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Irish President urges Baha’is to press on

Michael Higgins, President of Ireland, hosted a Baha’i delegation to mark the bicentennial year.

Fourth member of Yaran released

Former member of the Yaran, Saeid Rezaie, has been released from prison after an unjust, decade-long sentence.

Champion of justice Asma Jahangir leaves legacy of courage

Asma Jahangir was highly regarded for her longstanding dedication to human rights and women's rights during her life. She passed away at age 66 on Sunday.

Leading lawyers take Iran to task

Prominent human rights lawyers have published an open letter calling on Iran’s Head of the High Council for Human Rights to acknowledge persecution of Baha’is.

Poverty eradication only possible with structural transformation, says BIC

The BIC has contributed a statement to this year’s UN Commission for Social Development, which is focused on global poverty eradication.

New educational facility opens at Baha’i Lotus Temple

A new educational facility at the Lotus Temple hosts camps, courses, and seminars for youth involved in efforts to improve their communities in New Delhi.

A vision of peace

Stories from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A process is unfolding in the DRC—one that seeks to build capacity within all people to arise and contribute to the advancement of civilization.

Outcry over appalling death sentence of Yemeni Baha’i

The recent unjust death sentence of Hamed bin Haydara in Yemen has evoked a wave of protest across the region.

2017

A momentous year for the Baha’i world

From worldwide bicentenary celebrations to the dedication of the first local Baha’i House of Worship, 2017 has been a remarkable year.

African leaders address education, empowerment for children

At a regional meeting in Sudan this month, leaders on the African continent met to explore the rights and welfare of children.