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.
Human Rights of the Bahá’ís
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.
For 30th time, UN General Assembly censures Iran for persecution of Baha’is
On Tuesday, the UN General Assembly rebuked Iran’s human rights violations against the Baha’i community there, for the 30th time.
Third member of Yaran completes 10 year sentence
Imprisoned for religious beliefs, Behrooz Tavakkoli, member of the former leadership group of the Baha’is of Iran, has completed his unjust sentence.
UN condemns Iran’s human rights violations for 30th time
In a vote today, the United Nations General Assembly rebuked Iran for continuing human rights violations.
Second member of Yaran released
Former member of the Yaran, Fariba Kamalabadi, has been released after a long, unjust prison sentence.
Attacks in Yemen and Iran coincide with bicentenary period
Security forces opened fire on a small gathering in Yemen on 22 October 2017. Persecution in Iran intensifies.