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Baha'is imprisoned in Yemen may face imminent deportation to Iran
27 August 2008NEW YORK – Three Baha’is currently imprisoned in Yemen are facing the possibility of imminent deportation to Iran, where Baha’is are intensely persecuted and they would likely face imprisonment or torture.
“We are gravely concerned about the fate of these three Baha'is, who are being held without charges in a case that is clearly based on religious persecution,” said Bani Dugal, the principal representative of the Baha'i International Community to the United Nations.
Vietnam recognizes Baha'is as religious community
31 July 2008The government of Vietnam has presented a certificate to the Baha'i community showing that it is an officially recognized religious organization.
World Heritage recognition of Baha’i shrines:
Iran and Egypt — human rights
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Iran Update: A report summarizing the latest news verified by the Baha’i International Community.
- Nobel laureates call for release of Iranian Baha’i prisoners (30 June 2008)
- Seven jailed Iranian Baha’is make brief contact with families (19 June 2008)
- Iranian Baha’i leaders being held incommunicado; growing concern for their fate (27 May 2008)
- Egypt court upholds Baha'i plea in religious freedom cases (29 January 2008)
Previous articles from around the world
Social and economic development
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Bahá'í International Community issues statement on poverty eradication (15 February 2008)
NEW YORK — A new statement from the Baha'i International Community calls for a coherent, principle-based approach to the eradication of global poverty.
- In Ghana, innovative literacy program produces dramatic results (4 December 2007)
- Religion could help fight AIDS, says study (24 April 2007)
- Empowering Roma mothers to break the cycle of illiteracy (3 August 2006)
- Free computer courses lead to jobs (1 January 2006)
- Remote Baha’i school adds two new grades (31 October 2007)
- Systematic social development investigated (17 January 2007)
- Violence against women needs global attention, says panel at U.N. (6 December 2007)
- Low-key approach to virtues training pays big dividends (12 June 2006)
The arts
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People’s Theater from Germany goes international (20 January 2008)
OFFENBACH, Germany — After six years of perfecting a technique that combines drama and discussion as a means to communicate with youth, a German theater group has gone international.
- Ethiopian giraffe captures children’s hearts (11 February 2007)
- Hip-hop hits spiritual chords (12 August 2007)
- Rainn Wilson talks about Hollywood, his family and his faith (24 May 2007)
- Successful musical got its start at Baha’i conference (1 May 2007)
Youth
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Young Zambian teens pull together in service program (25 October 2007)
SINAZONGWE DISTRICT, Zambia — The Tonga tribe has lived in southern Zambia for hundreds of years, and members are proud of their longstanding traditions and strong social codes.
- Combating peer pressure a focus of Baha’i program (9 April 2007 )
- Young adults seek spiritual enlightenment (19 January 2007)
- First Nations and Baha’i youth bond through soccer (19 September 2006)
- Guyana youth try to “move the world” (9 March 2006)
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Slide show: Fabrication begins on components for Baha'i temple in South America.
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Slide show: Baha'i children's classes in Ethiopia.
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Video: In Brazil, positive spin spells TV success
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Africa
- Ugandans study approaches to development Uganda, 30 November 2007
- South African film shows faith in action South Africa, 19 August 2007
- Congo Republic issues stamp for World Religion Day Congo Republic, 31 January 2007
- Youth conference in Burundi focuses on social transformation Burundi, 19 September 2006
- Families and youth identified as keys to reducing poverty Tanzania, 1 November 2006
Americas
- Beyond expectations: Weekly gathering surprises hosts United States, 25 December 2007
- In Brazil, positive spin spells TV success Brazil, 24 June 2007
- Fabrication begins on components for Baha’i temple in South America Canada, 19 February 2007
- Arctic warming is one focus of conference Canada, 28 October 2007
- Canadian school teaches “we” instead of “me” Canada, 2 July 2007
Asia
- Vietnamese Baha’is reach milestone with election of National Spiritual Assembly Vietnam, 4 April 2008
- In the shadow of the lotus, peace and calm prevail India, 19 March 2008
- Film on Baha’i pilgrimage debuts Israel, 23 January 2006
- Junior youth take inspired steps Singapore, 14 July 2005
- Award highlights moral education for youth Malaysia, 6 December 2006
Australasia
- Baha’is celebrate new year New Zealand, 21 March 2008
- In Queensland outback, Fari’s Day means fresh produce Australia, 10 March 2008
- Tasmanian Baha’i center gets dome Australia, 23 July 2007
- Funeral planned for Samoan head of state Samoa, 14 May 2007
- Children conduct service at House of Worship Australia, 8 December 2005
Europe
- Dean of Westminster Abbey highlights need for unity United Kingdom, 18 March 2008
- Building unity with community prayer Germany, 19 February 2008
- Finnish TV talk show finds success in unconventional approach Finland, 9 December 2007
- Slovak government recognizes Baha’i Faith Slovakia, 13 May 2007
- Golden tile from Baha’i shrine goes on display at museum Netherlands, 20 March 2007
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