Iran fails to heed its promises to UN about Baha'is

Iran fails to heed its promises to UN about Baha'is

Geneva—18 February 2011

Iran has made no progress on eight recommendations it accepted at least year’s Human Rights Council regarding its treatment of Iranian Baha'is, according to an analysis by the Baha'i International Community. During last year’s Universal Periodic Review, Iran accepted some 123 recommendations on ways it could improve its human rights record, and eight of those specifically concerned members of the Baha'i Faith in Iran, including measures to respect freedom of religion, ensure fair trials for Baha'is, and end discrimination against religious minorities. In fact, however, Iran has only continued its widespread and systematic persecution of Iranian Baha'is. To read the analysis, click here.