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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...
UN Secretary General voices concern over human rights abuses in Iran
UNITED NATIONS, United States, October 18, 2010
The Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, has once again expressed strong concern over Iran's ongoing human rights violations,...
UK heads of religion call for release of Iran's seven Baha'i leaders
LONDON, England, October 7, 2010
Britain's most prominent heads of religion have called for the release of the seven Baha'i leaders serving prison sentences in Iran. A statement...
Support for Iran's seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders spreads worldwide
GENEVA, Switzerland, September 16, 2010
The call to release seven Iranian Baha'i leaders - whose prison sentences have reportedly been reduced to 10-years each - is spreading around...
Prison sentences for Iran's Baha'i leaders reportedly reduced to 10 years
NEW YORK, United States, September 16, 2010
The 20-year prison sentences received by Iran's seven Baha'i leaders have reportedly been reduced. The Baha'i International Community has learned...
100 years ago, historic journeys transformed a fledgling faith
HAIFA, Israel, August 30, 2010
One hundred years ago, 'Abdu'l-Baha, the eldest son of Baha'u'llah and His appointed successor as head of the Baha'i Faith, embarked on a series...
UN panel criticizes Iran’s repression of minorities
GENEVA, Switzerland, August 30, 2010
A United Nations panel of experts has expressed concern over Iran’s continued repression of ethnic and religious minorities, including members...
Global support intensifies for Iran's seven Baha'i leaders
GENEVA, Switzerland, August 26, 2010
An increasing number of governments, human rights groups and prominent individuals are raising their voices against the harsh prison sentences...
Harsh sentences are a judgment against an entire religious community
NEW YORK, United States, August 15, 2010
The harsh prison sentences handed down to seven Iranian Baha'i leaders who are absolutely innocent of any wrongdoing is a judgment against an...
U.S.A. joins Netherlands, U.K. and European Union in chorus of condemnation at prison sentences
GENEVA, Switzerland, August 13, 2010
The United States of America has said it "strongly condemns" the sentencing of seven Iranian Baha'i leaders to 20 years imprisonment. U.S. Secretary...
International outcry at prison sentences for Iranian Baha'i leaders
GENEVA, Switzerland, August 11, 2010
Reports that seven Iranian Baha'i leaders have each received prison sentences of 20 years have been met with condemnation from governments and...
Reports say Iran's Baha'i leaders "sentenced"
NEW YORK, United States, August 8, 2010
The Baha'i International Community has received reports indicating that seven Iranian Baha'i leaders have each received jail sentences of 20...