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World’s major religions present action plans on environment
Leaders representing the world's major religions, including the Baha'i Faith, gathered yesterday at historic Windsor Castle to formally launch a series of action plans involving their communities in a long-term effort to protect the environment.
They were joined by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and HRH The Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, in a celebratory meeting that...
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Rainn Wilson discusses "The Meaning of Life" on ABC News Nightline
Last night, Rainn Wilson, "a mostly comic character actor from a beloved TV sitcom" and active member of the Baha'i Faith, was interviewed on ABC's Nightline television news program about his website, "Soul Pancake."
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Baha'is join global plan for "generational change" on climate change
The Baha'i International Community today announced that it has become a partner in a United Nations-sponsored program to promote "generational change" to address climate change and environmental sustainability.
The program, which is co-sponsored by the Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), seeks to promote lifestyle changes that will...
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U.S. House of Representatives Passes 11th Resolution Condemning the Persecution of Baha'is in Iran
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed, by a vote of 407-2, a resolution condemning the government of Iran for “state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.”
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Celebrating the Birth of the Bab
The Bab (1819-1850) was the Prophet-Herald of the Baha'i Faith, whose mission was to proclaim the imminent arrival of "Him Whom God shall make manifest," namely Baha'u'llah (1817-1892), the Founder of the Baha'i Faith. (The title Bab means "the Gate" in Arabic.)
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Trial of seven Baha'is delayed, no new date set
Although the trial of seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned in Iran for more than 17 months was scheduled for today, when attorneys and families arrived at the court offices in Tehran they were told it would not take place. No new trial date was given.
"The time has come for these seven innocent people to be immediately released on bail," said Diane Ala'i, the Baha'i International Community's...
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Trial of seven Baha'is in Iran scheduled for 18 October
The trial of seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders in Iran is scheduled for Sunday. However, defense lawyers have not received the standard advance notification required under Iranian law.
"It is unclear whether the trial will take place on Sunday, or whether it will be postponed again," said Diane Ala'i, the Baha'i International Community representative to the United Nations in Geneva.
"If the...
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Secretary general of UN releases report criticizing human rights abuses in Iran
UN 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 made...
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