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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...
Online conference offers new experience of world citizenship
BRASILIA, Brazil, August 8, 2010
For the 20 people gathered at Guitty Milani's home, the path to world peace begins with small actions. "When we talk about making the world better...
Detention extended for seven Iranian Baha'i leaders
GENEVA, Switzerland, August 5, 2010
The imprisonment of seven Baha'i leaders in Iran has been extended for a further two months, the Baha'i International Community has learned....
Spanish author discovers "bridge between East and West"
MADRID, Spain, August 3, 2010
When author Rafael Cerrato decided to pay a short visit to the north of Israel in 2006, little did he suspect that it would give rise to a new...
The Baha'is of Ivel: Undaunted spirit
GENEVA, Switzerland, July 11, 2010
Following the demolition of Baha'i homes in the Iranian village of Ivel – reported last week – there is another story that must also be told:...
New music embraces diversity of cultures
OSLO, Norway, July 7, 2010
Since his breakthrough as a composer more than 30 years ago, Lasse Thoresen has been searching for a musical language that brings the world's...
Homes demolished in campaign to drive Baha'is out of Iranian village
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 28, 2010
Homes belonging to some 50 Baha'i families in a remote village in northern Iran have been demolished as part of a long-running campaign to expel...
Religious leaders call for action on the environment, poverty and peace
WINNIPEG, Canada, June 24, 2010
World leaders meeting in Canada have been urged to take "inspired leadership and action" to halt poverty, protect the environment, and end violent...
Trial of seven Iranian Baha'i leaders appears to have ended
NEW YORK, United States, June 14, 2010
The trial of seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned for more than two years in Iran seems to have come to a conclusion after three days of successive...
Ongoing trial of Iran's Baha'i leaders highlighted on global day of action
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 13, 2010
On a global day of action highlighting human rights abuses in Iran, the European Union and the Prime Minister of Canada issued strong statements...