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Jailed Baha'i leaders make first contact with families
The Iran VNC posted an article titled “Jailed Baha’i Leaders Make First Contact with Families”.
Then They Came for the Baha'i
The Jewish Daily Forward published an Op-Ep article about the persecution of the Baha’is in Iran titled “Then They Came for the Baha’i”.
CNN: Baha'is detained in Iran contact families
CNN posted an article titled “Baha’is detained in Iran Contact Families”.
Mary Jo Adams: As an adult, I became a spiritual seeker
Reno, Nevada Bahá’í since 2007 I was raised Catholic, and for much of my youth dreamed of becoming a nun. But eventually I found I didn’t agree with much of the doctrine and felt unmoved by the services. So as an adult, I became a spiritual seeker. I explored Buddhism and other Eastern traditions, and [...]
Iranian persecution of Baha’is to be subject of talk
The Davis County Clipper, a local Utah newspaper, published an article about the persecution of the Baha’is in Iran titled “Iranian Persecution of Baha’is to be Subject of Talk”.
Seven jailed Iranian Baha'is make brief contact with families
NEW YORK, 19 June 2008 (BWNS) — Seven prominent Baha’is imprisoned in Iran have each been allowed a brief phone call to their families, the Baha’i International Community has learned.
Remembering a day of tragedy, a day of courage
(Mona Mahmudnizhad, Zarrin Muqimi-Abyánih, and Ruya Ishraqi) This week marks the 25th anniversary of the day 10 Bahá’í women were hanged in Shiraz, Iran, for teaching religious classes to Bahá’í youth — the equivalent of being Sunday School teachers in the West.
AAUP passes resolution on denial of education to Baha'is in Iran
The American Association of University Professors passed a resolution on June 15, 2008, urging the government of Iran to “remove barriers that deny access to higher education on religious or ethnic grounds.” In particular, the AAUP wants to ensure that Iran does not keep members of the Baha’i religious community “out of universities.”
White House slams as "shameful" Iran's human rights
In an article titled “White House Slams as ‘Shameful’ Iran’s Human Rights” Iran VNC reported on a statement made on June 14 by a White House spokesperson calling for the release of Baha’i leaders in Iran.
Treatment of Bahais: A Test of Human Rights in Iran
The Washington Institute for Near East Policy has described the treatment of the Baha’is as a test of human rights in Iran, in a new report.
The U.S. Bahá’í UN Office encourages people to “Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy,” the theme of World Environment Day June 5.
NYTimes: Iran: Bahai Arrests Confirmed
The New York Times published an article titled “Iran: Bahai Arrests Confirmed” in today’s World Briefing section.
Open letter to President Ahmadinejad on Situation of Baha'i Detainees
On June 1, 2008, Ms. Souhayr Belhassen, president of FIDH, and Mr. Joe Stork, deputy director, of the Middle East and North Africa Division, Human Rights Watch, wrote an open letter to President Ahmadinejad expressing concern over the fate of the seven detained Baha’i leaders.
Chicago Public Radio’s Eight Forty-Eight program featured a story today on the unique Bahá’í election process, through which the Faith’s national governing body is elected each year without nominations, campaigning or electioneering.
Ignoring Baha'i plight hypocritical
Canada’s National Post published an article titled “Ignorning Baha’i Plight Hypocritical; Iran Arrests Should be on Canada’s Agenda”. The story was published on May 29, 2008.
ICJ calls on Iranian authorities to cease harassment of Baha'i faith leaders
The International Commission of Jurists issued a press release on June 2 calling for the immediate release of the Baha’i leaders in Iran.
East Bay faithful condemn arrests of Bahais in Iran
The Contra Costa Times, CA, published an article titled “East Bay Faithful Condemn Arrests of Baha’is in Iran”. The article is about a local event to raise awareness about the arrests of Baha’i leaders in Iran.
Baha'i arrests show loss of basic religious freedoms and human rights in Iran
Abraham H. Foxman, director of the Anti-Defamation League, published an article in The Cutting Edge titled “Baha’i Arrests Show Loss of Basic Religious Freedoms and Human Rights in Iran”.