Baha'i World Community
جامعه جهانی بهائی
Advocacy organization
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Payvand Naeimi, a Bahá'í citizen, is reported to be in serious danger following two mock executions and severe mistreatment in Kerman prison. The Bahá'í World…
Arrest and Transfer of 10 Baha'i Women in Isfahan to Prison
Ten Baha'i women in Isfahan were arrested and sentenced to prison by Iranian authorities, highlighting ongoing discrimination against the Baha'i community in Iran. Their sentences…
Anisa Fanayan, a Baha'i citizen in Semnan Province, sentenced to 8 years in prison
Anisa Fanayan, a Baha'i citizen in Iran, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for charges related to national security and propaganda against the…
Lack of Information on 4 Baha'i Citizens Arrested in Shiraz
Four Baha'i citizens have been arrested in Shiraz, with their families lacking information about their conditions and access to legal representation. This situation highlights ongoing…
Criticism from Two Human Rights Organizations and the Baha'i Community Against the Islamic Republic for Suppressing Baha'is
The Iran Human Rights Campaign and the Baha'i World Community condemned the Iranian government for its ongoing suppression of Baha'is, particularly targeting women through arrests…
Tehran Revolutionary Court Sentences Bahai Citizen to 11 Years in Prison and Confiscation of Assets
Behrad Azargan, a Bahai music teacher, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison and the confiscation of his assets by the Tehran Revolutionary Court…
The Revolutionary Court of Isfahan Re-Trials 15 Bahai Women
Fifteen Bahai women were re-tried in Isfahan on charges of educational activities against Islamic law, following a previous trial of ten other Bahai women. This…
Bahá'í Community: The Bahá'í Cemetery in Ahvaz Set on Fire
The Bahá'í cemetery in Ahvaz was set on fire, an act condemned by the Bahá'í World Community as religious persecution. This incident highlights the ongoing…
Isfahan Revolutionary Court Sentences 15 Baha'i Women to a Total of 75 Years in Prison
The Isfahan Revolutionary Court has sentenced 15 Baha'i women to a total of 75 years in prison for promoting their faith. This crackdown is part…
Pressure on Baha'is in Iran; a citizen arrested and transferred to prison in Shiraz
Soroush Iqani, a Baha'i citizen in Shiraz, was sentenced to six months in prison following government pressure on Baha'is in Iran. This incident highlights the…
Concerns of Human Rights Observers; Pressure on Iran's Baha'i Community Intensified in October and November 2023
The Iranian government has intensified its repression of the Baha'i community, with numerous arrests and sentences reported in recent months. Human rights organizations and international…
Continued Pressure on the Baha'i Community; Four Baha'i Citizens Sentenced to a Total of 20 Years in Prison
Four Baha'i citizens in Iran have been sentenced to a total of 20 years in prison for alleged membership in illegal groups. This follows a…
Condemnation of Yekta Fahandj, a Baha'i citizen, to 11 years in prison
Yekta Fahandj, a Baha'i citizen in Shiraz, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for alleged actions against national security and propaganda against the…
From the Arrest of Teachers and Environmental Activists to Continued 'Pressure' on Baha'is
Teachers and environmental activists in Iran are facing arrests and detentions, with at least 15 teachers arrested during recent protests. The Baha'i community is experiencing…
Saeed Rezaei, a Leader of the Baha'is in Iran, Released After Serving 10 Years in Prison
Saeed Rezaei, a leader of the Baha'i community in Iran, was released after serving nearly 10 years in prison for his beliefs. His release highlights…
Eight Baha'i Citizens in Iran Sentenced to a Total of 28 Years in Prison
Eight Baha'i citizens in Iran have been sentenced to a total of 28 years in prison for various charges deemed unjust by international observers. The…
Mahvash Sabet, a Leader of the Baha'i Community in Iran, Released After 10 Years in Prison
Mahvash Sabet, a prominent leader of the Baha'i community in Iran, has been released after serving a 10-year prison sentence. Her release comes amid increasing…