Religious freedom

NEW VIDEO: Story of 16-yr-old Mona Mamudnizhad’s sacrifice for her right to believe

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:53:44 -0400

The latest installment in A Single Arrow Production’s mini-documentary series–”Angels of Iran”–features the story of Mona Mahmudnizhad, told by a childhood friend, Azadeh Rohanian-Perry, who now lives in Durham, North Carolina.

VIDEO: Ros-Lehtinen tells Baha’is, ‘You have a lot of friends,’ as Congressional support intensifies

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:52:36 -0400

AngelsofIran.com‘s newest mini-documentary covers a Feb. 11 meeting in Washington with U.S. Representative from Florida Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and a group of family members of various Baha’is imprisoned in Iran. During the visit Ros-Lehtinen, chairwoman and ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, assured the family members that their relatives are, “not alone.”

Naw Ruz message to Iran's people inspires launch of online documentary series about human rights

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Three short films released today, featuring interviews with Iranian Baha'is whose families have been persecuted by the Iranian government, mark the launch of a series of mini-documentaries – titled "Angels of Iran" – that focus on the country's human rights record.

Sudden arrests of Iranian Baha'is offering education in cities where scores of teachers died in an earthquake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:24:51 -0400

Iranian authorities have arrested a number of Baha'is who provided education to children in a region devastated by an earthquake seven years ago.

Baha'i communities commemorate Human Rights Day

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:52:20 -0500

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Human Rights Day by the United Nations in 1950. The annual date chosen for this commemoration was December 10 which honors the adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 - the first ever global enunciation of human rights.

Interfaith Awareness Week in Madison, WI

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:42:53 -0500

In Madison, Wisconsin, two programs are being offered on Human Rights Day, December 10, as part of the week long interfaith celebration at the State Capitol. The first program is co-sponsored by Azam Niroomand-Rad, a friend of the Baha’i Faith, and Amnesty International.

Human Rights Forum in Evanston, IL

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:35:18 -0500

Human rights activists who were gathered in the Chicago area to honor Baha’is unjustly imprisoned in Iran had a powerful message on Dec. 9: Individual voices speaking truth and reason, if raised in unity, make a real difference in how Iran treats prisoners of conscience.

Senate resolution condemns Iran for religious persecution

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:01:18 -0500

On December 3, U.S. Senator Sam Brownback introduced a resolution condemning Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Secretary Clinton condemns 20-year sentences for Iranian Baha’i leaders

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:16:21 -0400

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton issued a statement yesterday, August 12, condemning the recent sentencing of seven Iranian Baha’i leaders each to 20 years in prison.

Action Alert -- Fourth court date for imprisoned Baha'i leaders set for 12 June

glen — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:15:45 -0400

GENEVA — The seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned for more than two years in Iran are scheduled to make their fourth court appearance on 12 June, the Baha'i International Community has learned.