Appeal for tolerance at Parliament of the World's Religions
How can interfaith dialogue and religious freedom flourish when one religion declares that another is not a religion? Are tolerance and cooperation...
December 11, 2009
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Human Rights Day in Germany puts spotlight on Iran
Youth from a drama troupe joined with local dignitaries this week to address themes of exclusion and prejudice as they commemorated Human Rights...
December 9, 2009
Parliament of the World's Religions under way in Melbourne
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...
December 4, 2009
UN resolution on Iran sends powerful message on human rights
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...
November 20, 2009
Baha'is celebrate the Birth of Baha'u'llah
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...
November 11, 2009
World’s major religions present action plans on environment
Leaders representing the world's major religions, including the Baha'i Faith, gathered yesterday at historic Windsor Castle to formally launch...
November 4, 2009
Baha'is join global plan for "generational change" on climate change
The Baha'i International Community today announced that it has become a partner in a United Nations-sponsored program to promote "generational...
October 27, 2009
Trial of seven Baha'is delayed, no new date set
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...
October 18, 2009
Trial of seven Baha'is in Iran scheduled for 18 October
The trial of seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders in Iran is scheduled for Sunday. However, defense lawyers have not received the standard advance...
October 16, 2009
Secretary general of UN releases report criticizing human rights abuses in Iran
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon yesterday expressed strong criticism of Iran's human rights record, voicing concern about the use of excessive...
October 15, 2009