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With the July 30 release of the International Religious Freedom Report for 2011, the U.S. State Department continued to criticize Iran for human rights violations. The document details religious persecution and discrimination in countries around the world. At a press briefing, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talked about the importance of religious freedom: “Religious freedom [...]
“In Iran, authorities continue to repress Sufi Muslims, evangelical Christians, Jews, Baha’is, Sunnis, Ahmadis, and others who do not share the government’s religious views,” said Secretary Clinton.
Latest Freedom House report on Iran mentions Baha'is
In its latest report on women’s rights in Iran, updated March 12, 2010, Freedom House explained the constitutional provisions that limit religious freedom in that country, including restrictions on Baha’is. From the report… Article 13 of the constitution recognizes Christians, Jews, and Zoroastrians as religious minorities and grants them limited freedom of religious practice, education, [...]
Human Rights Watch includes Baha'is in annual report
Human Rights Watch again included the persecution of Iran’s Baha’i community in it’s annual report, World Report 2010, which evaluates human rights in 90 countries and territories throughout 2009. Below is an excerpt from the report on Iran, mentioning the situation of the Baha’is: The government continues to deny members of the Baha’i faith, Iran’s [...]
Baha’is included in 2009 International Religious Freedom Report on Iran
On October 26, the U.S. Department of State released its 2009 International Religious Freedom Report on Iran, which includes several mentions of the persecution of Iran’s Baha’i minority. For example, Adherents of religious groups not recognized by the Constitution, such as the Baha’is, do not have freedom to practice their beliefs. The Government prohibits Baha’is [...]
Baha’is included in 2009 International Religious Freedom Report on Iran
On October 26, the U.S. Department of State released its 2009 International Religious Freedom Report on Iran, which includes several mentions of the persecution of Iran’s Baha’i minority. For example, Adherents of religious groups not recognized by the Constitution, such as the Baha’is, do not have freedom to practice their beliefs. The Government prohibits Baha’is [...]
U.N. Secretary General releases report criticizing human rights abuses in Iran
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon yesterday expressed strong criticism of Iran’s human rights record, voicing concern about the use of excessive force after Iran’s presidential election, the harassment of women’s rights activists, the ongoing execution of juveniles, and the continued persecution of minorities, including Baha’is. In a 19-page report written specifically to address a request [...]
Amnesty International releases its 2009 human rights report
The Amnesty International 2009 human rights report chronicles the persecution of Baha’is in Iran and Egypt during 2008.
USCIRF releases its 2009 annual report
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom released its 2009 annual report today. The persecution of the Baha’is in Iran, and in other countries, is referenced in a number of sections. Access a video of the release of the report at the National Press Club
2008 U.S. Department of State Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
The U.S. Department of State released its country reports on Human Rights Practices for 2008, on February 25, 2009. The section on Iran contains several references to the difficulties experienced by the Baha’i community in Iran.
Iran Human Rights Documentation Center releases new report on the Baha'is
The Iran Human Rights Documentation Center (IHRDC) has released a new report on the situation of the Baha’is in Iran. The report is titled “A Crime Against Humanity: The Islamic Republic’s Attacks on the Baha’is”. Click here to view the IHRDC’s press release.
2008 State Department International Religious Freedom Report
The U.S. Department of State released on Friday its International Religious Freedom Report. The section on Iran contained several references to the difficulties experienced by the Baha’i community in Iran. Several references to the Baha’is were also made in Ambassador Hanford’s remarks at the briefing for the report.
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.
2007 U.S. Department of State Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
The U.S. Department of State released, on March 11, 2008, its Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2007. The section on Iran has several references to the difficulties experienced by the Baha’i community in Iran.
Human Rights Watch World Report 2008
Human Rights Watch (HRW) specifically mentioned the situation of the Baha’is in Iran and in Egypt in its recently published World Report 2008. The report deals with human rights concerns in countries throughout the world.
Iran Human Rights Documentation Center releases new report
The Iran Human Rights Documentation Center today issued a new report titled “Community under Siege: The Ordeal of the Bahá’ís of Shiraz”.
2007 U.S. Department of State International Religious Freedom Report
The U.S. Department of State released today it’s International Religious Freedom Report. The Iran section had several references to the difficulties experienced by the Baha’i community in Iran.
Report of the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center
The Iran Human Rights Documentation Center released a report entitled “A Faith Denied: The Persecution of the Bahá’ís of Iran”.
Human Rights Watch World Report 2007
The Iran section of Human Rights Watch World Report 2007 makes particular mention about the continuing difficulties being faced by the Iranian Baha’i community.
2006 U.S. State Department International Religious Freedom Report
The U.S. Department of State released it’s International Religious Freedom Report today. The section on Iran had several references to the difficulties experienced by the Baha’i community in Iran. You can access the Iran section of the report here.
Amnesty International Releases Report on Iran Human Rights
Amnesty International has issued a report Iran: New government fails to address dire human rights situation. The report includes reference to the challenging situation faced by the Baha’is in Iran.