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House of Representatives urges Iran to protect human rights of Baha’is

House of Representatives urges Iran to protect human rights of Baha’is

Australian MPs yesterday called on parliamentarians in Iran to protect the human rights of Baha'is and other citizens in their country.
Blogger active in aftermath of Cyclone Yasi

Blogger active in aftermath of Cyclone Yasi

Witnessing the spiritual capacity of the local community has been the “the most amazing experience” in the past year for a Bahá’í blogger contributing to ABC Open's Aftermath project.

Medals and memories feature in Adelaide exhibition

Medals and memories feature in Adelaide exhibition

Gold medals, information about an indigenous elder, and a history volume opened on a significant page are some of the special features of a Baha’i exhibition that continues in Adelaide until 24 February 2012.
Speakers address ethical response to climate change

Speakers address ethical response to climate change

International and Australian speakers addressed "the ethical responses to climate change" at a conference held at the Baha’i Centre of Learning for Tasmania this month.

UN vote condemning human rights abuses welcomed by Australian Baha’is

UN vote condemning human rights abuses welcomed by Australian Baha’is

The Australian Baha'i Community has welcomed a United Nations resolution adopted yesterday which expresses “deep concern at serious ongoing and recurring human rights violations” in Iran.
Lawyer and Professor speak at Human Rights Day Event

Lawyer and Professor speak at Human Rights Day Event

Two prominent speakers addressed different aspects of human rights at a public reception following a service at the Baha’i Temple on 11 December to observe Human Rights day.

Uplifting program for Holy Day in Perth

Uplifting program for Holy Day in Perth

Dockers star Luke McPharlin provided upliftment at a function in Perth on 12 November but it had nothing to do with the leaps that have won him fame in the Australian Football League.


Australians condemn treatment of educators in Iran

Australians condemn treatment of educators in Iran

Handcuffed and chained at the ankles but not bowed in spirit, Farhad Sedghi has been sentenced in Iran to four years jail for teaching accountancy to Baha’i students barred from university because of their religion.



Children conduct service in Temple

Children conduct service in Temple

A service conducted entirely by children was held in a sun-filled Baha’i House of Worship in Sydney on Sunday 28 October to celebrate Universal Children’s Day.


Australian academics speak out as educators sentenced

Australian academics speak out as educators sentenced

Academics from universities throughout Australia are calling on Iran to make higher education accessible to students from all religious backgrounds, including members of the Baha’i Faith.

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