Three Baha'is, jailed for humanitarian work, begin fourth year in detention
Despite compelling evidence that they never committed a crime, three Iranian Baha'is today begin their fourth year in captivity. The two women,...
November 19, 2010
Human Rights of the Bahá’ís
UN resolution sharply critical of Iran for continuing human rights violations
A committee of the UN General Assembly today sharply criticized Iran for its continued and increasing violations of human rights. By a vote of...
November 18, 2010
UN Secretary General voices concern over human rights abuses in Iran
The Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, has once again expressed strong concern over Iran's ongoing human rights violations,...
October 18, 2010
Support for Iran's seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders spreads worldwide
The call to release seven Iranian Baha'i leaders - whose prison sentences have reportedly been reduced to 10-years each - is spreading around...
September 16, 2010
UN panel criticizes Iran’s repression of minorities
A United Nations panel of experts has expressed concern over Iran’s continued repression of ethnic and religious minorities, including members...
August 30, 2010
Global support intensifies for Iran's seven Baha'i leaders
An increasing number of governments, human rights groups and prominent individuals are raising their voices against the harsh prison sentences...
August 26, 2010
Harsh sentences are a judgment against an entire religious community
The harsh prison sentences handed down to seven Iranian Baha'i leaders who are absolutely innocent of any wrongdoing is a judgment against an...
August 15, 2010
U.S.A. joins Netherlands, U.K. and European Union in chorus of condemnation at prison sentences
The United States of America has said it "strongly condemns" the sentencing of seven Iranian Baha'i leaders to 20 years imprisonment. U.S. Secretary...
August 13, 2010
International outcry at prison sentences for Iranian Baha'i leaders
Reports that seven Iranian Baha'i leaders have each received prison sentences of 20 years have been met with condemnation from governments and...
August 11, 2010
Ongoing trial of Iran's Baha'i leaders highlighted on global day of action
On a global day of action highlighting human rights abuses in Iran, the European Union and the Prime Minister of Canada issued strong statements...
June 13, 2010