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UN experts address Egypt rights violations against Baha'i community in unprecedented intervention
Geneva | 17 Jul 2025
Eleven United Nations Special Rapporteurs and members of the UN Working Group on Arbitrary...
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From the world stage to a show trial as Qatari government targets prominent Baha’i

Discrimination of Baha’is in Egypt and Qatar focus of new Associated Press report...

15 Jul 2025
GENEVA—15 July 2025—The Baha'i International Community (BIC) welcomes a new report by the...
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BIC Participates in AU-EU Agriculture Ministerial Conference to Advance Sustainable Food Systems
Rome | 27 Jun 2025
The Bahá’í International Community’s (BIC) Addis Ababa and Brussels offices jointly participated in...
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Qatari Baha’i facing unjust trial in Doha needs international support to secure his release
Geneva | 17 Jun 2025
The show trial of an innocent Qatari Baha’i dignitary, Remy Rowhani, is set to proceed this week...
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Peacebuilders—not victims: Geneva panel hears that women of faith play key role in overcoming hate speech
Geneva | 17 Jun 2025
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Geneva Centre for Human Rights...
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Qatari Baha’i dignitary arrested again in Doha on false allegations inspired by Iran persecution
Geneva | 7 May 2025
The Baha’i International Community (BIC) is alarmed by the recent arrest and detention of Mr. Remy...
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BIC Delegation Considers the Role of Youth in a Fracturing Global Order
New York | 25 Apr 2025
Many are feeling that their faith in the global order is being shaken today, and increasing numbers...
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BIC Joins Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development for the First Time
BANGKOK | 24 Apr 2025
For the first time in the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development’s (APFSD) twelve year...
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European Union imposes sanctions on sections of Iran’s judiciary over human rights abuses—including the persecution of Bahá’ís

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Brussels | 16 Apr 2025
The Council of the European Union (EU) imposed sanctions and restrictive measures on a number of...
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European Parliament urges the unconditional release of Baha’i prisoner of conscience Mahvash Sabet

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Brussels | 4 Apr 2025
The European Parliament has passed an urgency resolution on Iran, expressing its concern about the...
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UN Human Rights Council extends mandate of UN Special Rapporteur on Iran and the UN Fact Finding Mission

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Geneva | 4 Apr 2025
Yesterday, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution condemning Iran’s ongoing...
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Reimagining Racial Justice: A Roundtable Discussion on the Need for Transformative Policies
Brussels | 24 Mar 2025
Amid broader efforts to reimagine racial justice during the European Anti-Racism and Diversity Week...
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Building Trust at the Heart of BIC Event and Discussion Series
New York | 21 Mar 2025
On the sidelines of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), the Bahá’í...
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26 Delegates, 17 Countries, One Shared Effort for Women’s Advancement and Peaceful Societies
New York | 21 Mar 2025
The 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) unfolded at a moment...
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Decisions reverberate beyond borders: BIC event highlights the interconnectedness of humanity through our food systems
Brussels | 13 Mar 2025
How can we reimagine food systems to embrace and support the needs of different regions of the...
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Iran’s government condemned at United Nations for blatantly denying Baha’i cemetery desecrations

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Geneva | 11 Mar 2025
Iran’s government was rebuked by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or...
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Armament in anxious times? Costa Rica’s former president joins BIC event on militarization and development
New York | 5 Mar 2025
Video of event here “If we invest more in armaments and in weapons, are we contributing to a safer...
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BIC Statement Explores Women’s Advancement as a Prerequisite for Peaceful Societies
New York | 24 Feb 2025
With the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women fast approaching, the Baha’i...
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Social Cohesion at Heart of BIC Engagement at CSocD
New York | 18 Feb 2025
The 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development provided a pivotal moment to both take...
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BIC Statement Explores Social Cohesion as a Driver of Development
New York | 3 Feb 2025
With the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development fast approaching, the Baha’i...

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