UN to Iran

End human rights violations against Baha’is

Following recent reviews of Iran’s human rights record, the UN General Assembly condemns Iran for its continued attacks against religious minorities, including Baha’is.

Last member of former Yaran ends prison term, persecution continues

As Afif Naeimi, 56, completes his unjust prison sentence, dozens of Iranian Baha’is remain in prison and thousands more face daily persecution.

UN resolution calls for end to Iran’s persecution of Baha’is

The UN General Assembly calls on Iran to end denial of education, incitement to hatred, destruction of cemeteries, and other attacks on Baha’is.

UN resolution calls for end to Iran’s rights violations against Baha’is

The UN General Assembly calls on Iran to end denial of education, incitement to hatred, destruction of cemeteries, and other attacks on Baha’is.

Baseless charges in Yemen signal intensified persecution

Houthi authorities targeted about 20 Baha’is with a string of baseless charges.

European voices join global community to condemn persecution of Yemeni Baha’is

Over 100 Members of the European Parliament and Parliaments across Europe denounce the persecution of Yemen’s Baha’is in a statement released today.

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.

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.