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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...
Baha'is join global plan for "generational change" on climate change
NEW YORK, United States, October 27, 2009
The Baha'i International Community today announced that it has become a partner in a United Nations-sponsored program to promote "generational...
Trial of seven Baha'is delayed, no new date set
GENEVA, Switzerland, October 18, 2009
Although the trial of seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned in Iran for more than 17 months was scheduled for today, when attorneys and families arrived...
Trial of seven Baha'is in Iran scheduled for 18 October
GENEVA, Switzerland, October 16, 2009
The trial of seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders in Iran is scheduled for Sunday. However, defense lawyers have not received the standard advance...
Secretary general of UN releases report criticizing human rights abuses in Iran
UNITED NATIONS, United States, October 15, 2009
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon yesterday expressed strong criticism of Iran's human rights record, voicing concern about the use of excessive...
Prominent Iranians call for religious liberty
WASHINGTON, United States, September 30, 2009
A best-selling author and an Oscar-nominated actress are among those who have called for religious freedom in Iran, including an end to the persecution...
Music and the arts a highlight of summer gatherings
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, September 29, 2009
Singing was the draw at a festival of choirs in the Congo, while in Venezuela, both plastic arts and music played a key role at the annual Baha'i...
Ethics are 'missing dimension' in climate debate, says IPCC head
NEW YORK, United States, September 23, 2009
The inequities and injustices that are likely to occur on a global level because of climate change mean that world leaders must carefully examine...
Conference: Religion joins with science to address environment issues
WASHINGTON, United States, September 17, 2009
People’s spiritual beliefs affect their attitude toward climate change, with religious groups increasingly helping to frame humanity’s response...
Trial of seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders postponed
GENEVA, Switzerland, August 17, 2009
The trial of seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned in Iran has been postponed until 18 October, the Baha'i International Community learned today. According...
First identification cards issued to Egyptian Baha'is using a "dash" instead of religion
CAIRO, Egypt, August 14, 2009
Two young Baha'is at the center of a court case over religious identification on government documents have received new computerized ID cards...
Due process ignored as trial date is set for Iranian Baha'i prisoners
GENEVA, Switzerland, August 12, 2009
In yet another example of the denial to Baha’is in Iran of their rights to justice, including due process, judicial officials have reportedly...