A number of Baha'i citizens reported to Radio Farda that following the announcement of this year's national university entrance exam results, more than 70 young Baha'i girls and boys have been deprived of the opportunity to study at university. Some sources suggest that this number may exceed one hundred. When some of these Baha'i citizens approached the Organization for Educational Assessment, the reason given for their exclusion from university was their belief in the Baha'i faith. Human rights defenders and Asma Jahangir, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, have repeatedly criticized the situation of Baha'is in Iran, including their arrests and prohibition from education. Despite all these global criticisms, the detention of political and civil activists in Iran continues.
Window; Baha'is Deprived of Education and Continued Detention of Political and Civil Activists
Over 70 Baha'i students have been barred from university due to their religious beliefs following this year's entrance exam results. Human rights advocates, including a UN rapporteur, have condemned this discrimination, yet arrests of activists persist in Iran. This situation highlights ongoing human rights violations in the country.
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📰 What Happened
Over 70 Baha'i students have been denied university admission due to their religious beliefs following the national entrance exam results. This exclusion is part of a broader pattern of discrimination against the Baha'i community in Iran.
- More than 70 Baha'i students were barred from university due to their faith.
- Human rights advocates, including a UN rapporteur, have condemned these actions.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Baha'i faith is not recognized by the Iranian government, leading to widespread discrimination, including restrictions on education and employment.
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