Human rights groups renew support for Iran's seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders
The global support for Iran's seven jailed Baha'i leaders is continuing as one of the prisoners begins her fourth year in detention. Mahvash...
March 9, 2011
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Rethinking education for girls and women explored at UN
The education of women and girls, which is critical to the advancement of society, should include elements that acknowledge the importance of...
March 7, 2011
Capacity building crucial to eradicating poverty
Initiatives to address poverty should give attention to strengthening the moral, ethical and spiritual capacities of individuals and communities....
February 17, 2011
Grave concern for safety of Iran's imprisoned Baha'i leaders
Iran's seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders have been transferred to more brutal sections of their prison complex. In the case of the two Baha'i women,...
February 15, 2011
Fifty years on, Uganda's Baha'i temple stands as a symbol of unity and progress
At a ceremony to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Baha'i House of Worship here, Uganda's Chief Justice has praised the temple's continuing...
January 18, 2011
Arsonists threaten reprisals if Baha'is befriend Muslims
A recent wave of arson attacks on Baha'i-owned businesses in Rafsanjan, Iran, appears to be part of a campaign to fracture relationships between...
January 16, 2011
Future plans discussed at global gathering
Senior officers of the Baha'i Faith from around the globe have gathered at the Baha'i World Centre to discuss the future development of the worldwide...
January 4, 2011
Iran's human rights record condemned by United Nations
In a vote today, the United Nations once again strongly condemned Iran for failing to live up to international human rights standards. By a vote...
December 21, 2010
Two Shiraz Baha'is released after three years in prison
Two of the three Iranian Baha'is, imprisoned for their participation in an education program for underprivileged children, have been freed after...
December 14, 2010
Open letter speaks out for the rights of all Iranians
In an open letter to the head of Iran's Judiciary, the Baha'i International Community today contrasted the country's persecution of Baha'is with...
December 7, 2010