Two members of Universal House of Justice leaving after decades of service
HAIFA, Israel, 22 March 2010 — Two members of the Universal House of Justice, Mr. Hooper Dunbar and Dr. Peter Khan, are leaving Haifa after decades of service at the Baha'i World Centre. > GO TO STORY

Two new members elected to Universal House of Justice
HAIFA, Israel, 20 March 2010 — The Universal House of Justice has announced the results of a by-election for two of its nine members. > GO TO STORY

Media portrayal of women is focus of panel
NEW YORK, 4 March 2010 — When Jan Floyd-Douglass decided to buy a new car, she bypassed suitable models from eight different manufacturers – and then wrote to tell them why. > GO TO STORY

Court date for Baha'i leaders now announced as 10 April
GENEVA, 22 February 2010 — The third court session for seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned in Iran is scheduled for 10 April, a day earlier than originally announced. > GO TO STORY

Next court date for Baha'i leaders will be 11 April
GENEVA, 19 February 2010 — A third court date has been announced for seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned in Iran, the Baha'i International Community has learned. > GO TO STORY

Nations rally to defend human rights in Iran
GENEVA, 16 February 2010 — Countries from around the world have voiced strong concern at the United Nations Human Rights Council over Iran's deteriorating human rights record. > GO TO STORY

Youth art project brings citation for Nunavut resident
IQALUIT, Nunavut, Canada, 26 April 2009— Beth McKenty moved to sparsely populated northeast Canada – to Iqaluit on Baffin Island – in 1999 to fulfill a pledge, made 45 years earlier, to devote part of her life to reducing youth suicide. > GO TO STORY

British prime minister sends Ridvan message to Baha'is
LONDON, 24 April 2009 — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has sent a message to UK Baha'is to mark Ridvan, the most important Baha'i festival. In it he expressed his "respect and admiration" for the British Baha'i community which, he said, "makes a contribution to British life out of all proportion to its size." > GO TO STORY

Egypt officially changes rules for ID cards
CAIRO, Egypt, 17 April 2009 — Egypt’s Ministry of Interior this week published a decree that allows individuals to obtain government documents without identifying themselves as belonging to a particular religion. > GO TO STORY

Canada's Parliament condemns persecution of Baha'is in Iran
OTTAWA, 2 April 2009 — Canada's House of Commons has unanimously adopted a strongly worded motion condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran and calling on the Iranian government to release Baha'i leaders imprisoned in Tehran. > GO TO STORY

Naw-Ruz this year marks centenary of entombment of the Bab
HAIFA, Israel 18 March 2009 — On March 21, Baha'is around the world will mark Naw-Ruz - their new year - a date that this year coincides with the 100th anniversary of the interment of the remains of the Bab on Mount Carmel. > GO TO STORY

Egyptian court removes barriers to ID documents for Baha'is
Geneva 16 March 2009 — A court in Egypt today removed any grounds for preventing Baha'is from receiving proper official identity documents, clearing the way for an end to years of deprivation for Egyptian Baha'is - and opening the door to a new level of respect for religious privacy in Egypt. > GO TO STORY

Historic 18-week conference series comes to an end
KIEV, Ukraine, 3 March 2009 - The historic series of 41 Baha’i conferences that began four months ago in southern Africa wrapped up last weekend in eastern Europe with a gathering in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev. > GO TO STORY

Baha'i International Community sends letter to Iran's chief prosecutor   
NEW YORK 6 March 2009 — The Baha'i International Community has issued an open letter to Iran's prosecutor general outlining the tragic history of the persecution of Baha'is in that country, explaining their innocence in the face of accusations made by the government, and asking for fairness in any upcoming trial of seven Baha'i prisoners. > GO TO STORY

UN General Assembly expresses “deep concern” about human rights in Iran
UNITED NATIONS 18 December 2008 (BWNS) - The United Nations General Assembly today adopted a resolution expressing “deep concern at serious human rights violations” in Iran. > GO TO STORY

Manhattanites start small, aim high with class for children
NEW YORK 16 December 2008 - As one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the United States, Manhattan’s Upper East Side might seem like an unlikely place to start building a new world civilization. > GO TO STORY

Faith groups sign human rights statement
THE HAGUE, Netherlands 15 December 2008 - Groups and individuals around the world this month have been commemorating the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which occurred on 10 December 1948. The United Nations has designated the anniversary each year as Human Rights Day. > GO TO STORY

UN rejection of Iranian ‘no-action motion’ is victory for human rights, say Baha’is
UNITED NATIONS 21 November 2008 (BWN)- The Baha’i International Community praised the United Nations General Assembly for today rejecting a so-called “no-action motion” on human rights in Iran. > GO TO STORY

Baha’is gather in DRC despite war, other challenges
UVIRA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 18 November 2008 (BWN) -A war close at hand and myriad financial and security challenges did not stop nearly 800 people from reaching a historic Baha’i conference in Uvira. > GO TO STORY 

Big turnout for regional Baha’i conferences
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa 11 November 2008 (BWN)-More than a thousand Baha’is from nearly a dozen countries came together for a regional conference that turned out to be the largest Baha’i gathering ever held in South Africa. > GO TO STORY 

Ugandans study approaches to development
KAMPALA, Uganda 30 November 2007 (BWNS)-After five frustrating decades of stalled attempts at development, a group of Ugandans have come together to examine the experience in their country and search for effective approaches. > GO TO STORY 

Two new members join Universal House of Justice
HAIFA, Israel, 24 March 2005 (BWNS) -- Two members of the Universal House of Justice have left the Baha'i Faith's international governing council after many years of service. > GO TO STORY 

Two new members join Universal House of Justice
HAIFA, Israel, 21 March 2005 (BWNS) -- The Universal House of Justice has announced the election of two new members, Dr. Payman Mohajer and Mr. Paul Lample. > GO TO STORY 

Pledges on equality 'need to be honored'
UNITED NATIONS, 16 March 2005 (BWNS) -- Governments should ensure that they act upon their commitments to advance the equality of women and men, said the principal representative of the Baha'i International Community to the United Nations, Bani Dugal, in a speech to commemorate International Women's Day. > GO TO STORY 

Inspiring youth to assist humanity
HLUBOKA, Czech Republic, 25 February 2004 (BWNS) -- A six-day gathering to inspire Baha'i youth to make their contribution to the welfare of humanity attracted participants from more than 30 countries. > GO TO STORY

Secret rendezvous of faith
WINDHOEK, Namibia, 19 February 2004 (BWNS) -- The first Namibian to become a Baha'i told participants at jubilee celebrations here about how he joined the Faith after secret meetings with the person who brought the teachings to this country. > GO TO STORY

Promoting social harmony in Europe
STRASBOURG, France, 11 February 2004 (BWNS) -- An exhibition on social harmony at the main building of the European Parliament was officially inaugurated at a reception here on 10 February. > GO TO STORY

Community builds first center
HUAHINE, French Polynesia, 5 February 2004 (BWNS) -- Devotional songs and prayers marked the inauguration of the first Baha'i center to be built in French Polynesia. > GO TO STORY

Travel writers salute 'floral jewel'
HAIFA, Israel, 31 January 2004 (BWNS) -- The Baha'i garden terraces surrounding the Shrine of the Bab on Mount Carmel have received an award from the Society of American Travel Writers. > GO TO STORY

Drumming and dancing in delight
HARARE, Zimbabwe, 25 January 2004 (BWNS) -- Musicians and dancers played a spectacular role during celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the arrival of the Baha'i Faith in Zimbabwe. > GO TO STORY

Handing on the light of faith
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, 18 January 2004 (BWNS) -- Three generations demonstrated the growth of the Baha'i community in a moving presentation at the festivities marking the 50th anniversary of the arrival of the Faith here. > GO TO STORY

Royal recognition for services to women
LONDON, United Kingdom, 13 January 2004 (BWNS) -- A member of the British Baha'i community, Lois Hainsworth, will receive the award of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) at Buckingham Palace on 11 February 2004. > GO TO STORY

Festivities exceed expectations
VICTORIA, Seychelles, 11 January 2004 (BWNS) -- A jubilant Baha'i community celebrated its 50th anniversary here in a week-long series of events which included the official opening of an impressive new building as its center. > GO TO STORY

Jubilee becomes major talking point
PORT BLAIR, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 6 January 2004 (BWNS) -- Celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the arrival of the Faith here became the talk of the islands as local dignitaries attended special events, and the media provided extensive coverage. > GO TO STORY

Generation expresses gratitude
PHOKENG, South Africa, 30 December 2003 (BWNS) -- Two young cousins provided a highlight here at the national Baha'i jubilee celebrations, which followed satellite festivities in eight cities. > GO TO STORY

Girl highlights conference theme
NEW DELHI, 24 December 2003 (BWNS) -- A 10-year-old girl made one of the most moving speeches at a conference here that stressed the importance of educating girls. > GO TO STORY

Global diversity at Information Society conference
GENEVA, 21 December 2003 (BWNS) -- The global diversity of the worldwide Baha'i community was showcased at a major United Nations conference on the creation of a global "Information Society". > GO TO STORY

South surges towards success
NASHVILLE, United States, 17 December 2003 (BWNS) -- Participants at the biggest Baha'i conference held in the United States since 2001 prepared themselves for increasingly focused efforts to expand the Faith in their country. > GO TO STORY

Celebrating with music and dance
LAS PALMAS, Canary Islands, 17 December 2003 (BWNS) -- Classical Spanish dances and melodies entertained participants at the 50th jubilee celebrations in the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands. > GO TO STORY



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