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Dismay at lack of human rights resolution on Iran as persecution worsens
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 14, 2005
The Baha'i International Community today expressed its dismay and disappointment at the failure of the UN Commission on Human Rights to even...
Tree-planting marks Fiji anniversary
SUVA, Fiji, April 12, 2005
Fijian Baha'is have planted trees to mark the 80th anniversary of their community and as a tribute to Baha'is in Fiji and Iran. Four trees, each...
New version of 'The Baha'is' magazine published
HAIFA, Israel, April 12, 2005
A new version of a glossy 80-page magazine profiling the Baha'i Faith and its worldwide community has just been published. "The Baha'is" is a...
British prime minister praises Baha'i community
LONDON, England, April 7, 2005
The prime minister of the United Kingdom, Tony Blair, has praised the work of the nation's Baha'i community in assisting social cohesion and...
Baha'i classes find wide appeal
SYDNEY, Australia, April 5, 2005
About 6,000 primary schoolchildren in Australia are attending Baha'i classes, which are offered in more than 300 state-run schools. The classes...
Beliefs inspire invention of stove
MATSAPHA, Swaziland, March 30, 2005
Setting out to design a stove for developing countries, Crispin Pemberton-Pigott began by imagining how many trees might be saved if he invented...
Leaving after many years of service
HAIFA, Israel, March 24, 2005
Two members of the Universal House of Justice have left the Baha'i Faith's international governing council after many years of service. Mr. Ian...
Two new members join Universal House of Justice
HAIFA, Israel, March 21, 2005
The Universal House of Justice has announced the election of two new members, Payman Mohajer and Paul Lample. The Universal House of Justice,...
Pledges on equality 'need to be honored'
UNITED NATIONS, United States, March 16, 2005
Governments should ensure that they act upon their commitments to advance the equality of women and men, said the principal representative of...
Minister praises Baha'i activities
GABORONE, Botswana, March 14, 2005
Half a century ago, because of apartheid restrictions, the Baha'is of Botswana had to meet under the cover of darkness. But now the community...
Arts on display in scenic city
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines, March 10, 2005
This scenic city proved an ideal venue for the Baha'i National Arts Festival. Known for its beautiful views and rich cultural heritage, t Baguio...
Baha'is play big role at UN conference
UNITED NATIONS, United States, March 3, 2005
Baha'is played prominent roles last month at the 10-year review of the ground-breaking World Summit for Social Development. Baha'i International...
Heroic life inspires conference
OTAVALO, Ecuador, February 23, 2005
Participants at a conference commemorating the 25th anniversary of the passing of a deeply cherished Baha'i resolved to increase their service...
Manage time to 'balance your life'
HLUBOKA, Czech Republic, February 23, 2005
Good time-management in all the important spheres of life will help meet the challenge of living a balanced life, a speaker told a Baha'i youth...
Religion gives basis for human rights
GROESBEEK, Netherlands, February 15, 2005
The global community should look to the ethical teachings of the world religions as well as to international law to protect human rights, a keynote...
Completing the circle of service
PRAIA, Cape Verde, February 8, 2005
A recent visit by three Baha'is to these islands in the north Atlantic Ocean had its origins in a decision taken some 50 years earlier. In January...
Magazine wins design award
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS, United States, February 2, 2005
A magazine published by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States has received an international award for best journal...
Thriving community builds social unity
KIGALI, Rwanda, February 2, 2005
The jubilee festivities here were a major victory in the history of the Rwandan Baha'i community, a speaker told the participants at the celebrations....
History springs to life on Scottish stage
EDINBURGH, Scotland, January 27, 2005
Episodes from the early history of the Baha'i Faith in the West came to life through dramatic performances here this month. In the drawing room...
Two reasons for festivities
BANJUL, The Gambia, January 23, 2005
The Baha'i community of this West African country had a double reason to celebrate last month. The first was the opening of a new national Baha'i...