UN panel criticizes Iran’s repression of minorities
A United Nations panel of experts has expressed concern over Iran’s continued repression of ethnic and religious minorities, including members...
Human Rights of the Bahá’ís
Global support intensifies for Iran's seven Baha'i leaders
An increasing number of governments, human rights groups and prominent individuals are raising their voices against the harsh prison sentences...
Harsh sentences are a judgment against an entire religious community
The harsh prison sentences handed down to seven Iranian Baha'i leaders who are absolutely innocent of any wrongdoing is a judgment against an...
U.S.A. joins Netherlands, U.K. and European Union in chorus of condemnation at prison sentences
The United States of America has said it "strongly condemns" the sentencing of seven Iranian Baha'i leaders to 20 years imprisonment. U.S. Secretary...
International outcry at prison sentences for Iranian Baha'i leaders
Reports that seven Iranian Baha'i leaders have each received prison sentences of 20 years have been met with condemnation from governments and...
Ongoing trial of Iran's Baha'i leaders highlighted on global day of action
On a global day of action highlighting human rights abuses in Iran, the European Union and the Prime Minister of Canada issued strong statements...
Global call for release of Iranian Baha'i leaders as trial session looms
On the eve of the fourth court hearing for Iran's seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders, voices are being raised around the world for them to be freed....
Fourth court date for imprisoned Baha’i leaders set for 12 June
The seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned for more than two years in Iran are scheduled to make their fourth court appearance on 12 June, the Baha'i...
Human rights abuses in Iran focus of global campaigns
A global day of action demanding an end to human rights abuses in Iran has been called for Saturday, 12 June. The initiative – coordinated by...
Calls for action as Iranian Baha'i leaders enter third year in prison
As seven Baha'i leaders in Iran enter their third year of imprisonment, new details about the harsh conditions of their incarceration have emerged,...