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UN resolution on Iran sends powerful message on human rights
20 November 2009UNITED NATIONS – The approval today of a strongly worded resolution on human rights in Iran sends a powerful signal to the Iranian government that the world is gravely concerned about how Iran treats its citizens, said the Baha'i International Community.
The resolution, approved by a vote of 74 to 48 by the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly, expressed "deep concern at serious ongoing and recurring human rights violations in the Islamic Republic of Iran." The list of violations included oppressive measures taken after the June presidential election and "increasing discrimination" against minority groups, including Baha'is.
"This year's resolution – which is among the most forcefully worded in more than 25 years of resolutions on Iran – sends a potent message to the government there ..."
Baha'is celebrate Birth of Baha'u'llah
11 November 2009On 12 November, Baha'is around the globe will celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i Faith. Gatherings are held in thousands of localities – in homes, at public facilities, at local and national Baha'i centers, and at Baha'i Houses of Worship.
Trial of seven Baha'is delayed, no new date set
18 October 2009The seven have been imprisoned in Tehran's Evin prison for more than 17 months.
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“The Baha’i Question: Cultural Cleansing in Iran” provides an overview and documentation of the long campaign to stamp out Iran’s Baha’i community.
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