Work advances on House of Worship in Chile
A new video detailing progress of the construction of the Baha'i House of Worship for the South American continent has been released. The video...
February 10, 2013
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U.S. House of Representatives resolution condemns Iran's persecution of Baha'is
The United States Congress has called on Iran to release Baha'is imprisoned solely for their religious beliefs. In a resolution passed on 1 January,...
January 3, 2013
Marathon run highlights Iran's human rights abuses
More than 500 people, ranging in age from primary school children to senior citizens, took to the streets here to support a marathon run which...
January 1, 2013
UN Iran expert raises "access to education" at seminar in UK parliament
The Iranian government's policy of excluding those it deems "ideologically unsound" from higher education is eroding progress made in women's...
December 26, 2012
In New Delhi, seminar explores ending violence against children
Ending the maltreatment and abuse of young people is a global challenge that must be urgently addressed. This was among the central themes of...
December 21, 2012
UN decries Iran's "serious ongoing and recurring" human rights violations
The UN General Assembly today expressed "deep concern" over Iran's "serious ongoing and recurring" human rights violations, decrying abuses that...
December 20, 2012
Artworks convey personal stories of persecution
Works of art by a group of Australian-Iranians are highlighting the issue of religious persecution in Iran. A new exhibition here includes works...
December 18, 2012
Exploring new frontiers of learning about peace
The new incumbent of the Baha'i Chair for World Peace has been describing aspects of the program's future development. Professor Hoda Mahmoudi...
December 6, 2012
A century on, legacy of ‘Abdu’l-Baha honored at UK government reception
Government ministers and members of parliament here welcomed more than 80 Baha’is to a unique event to pay tribute to ‘Abdu’l-Baha, 100 years...
December 5, 2012
UN vote registers "deep concern" over Iran's human rights violations
Citing a long list of abuses, a UN committee today expressed "deep concern" over "ongoing and recurring" human rights violations in Iran. By...
November 27, 2012