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UN Secretary General "deeply troubled" by developments in Iran

For the fourth consecutive year, the United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, has strongly criticized Iran's record on human rights, saying...

Philosophers and theologians worldwide condemn Iran's attack on Baha'i educators

More than 40 distinguished philosophers and theologians from 16 countries have joined the condemnation of Iran's policy to bar young Baha'is...

Iconic "Lotus Temple" focus of worldwide campaign

Step onto a bus in Ottawa, Canada; open a magazine in Paris, France; or look upwards at Rimini's railway station in Italy – all around the world,...

Baha'i International Community calls for release of Christian pastor facing death sentence

The Baha'i International Community has joined the call for the release of Youcef Nadarkhani, a Christian pastor from Rasht, Iran. Pastor Nadarkhani,...

European Baha'is mark centenary of 'Abdu'l-Baha's journeys

Baha'is in Europe have been commemorating the 100th anniversary of 'Abdu'l-Baha's historic Western travels by reflecting on the qualities of...

Shohreh's story

How Iran violated a top student's rights

Like many young people the world over, Shohreh Rowhani grew up with high hopes of a good university education. But now she has run up against...

Desmond Tutu and Jose Ramos-Horta join calls for release of Baha'i educators

As a number of Baha'i educators appear in court in Iran, two Nobel Peace Prize winners have sharply criticized the Iranian government, comparing...

Australian society "enriched and ennobled" by Baha'i temple

On the fiftieth anniversary of Australia's Baha'i House of Worship, dignitaries have paid tribute to its contribution to the life of the community....

Brazilians march together to demand justice

The ongoing persecution of Iran's Baha'i community featured prominently as 25,000 people from Brazil's diverse traditions marched to defend the...

Lawyer arrested ahead of trial of Baha'i educators

As a number of Baha'is in Iran await trial for providing higher education to youth barred from university, the Baha'i International Community...