Egyptian court to rule on new religious freedom cases
A court is expected to rule early next week on two cases related to the government's policy on religious affiliation and national identity papers,...
December 20, 2007
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U.N. General Assembly expresses "deep concern" about human rights in Iran
The United Nations General Assembly yesterday adopted a resolution expressing "deep concern" about "ongoing systematic violations of human rights"...
December 19, 2007
Finnish TV talk show host finds success in unconventional approach
Television talk shows often use conflict as their formula to win viewers, but a young producer in Finland is making a go of it with a different...
December 9, 2007
Violence against women needs global attention, says panel at the U.N.
Government and civil society representatives called for renewed attention to the issue of preventing violence against women in a panel discussion...
December 6, 2007
In Ghana, innovative literacy program brings dramatic results
For years, Owusu Ansah Malik thought his native language, Twi, was second-rate. English, the national language of Ghana, was emphasized at his...
December 4, 2007
Ugandans study approaches to development
After five frustrating decades of stalled attempts at development, a group of Ugandans have come together to examine the experience in their...
November 30, 2007
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U.N. committee approves resolution about rights violations in Iran
NEW YORK - A committee of the United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution today expressing "deep concern" about "ongoing systematic...
November 20, 2007
Human rights groups issue report on Egypt
Egypt should end discriminatory practices that prevent Baha'is and others from listing their true religion on government documents, said Human...
November 16, 2007
Photos on new Web site bring into focus the life of Baha'u'llah
A new Web site featuring photographs that help viewers experience the life of Baha'u'llah has been launched by the Baha'i International Community....
November 7, 2007
Remote Baha'i school adds two new grades
In the remote village of Bunisi in Milne Bay Province in Papua New Guinea, the age you start school doesn't depend on how old you are – it depends...
October 31, 2007