi-religious organization. Homi D Gandhi, FEZANA’s immediate Past President, is a co-President on the World Council at RfP. Homi requests all Zoroastrians residing in various parts of the world to appeal to their national governments to adhere with the Article 18 of… Continue Reading

FEZANA: In solidarity with communities mourning George Floyd

The Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (“FEZANA”) offers its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Mr. George Floyd.  We stand in solidarity with Black and other communities of color, with Minneapolis, and with all those who are grieving Mr. Floyd’s loss and the absence of justice in their respective… Continue Reading

An open letter to our Jewish brothers and sisters

On behalf of the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA), I extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to the family members of those lost or injured in the brutal, senseless and barbaric acts of evil committed on the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh’s beloved Squirrel Hill community. We stand in solidarity with… Continue Reading

FEZANA Statement on the Separation of Families Seeking Asylum

We stand united with the world’s leading religious organizations in denouncing the practice of separating families, specifically children from their parents, in the throes of such duress and strife. Such policies are contrary to international refugee and human rights standards and practices. We also believe recent divisive language used to describe people in search of… Continue Reading

FEZANA Letter of Support For the Mumbai Metro 3 Tunnel Re-alignment

FEZANA issued a letter of support urging the Mumbai High Court to request the re-alignment of the Metro III tunnels that are currently slated to pass under or very close to the H.B. Wadia and Zarathoshti Anjuman Atashbehrams in Mumbai, India LETTER OF SUPPORT The Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) serves as… Continue Reading

FEZANA’s 31st AGM in Los Angeles: A Report

The 31st Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America was hosted by member association California Zoroastrian Center at their Dar-e-Mehr in Westminster California over 4 days. Over 70 official participants formed part of a larger group of friends attended this annual event held over the last weekend of April every… Continue Reading

Press Room

FEZANA represents a diverse and growing Zarathushti community in North America.

Guided by the blessings of AHURA MAZDA and the teachings of our Prophet Zarathushtra; the Federation was founded in 1987 It serves as the coordinating body for 26 Zoroastrian Associations and 14 Corresponding Groups in the United States and Canada.

The activities of FEZANA are conducted in a spirit of mutual respect, co-operation and unity amongst all Member associations, and with due regard for the principles of GOODNESS, TRUTH, REASON, BENEVOLENCE, IMPLICIT TRUST and CHARITY towards all Mankind.

:+: Baname Khoda Kshnothro Ahura Mazda