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Baha'i leaders make second court appearance
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 7, 2010
Seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders appeared in court today in Iran for a second session of their trial. The session was once again closed, and family...
Amid wreckage in Haiti, new birth brings hope
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, February 5, 2010
Little Tina Rose Wome came into the world on 28 January in a makeshift clinic, fashioned from a classroom at the Anis Zunuzi Baha'i School on...
Prestigious exhibition presents "New Garden"
BRISBANE, Australia, February 2, 2010
Traditional Pacific island bark cloth stenciled with designs depicting a vision of a "New Garden" was one of the artworks commissioned for a...
Baha'is condemn lack of due process at trial in Iran
NEW YORK, United States, January 31, 2010
The Baha'i International Community has issued a statement condemning the trial of 16 individuals in Iran yesterday as a "violation of all internationally...
Young people aim for a "coherent" life as they plan their future
SANTA ROSA DE COPAN, Honduras, January 28, 2010
Having a belief system is not so difficult, said 25-year-old Nava, participating in a recent university seminar in Honduras. The challenging...
Detention of ten Baha’is leads to fears for other prisoners
NEW YORK, United States, January 27, 2010
Concern is growing over the lack of information about the status of 10 Baha'is who were arrested earlier this month in Iran. In addition to worry...
Date set for seven Baha'i leaders' next court session
GENEVA, Switzerland, January 20, 2010
Iranian authorities have notified the lawyers of seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders that the next session of their trial will be held on 7 February,...
World reacts to the trial of the seven Baha'i leaders
GENEVA, Switzerland, January 13, 2010
Iran's decision to begin the trial yesterday of seven Baha'i leaders has triggered a strong international reaction, including a call by Nobel...
First session held in trial of Baha'i leaders in Iran
GENEVA, Switzerland, January 12, 2010
The trial of seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders began today in Iran. Initial reports indicate that the trial was marked by numerous violations of...
Baha'i International Community rejects allegations that arrested Baha'is had weapons in homes
GENEVA, Switzerland, January 9, 2010
The Baha'i International Community today categorically rejected new allegations by the Iranian government that arms and ammunition were found...
By-election announced for two members of Universal House of Justice
HAIFA, Israel, January 6, 2010
The Universal House of Justice has announced that it has approved the requests of two of its members, Mr. Hooper Dunbar and Dr. Peter Khan, to...
Trial of seven Baha'i leaders in Iran looms
GENEVA, Switzerland, January 5, 2010
Recent developments in Iran have raised grave concern about the ultimate fate of the seven Baha'i leaders who are scheduled to go on trial next...
UN gives final approval to resolution criticizing rights violations in Iran
UNITED NATIONS, United States, December 18, 2009
The United Nations General Assembly gave its final stamp of approval today to a strongly worded resolution condemning Iran for a long list of...
Climate ethics is talking point at Copenhagen conference
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, December 17, 2009
Acceptance of the ethical dimension of climate change has risen to a new level of importance in discussions at the UN Climate Change Conference...
Appeal for tolerance at Parliament of the World's Religions
MELBOURNE, Australia, December 11, 2009
How can interfaith dialogue and religious freedom flourish when one religion declares that another is not a religion? Are tolerance and cooperation...
Human Rights Day in Germany puts spotlight on Iran
LANGENHAIN, Germany, December 9, 2009
Youth from a drama troupe joined with local dignitaries this week to address themes of exclusion and prejudice as they commemorated Human Rights...
Parliament of the World's Religions under way in Melbourne
MELBOURNE, Australia, December 4, 2009
Baha'is from five continents are making presentations at the Parliament of the World's Religions – an event now held every five years in the...
UN resolution on Iran sends powerful message on human rights
UNITED NATIONS, United States, November 20, 2009
The approval today of a strongly worded resolution on human rights in Iran sends a powerful signal to the Iranian government that the world is...
Baha'is celebrate the Birth of Baha'u'llah
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, November 11, 2009
On 12 November, Baha'is around the globe will celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i Faith. Gatherings...
World’s major religions present action plans on environment
WINDSOR, England, November 4, 2009
Leaders representing the world's major religions, including the Baha'i Faith, gathered yesterday at historic Windsor Castle to formally launch...