Tag Archives: human rights
Baha’is gather in support of Iranian Baha’i prisoners
On January 9, 2011, Baha’is and friends gathered at the Portland Baha’i Center for a devotional and informational event to honor and offer support for the Iranian Baha’is imprisoned by the Iranian government. Dr. John Ng delivered the opening remarks. For more information on the plight of the Iranian Baha’is, visit http://iran.bahai.us/overview/.
Devotions for Baha’i Prisoners in Iran
In cities and villages across the globe, Baha’is are gathering in prayer to support the seven Baha’i leaders who have been imprisoned in Iran for the past two and a half years: Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli …
Martin Luther King Day Celebration
Taking Action for Social Justice: “A Tough Mind and a Tender Heart!” This year’s Martin Luther King Day Celebration will feature: Keynote speaker: Oregon State Senator Suzanne Bonamici Beaverton Human Rights Advisory Commission’s Human Rights Creative Expression Contest winners “Everyday Hero” award presentation by the Inter-Religious Action Network: Bob Leitner, Habitat for Humanity/Bethel United Church [...]
Senate resolution condemns Iran for religious persecution | Persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran
On December 3, U.S. Senator Sam Brownback introduced a resolution condemning Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. “We are deeply grateful to Senator Brownback and all those who have contributed to a strong legacy of U.S. congressional support for …
Open letter speaks out for the rights of all Iranians
NEW YORK — In an open letter to the head of Iran’s Judiciary, the Baha’i International Community today contrasted the country’s persecution of Baha’is with Iran’s own call for Muslim minorities to be treated fairly in other countries. “We…request that the Baha’is in that country be granted their full rights of citizenship, in order that [...]
Persecution of Baha’is in Iran “Crime of the Century”
On July 30, 2008, Congressman Mark Kirk spoke on the House floor in support of his resolution, H.Res. 1008, condemning the persecution of Baha’is in Iran. The resolution was overwhelmingly passed by the House. Currently the seven leaders of the Iranian Baha’i community are still in prison. Learn more about the persecution of the Baha’is [...]
The People With No Camel
“The People With No Camel,” by Roya Movafegh, weaves two journeys of freedom: a 10 year old girl flees Iran with her family to escape the persecutions they face as Bahá’is–and a woman’s quest to save her forest turns into her own spiritual journey. Learn more about the book.
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