UN monitor for Iran presents first findings on human rights abuses
In his first report, the newly appointed UN investigator into human rights in Iran has appealed to the Iranian government to create a culture...
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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...