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UN Iran expert raises "access to education" at seminar in UK parliament
LONDON, England, December 26, 2012
The Iranian government's policy of excluding those it deems "ideologically unsound" from higher education is eroding progress made in women's...
In New Delhi, seminar explores ending violence against children
NEW DELHI, India, December 21, 2012
Ending the maltreatment and abuse of young people is a global challenge that must be urgently addressed. This was among the central themes of...
UN decries Iran's "serious ongoing and recurring" human rights violations
UNITED NATIONS, United States, December 20, 2012
The UN General Assembly today expressed "deep concern" over Iran's "serious ongoing and recurring" human rights violations, decrying abuses that...
Artworks convey personal stories of persecution
SYDNEY, Australia, December 18, 2012
Works of art by a group of Australian-Iranians are highlighting the issue of religious persecution in Iran. A new exhibition here includes works...
Exploring new frontiers of learning about peace
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND, United States, December 6, 2012
The new incumbent of the Baha'i Chair for World Peace has been describing aspects of the program's future development. Professor Hoda Mahmoudi...
A century on, legacy of ‘Abdu’l-Baha honored at UK government reception
LONDON, England, December 5, 2012
Government ministers and members of parliament here welcomed more than 80 Baha’is to a unique event to pay tribute to ‘Abdu’l-Baha, 100 years...
UN vote registers "deep concern" over Iran's human rights violations
UNITED NATIONS, United States, November 27, 2012
Citing a long list of abuses, a UN committee today expressed "deep concern" over "ongoing and recurring" human rights violations in Iran. By...
Hungarian personalities speak out for human rights in Iran
BUDAPEST, Hungary, November 25, 2012
A host of well-known personalities have joined a campaign here to show support for victims of human rights abuses in Iran. Under the banner,...
Mayor pays tribute to Luxembourg Baha'is on anniversary
LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg, November 4, 2012
The first election 50 years ago of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Luxembourg has been commemorated here with a monument in...
UN expert troubled by "climate of fear" in Iran
UNITED NATIONS, United States, October 31, 2012
The United Nations expert on human rights in Iran has told the General Assembly that he is "deeply troubled" by the situation in the country,...
"Grave concern" over Iran's human rights abuses
UNITED NATIONS, United States, October 15, 2012
Two new high-level reports issued here last week expressed concern over continuing human rights violations in Iran, highlighting intensifying...
UN experts' concern for religious minorities in Iran
GENEVA, Switzerland, September 23, 2012
Two United Nations Special Rapporteurs have expressed their deep concern at the situation of minority religions in Iran. The Special Rapporteur...
Slovak academics tell Iran to free Baha'i educators
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, September 18, 2012
More than 80 leading academics are calling upon the Iranian government to end its persecution of Baha'i educators and students. The Slovak Republic's...
Marchers in Rio call for freedom to believe
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, September 18, 2012
A message of human solidarity from a medieval Persian poet was prominently displayed at Rio's famous Copacabana beach, as part of this year's...
Prominent speakers address justice and reconciliation
MONTREAL, Canada, September 7, 2012
The establishment of justice and genuine reconciliation demands greater attention to the challenging work of rebuilding human relationships on...
Banned from making their mark
NEW YORK, United States, September 6, 2012
In practically any other country of the world, a teenage chess champion, a national judo standout and a talented pianist would be valued as contributors...
Newsreel shows work commencing on House of Worship
SANTIAGO, Chile, August 14, 2012
The first video newsreel documenting progress in the building of the Baha'i House of Worship here has been launched online. The newsreel, titled...
The Baha'is of Semnan: A community under fire
NEW YORK, United States, August 8, 2012
A dramatic intensification of persecution of Baha'is in the Iranian city of Semnan has been described as "distinctive and alarming" by the Baha'i...
A dark picture of religious freedom in Iran
WASHINGTON, United States, August 2, 2012
In a report released Monday, the United States painted a dark picture of religious freedom in Iran, documenting how the government there oppresses...
Centenary of 'Abdu'l-Baha's journeys marked in North America
WILMETTE, IL., United States, June 26, 2012
Thousands of Baha'is and their friends across the United States have been observing the centenary of 'Abdu'l-Baha's eight-month sojourn in their...