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The Baha'is of Ivel: Undaunted spirit
11 July 2010GENEVA - Following the demolition of Baha'i homes in the Iranian village of Ivel, there is another story that must also be told: that of sympathetic villagers who have commiserated with their Baha'i neighbors over the injustices they have been forced to endure.
It is also the story of an undaunted spirit and a commitment to social good...
New music embraces diversity of cultures
7 July 2010OSLO, Norway – An innovative vocal composition by Lasse Thoresen has won the prestigious Nordic Council Music Prize, for a work "in which all involved play their own part." ...
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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.
Baha’is of Egypt
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Court cases and other news relating to the question of ID cards and birth certificates for followers of the Baha’i Faith.
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Climate change »
- Ethics are 'missing dimension' in climate debate, says IPCC head (23 September 2009)
- Religion joins with science to address environment issues (17 September 2009)
- Climate ethics is talking point at Copenhagen conference (17 December 2009)
- Parliament of the World's Religions under way in Melbourne (4 December 2009)
- World’s major religions present action plans on environment (4 November 2009)
Baha’i World Centre »
- Work advances on restoration of Haifa's golden-domed shrine (23 April 2010)
- Two new members elected to Universal House of Justice (20 March 2010)
- Web site offers information for visiting Baha'i gardens, shrines (19 March 2009)
- Baha’i shrines chosen as World Heritage sites (8 July 2008)
- Baha'is celebrate most important festival at most holy site (30 April 2008)
- 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)
- Baha'is offer decision-making model at UN commission (16 February 2010)
- 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)
- In Ghana, innovative literacy program brings dramatic results (4 December 2007)
Women »
- Media portrayal of women is focus of panel (4 March 2010)
- Prestigious exhibition presents ‘New Garden’ (2 February 2010)
- Equality of women and men said to improve economic performance (26 February 2008)
- Violence against women needs global attention, says UN panel (6 December 2007)
- '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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Video: Hip-hop hits spiritual chords
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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)
- Baha'is celebrate Ayyam-i-Ha and prepare for annual fast (25 February 2008)
- 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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