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Working to secure the human rights of children
For more than 20 years, the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of the United States has been part of a collective effort toward U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child — a legally binding international agreement that protects the civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights of children [...]
Climate ethics is talking point at Copenhagen conference
17 December 2009 COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Acceptance of the ethical dimension of climate change has risen to a new level of importance in discussions at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, say members of the Baha’i delegation. “It is no longer just a small group that is talking about the moral and …
UN resolution on Iran sends powerful message on human rights
20 November 2009 UNITED NATIONS — The approval today of a strongly worded resolution on human rights in Iran sends a powerful signal to the Iranian government that the world is gravely concerned about how Iran treats its citizens, said the Baha’i International Community. The resolution, approved by a vote of 74 to 48 …
Universal Declaration of Human Rights – 61st Anniversary
This year marks the 61st Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The United Nations Association of the United States, Oregon Division invites you to celebrate at the Human Rights Day Event on Sunday, December 6, 2009.
Secretary General of UN releases report criticizing human rights abuses in Iran
UNITED NATIONS — 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 [...]
Ethics stressed at UN conference on climate change
During UN Climate Change conference in Poznan, Poland, the Baha’i International Community stressed the importance of addressing the ethical and moral issues of global warming.
Baha’is observe International Day for Eradication of Poverty
When the United Nations asked Baha’i Kevin Locke to open a U.N. meeting on poverty, he recited an “eagle” prayer in his native Lakota Sioux dialect.
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