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Global support intensifies for Iran's seven Baha'i leaders
26 August 2010GENEVA — An increasing number of governments, human rights groups and prominent individuals are raising their voices against the harsh prison sentences handed down earlier this month to Iran's seven Baha'i leaders.
As lawyers for the prisoners prepare to appeal against the 20-year jail terms, the government of New Zealand has voiced its concern that the trial "was conducted in a manner that was neither fair nor transparent." ...
UN panel criticizes Iran's repression of minorities
30 August 2010GENEVA – A United Nations panel of experts has expressed concern over Iran’s continued repression of ethnic and religious minorities, including members of the Baha'i Faith. ...
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The Trial of Iran’s Seven Baha’i Leaders »
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The Persecution of the Baha’is of Iran
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- In a global procession, ballots are cast for the Universal House of Justice (29 April 2008)
Social and economic development »
- 'Rethinking Prosperity' is topic for panel at United Nations (12 May 2010)
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- Reading project doesn’t stop at literacy (2 November 2008)
- Youth program in tough town offers key ingredient – hope (15 September 2008)
- Ugandans study approaches to development (30 November 2007)
- Remote Baha'i school adds two new grades (31 October 2007)
- Religion could help fight AIDS, says study (24 April 2007)
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Women »
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- Equality of women and men said to improve economic performance (26 February 2008)
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- 'Prophet's Daughter' tells story of an exceptional woman (20 July 2005)
- Successful musical got its start at Baha'i conference (1 May 2007)
- Baha'is co-author women's rights publication (20 June 2004)
- Families and youth identified as keys to reducing poverty (1 November 2006)
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Africa
- Baha’is gather in DRC despite war, other challenges (18 November 2008)
- Ugandan project doesn’t stop at literacy (2 November 2008)
- First identification cards issued to Egyptian Baha'is using a "dash" instead of religion (14 August 2009)
- Young Zambian teens pull together in service program (25 October 2007)
- South African film shows faith in action (19 August 2007)
- Zambia gathering is first in series of 41 conferences (4 November 2008)
- Egypt court upholds Baha'i plea in religious freedom cases (29 January 2008)
- Ethiopian giraffe captures children's hearts (11 February 2007)
- Youth conference in Burundi focuses on social transformation (19 September 2006)
Americas
- Latin America marks key anniversary in establishment of Baha’i Faith (28 April 2010)
- Amid wreckage in Haiti, new birth brings hope (5 February 2010)
- Young people aim for a "coherent" life as they plan their future (28 January 2010)
- Jazz singer Tierney Sutton takes a spiritual look at 'Desire' (14 June 2009)
- Youth art project brings citation for Nunavut resident (26 April 2009)
- For 70th year, Buenos Aires elects assembly (24 April 2009)
- Manhattanites start small, aim high with class for children (16 December 2008)
- Bus crash doesn’t stop travelers from reaching Quito conference (27 November 2008)
- Rebirth can follow breakdown, says best-selling author (29 August 2007)
- Guyana youth try to "move the world" (9 March 2006)
Asia
- UN resolution on Iran sends powerful message on human rights (20 November 2009)
- World’s coldest capital hosts Baha’i conference (27 January 2009)
- Baha'is imprisoned in Yemen may face imminent deportation to Iran (27 August 2008)
- Vietnam recognizes Baha’is as religious community (31 July 2008)
- Cambodia hosts 2,100 Baha’is at historic gathering (3 February 2009)
- Folding paper flowers for religious harmony (11 May 2006)
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- Baha'i Academy enters training agreement with top Indian University (17 August 2006)
- In the shadow of the lotus, peace and calm prevail (19 March 2008)
Australasia
- Appeal for tolerance at Parliament of the World's Religions (11 December 2009)
- Australia, Canada call for immediate release of imprisoned Baha'is (27 May 2009)
- Australian National Assembly marks 75th year; like Iran's, it was first elected in 1934 (8 May 2009)
- Melburnians turn to ‘Soul Food’ for nourishment (28 September 2008)
- New Zealand Police support race unity initiative (22 April 2008)
- In the Queensland outback, 'Fari's Day' means fresh produce (10 March 2008)
- Remote Baha'i school in Papua New Guinea adds new grades (31 October 2007)
- Tasmanian Baha'i Center gets dome (23 July 2007)
- Combating peer pressure a focus of Baha'i program (9 April 2007)
- Village women work to establish medical post (12 November 2006)
Europe
- Climate ethics is talking point at Copenhagen conference (17 December 2009)
- Human Rights Day in Germany puts spotlight on Iran (9 December 2009)
- British Baha'is meet with Prime Minister Brown on Iran concerns (16 July 2009)
- Ethics at heart of economic crisis, says EBBF (6 July 2009)
- German town marks 700-year anniversary with programs at Baha'i temple (29 June 2009)
- Historic 18-week conference series comes to an end (3 March 2009)
- Dean of Westminster Abbey highlights need for unity (18 March 2008)
- People's Theater from Germany goes international (20 January 2008)
- Slovak government recognizes Baha'i Faith (13 May 2007)
United Nations
- Alternatives to consumer culture focus of new Baha'i document (5 May 2010)
- Nations rally to defend human rights in Iran (16 February 2010)
- Secretary general of UN releases report criticizing human rights abuses in Iran (15 October 2009)
- Baha'is and rights groups say Iranian president must address discrimination at home (19 April 2009)
- Baha'is mark 60th anniversary of Human Rights Declaration (7 December 2008)
- Baha’is observe International Day for Eradication of Poverty (26 October 2008)
- Bahá’í-inspired development program highlighted at UN meeting (19 May 2008)
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