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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...
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,...