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44 Iranian Baha’is arrested, arraigned or jailed in June as leading human rights figure says situation is “getting worse”

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New York | 4 Jul 2022
The Iranian government’s systematic campaign to persecute the Baha’i religious minority accelerated...
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Europe must encourage global consensus on addressing shared challenges, says BIC, after attending regional forum
Brussels | 28 Jun 2022
“Changing the paradigm” of the European Union’s external affairs policies, including development...
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What does a meaningful partnership look like? BIC Brussels hosts discussions on Africa-Europe relations
Brussels | 24 Jun 2022
On June 23 and 24, 2022, the Baha’i International Community (BIC) Brussels Office hosted...
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Iranian authorities separate Baha’i parents from their children with Shiraz sentences

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New York | 23 Jun 2022
A campaign by Iranian authorities to uproot the Baha’i community in Shiraz took a dark step forward...
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BIC Releases Natural World Statement at Milestone Environmental Conference
Stockholm | 1 Jun 2022
The coordinated contributions of numerous populations around the world will be required to...
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BIC event explores the role of partnerships in addressing food security
Geneva | 30 May 2022
The Baha’i International Community’s (BIC) United Nations office in Geneva hosted, May 4, an...
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Achieving climate neutrality requires grassroots cohesion and collective action
Brussels | 18 May 2022
“Achieving climate neutrality necessitates participation from everyone, irrespective of their...
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Wellbeing of humanity needs to be a primary concern of EU policies says BIC
Brussels | 12 May 2022
“In today’s interconnected world, policies have impact beyond their intended geographical and...
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BIC: Promoting principle of oneness in African-European partnership
Brussels | 11 May 2022
Over the past two years, the pandemic has prompted greater global recognition of the...
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Discussion series begins ongoing consultations on the future of the multilateral system
New York | 5 May 2022
“Humanity’s welfare—and indeed, humanity’s very future—depends on solidarity and working together...
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UN officials, diplomats and civil society actors join new talks on the future of the multilateral order
New York | 5 May 2022
Representatives of United Nations Member-States and UN officials will join today a new discussion...
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International Alliance Notes “Increased Pattern of Persecution” Against Baha’is

IRFBA Baha'i Statement in...

New York | 20 Apr 2022
The Baha’i International Community welcomes a statement from the International Religious Freedom or...
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Qatar’s Baha’i religious minority in danger of eradication, Human Rights Council warned

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Geneva | 16 Mar 2022
The Baha’i community of Qatar is at risk of being eradicated from the country, according to a...
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BIC event explores links between climate crisis and gender equality
New York | 16 Mar 2022
While women are disproportionately affected by climate change, they are uniquely situated to lead...
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UN report decries “criminalisation” and persecution of Baha’is across MENA region

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Geneva | 11 Mar 2022
A new report and its annex, “Rights of persons belonging to religious or belief minorities in...
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BIC event explores the shifting nature of work and the importance of intergenerational collaboration
New York | 17 Feb 2022
The Baha’i International Community (BIC) partnered with the NGO Committee on Ageing yesterday to...
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Exposed: The Iranian leadership's plan to enrich itself by seizing Baha’i properties

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Geneva | 16 Feb 2022
The Baha’i International Community is gravely concerned that an organisation entirely controlled by...
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Glimpses into the Spirit of Gender Equality one year anniversary
New York | 8 Feb 2022
A year ago today we released “Glimpses in the Spirit of Gender Equality” – a film created to mark...
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Rooted in faith: the role of local actors in addressing food security
Brussels | 7 Jan 2022
“The food security crisis, which has been so clearly exposed during the pandemic, goes beyond the...
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Moral qualities of youth essential in climate change discussions, says BIC at Brussels event
Brussels | 6 Jan 2022
“Climate change has unearthed the need for humanity to agree on a moral framework that must...

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