Two new members elected to Universal House of Justice

20 March 2010

HAIFA, Israel – The Universal House of Justice has announced the results of a by-election for two of its nine members.

The new members are Stephen Birkland and Stephen Hall, elected in balloting in which members of national Baha'i governing bodies around the world serve as electors. The voting was done by mail, and results were conveyed today to all Baha'i National Spiritual Assemblies.

The Universal House of Justice is the head of the Baha'i Faith. Its permanent seat is at the Baha'i World Centre in Haifa, and all members reside here for the duration of their service. ...

Media portrayal of women is focus of panel discussion

4 March 2010

NEW YORK – When Jan Floyd-Douglass decided to buy a new car, she bypassed suitable models from eight different manufacturers – and then wrote to tell them why.

"I love your car but I didn't buy it because I don't like your advertisements because they demean women." ...

Nations rally to defend human rights in Iran

16 February 2010

GENEVA — Countries from around the world voice concern at the UN Human Rights Council over Iran's human rights record.

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