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Australia-based son of imprisoned Baha’i leader pays tribute to his mother

Australia-based son of imprisoned Baha’i leader pays tribute to his mother

The son of Fariba Kamalabadi, one of the seven Baha’i leaders unjustly imprisoned in Iran, has spoken out in major Australian media outlets about her situation.

Faith leaders, MPs, relatives attend national forum for jailed Baha’i leaders

Faith leaders, MPs, relatives attend national forum for jailed Baha’i leaders

Representatives of the major religions in Australia made a dramatic contribution to a national forum in Sydney on 7 May which called for the release of seven imprisoned Baha’i leaders in Iran.


Foreign Minister calls for immediate release of seven Baha’i leaders in Iran

Foreign Minister calls for immediate release of seven Baha’i leaders in Iran

Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Bob Carr, has issued a call for the immediate release of seven imprisoned Baha’i leaders in Iran.


Seven red roses for seven empty chairs

Seven red roses for seven empty chairs

Seven empty chairs on a stage in NSW Parliament House on Tuesday 7 May 2013 will symbolise a grievous breach of human rights that has deep personal ramifications in Australia.
Keynote speakers address women’s rights

Keynote speakers address women’s rights

Two speakers who have attended major women’s rights meetings at the United Nations addressed a reception following a service held at the Baha’i Temple in Sydney on 24 March to mark International Women’s Day.

Joyous celebrations to greet the New Year

Joyous celebrations to greet the New Year

Baha’is throughout Australia and the world will hold celebrations to mark the Baha’i New Year holy day which occurs on 21 March.

‘Octocopter’ captures spectacular aerial views of Temple

‘Octocopter’ captures spectacular aerial views of Temple

video showing spectacular aerial views of the Baha’i Temple in Sydney, Australia has been launched.

Harmony sets tone for anti-racism theme at interfaith event

Harmony sets tone for anti-racism theme at interfaith event

Voices raised in harmony adorned the opening of a World Religion Day celebration attended by a capacity audience at the Baha’i Centre of Learning in Brisbane on 3 February 2013.

Gratitude to Australia for standing up against human rights abuses

Gratitude to Australia for standing up against human rights abuses

The role of Australia in co-sponsoring a successful United Nations resolution condemning serious human rights abuses in Iran has earned the gratitude of the Australian Baha’i community.


Experience of ongoing persecution inspires art works

Experience of ongoing persecution inspires art works

Australian artist and lawyer Shadi Eshragi has felt the lash of religious persecution.
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