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Global call for release of Iranian Baha'i leaders as trial session looms
NEW DELHI, India, June 11, 2010
On the eve of the fourth court hearing for Iran's seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders, voices are being raised around the world for them to be freed....
Fourth court date for imprisoned Baha’i leaders set for 12 June
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 1, 2010
The seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned for more than two years in Iran are scheduled to make their fourth court appearance on 12 June, the Baha'i...
Irish President makes historic visit to Baha'i Centre
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 28, 2010
The President of the Republic of Ireland, Mary McAleese, has praised the universality of the Baha'i teachings and the contribution its members...
Human rights abuses in Iran focus of global campaigns
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 24, 2010
A global day of action demanding an end to human rights abuses in Iran has been called for Saturday, 12 June. The initiative – coordinated by...
'Rethinking Prosperity' is topic for panel at United Nations
NEW YORK, United States, May 12, 2010
Professor Tim Jackson doesn't hold back when describing today's consumer culture: "We are encouraged to spend money we don't have, on things...
Calls for action as Iranian Baha'i leaders enter third year in prison
NEW YORK, United States, May 10, 2010
As seven Baha'i leaders in Iran enter their third year of imprisonment, new details about the harsh conditions of their incarceration have emerged,...
Alternatives to consumer culture focus of new Baha'i document
NEW YORK, United States, May 5, 2010
A new statement challenging the common assumption that human beings are slaves to self-interest and consumerism has been issued by the Baha'i...
Latin America marks key anniversary in establishment of Baha’i Faith
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, April 28, 2010
El Salvador and 20 other nations in Latin America and the Caribbean are this month electing their national Baha'i assembly for the 50th time....
Work advances on restoration of Haifa's golden-domed shrine
HAIFA, Israel, April 23, 2010
With great care and patience, a dozen trusted workers are going over the entire stone surface of Haifa's renowned Baha'i shrine, mending and...
Update on third trial session of Iranian Baha'i leaders
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 13, 2010
Details are emerging from yesterday's court appearance in Tehran of seven imprisoned Iranian Baha'i leaders. The Baha'i International Community...
Third court session held for Baha'i leaders in Iran
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 12, 2010
The seven imprisoned Iranian Baha'i leaders were called to court today in Tehran for a third session in their trial. The hearing was again closed,...
Court date for Iranian Baha'i leaders is 12 April
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 10, 2010
The Baha'i International Community has learned that there was a miscommunication as to the date of the trial of seven Iranian Baha'i leaders...
Next trial session in Iran for Baha'is set for tomorrow
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 9, 2010
A third session of the court proceedings against seven imprisoned Iranian Baha'i leaders is scheduled for tomorrow in Tehran. It is unknown whether...
Two members of Universal House of Justice leaving after decades of service
HAIFA, Israel, March 22, 2010
Two members of the Universal House of Justice, Mr. Hooper Dunbar and Dr. Peter Khan, are leaving Haifa after decades of service at the Baha'i...
Two new members elected to Universal House of Justice
HAIFA, Israel, March 20, 2010
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...
Media portrayal of women is focus of panel
NEW YORK, United States, March 4, 2010
When Jan Floyd-Douglass decided to buy a new car, she bypassed suitable models from eight different manufacturers – and then wrote to tell them...
Court date for Baha'i leaders now announced as 10 April
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 22, 2010
The third court session for seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned in Iran is scheduled for 10 April, a day earlier than originally announced. Diane...
Next court date for Baha'i leaders will be 11 April
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 19, 2010
A third court date has been announced for seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned in Iran, the Baha'i International Community has learned. The trial...
Baha'is offer decision-making model at UN commission
UNITED NATIONS, United States, February 16, 2010
A new model of decision-making among peoples of different cultures would contribute to integration "at this time of transition to a new social...
Nations rally to defend human rights in Iran
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 16, 2010
Countries from around the world have voiced strong concern at the United Nations Human Rights Council over Iran's deteriorating human rights...