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Beauty of restored Shrine set to dazzle visitors and pilgrims
HAIFA, Israel, April 12, 2011
After more than two years of extensive restoration work, Haifa's golden-domed Baha'i Shrine has been unveiled, to the delight of visitors, pilgrims...
Governments condemn Iran's reversal on jail terms
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 6, 2011
Governments and human rights organizations have been swift to condemn the reinstatement of 20-year jail sentences for Iran's seven Baha'i leaders....
Shock at "duplicity" as 20-year sentence for Iran's Baha'i leaders is reinstated
NEW YORK, United States, March 30, 2011
Just six months after Iran's appeal court reduced to 10 years the jail terms handed down to seven Baha'i leaders, the prisoners have been told...
UN Human Rights Council appoints monitor for Iran
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 24, 2011
For the first time since its creation five years ago, the UN Human Rights Council has appointed a special investigator to monitor Iran's compliance...
Baha'is who offered education to earthquake-hit Iranian region arrested
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 15, 2011
Iranian authorities have arrested a number of Baha'is who provided education to children in a region devastated by an earthquake seven years...
Sorrow as jailed Baha'i leader is unable to attend wife's funeral
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 11, 2011
The Baha'i International Community has described as "desperately cruel" the fact that one of Iran's seven Baha'i leaders has been unable to attend...
Human rights groups renew support for Iran's seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders
NEW YORK, United States, March 9, 2011
The global support for Iran's seven jailed Baha'i leaders is continuing as one of the prisoners begins her fourth year in detention. Mahvash...
Rethinking education for girls and women explored at UN
UNITED NATIONS, United States, March 7, 2011
The education of women and girls, which is critical to the advancement of society, should include elements that acknowledge the importance of...
Capacity building crucial to eradicating poverty
UNITED NATIONS, United States, February 17, 2011
Initiatives to address poverty should give attention to strengthening the moral, ethical and spiritual capacities of individuals and communities....
Grave concern for safety of Iran's imprisoned Baha'i leaders
NEW YORK, United States, February 15, 2011
Iran's seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders have been transferred to more brutal sections of their prison complex. In the case of the two Baha'i women,...
Fifty years on, Uganda's Baha'i temple stands as a symbol of unity and progress
KAMPALA, Uganda, January 18, 2011
At a ceremony to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Baha'i House of Worship here, Uganda's Chief Justice has praised the temple's continuing...
Arsonists threaten reprisals if Baha'is befriend Muslims
GENEVA, Switzerland, January 16, 2011
A recent wave of arson attacks on Baha'i-owned businesses in Rafsanjan, Iran, appears to be part of a campaign to fracture relationships between...
Future plans discussed at global gathering
HAIFA, Israel, January 4, 2011
Senior officers of the Baha'i Faith from around the globe have gathered at the Baha'i World Centre to discuss the future development of the worldwide...
Iran's human rights record condemned by United Nations
UNITED NATIONS, United States, December 21, 2010
In a vote today, the United Nations once again strongly condemned Iran for failing to live up to international human rights standards. By a vote...
Two Shiraz Baha'is released after three years in prison
GENEVA, Switzerland, December 14, 2010
Two of the three Iranian Baha'is, imprisoned for their participation in an education program for underprivileged children, have been freed after...
Open letter speaks out for the rights of all Iranians
NEW YORK, United States, December 7, 2010
In an open letter to the head of Iran's Judiciary, the Baha'i International Community today contrasted the country's persecution of Baha'is with...
Excavation work commences for Chile's "temple of light"
SANTIAGO, Chile, November 28, 2010
Excavation work is under way for the new Baha'i House of Worship for the South American continent, in the Chilean capital of Santiago. The ground...
Three Baha'is, jailed for humanitarian work, begin fourth year in detention
NEW YORK, United States, November 19, 2010
Despite compelling evidence that they never committed a crime, three Iranian Baha'is today begin their fourth year in captivity. The two women,...
UN resolution sharply critical of Iran for continuing human rights violations
UNITED NATIONS, United States, November 18, 2010
A committee of the UN General Assembly today sharply criticized Iran for its continued and increasing violations of human rights. By a vote of...
Holy place restoration sheds light on region's heritage
ACRE, Israel, October 29, 2010
After more than three years of restoration and conservation work, a Baha'i sacred site is offering a glimpse into the industrial and spiritual...