Simin Fahandej
Spokesperson for the Baha'i community
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View Timeline →Iran persecutes its Baha'i minority fiercely in a year of protests and war, rights groups say - Sentinel Colorado
Amid anti-government protests and conflict, Iran has intensified its crackdown on the Baha'i minority, with dozens imprisoned and facing mistreatment. Human rights groups report desecration…
Iranian Woman Arrested for Protesting Against the Regime
A young Iranian woman was arrested in southwestern Iran for protesting without a head covering and chanting 'death to the dictator.' This incident highlights ongoing…
Bahá'í World Community: In Iran, Bahá'ís Are Deprived of Peace Even in Death
The Bahá'í World Community reported that the UN Special Rapporteur criticized Iran for violating the rights of Bahá'ís, particularly regarding burial practices. The Iranian government…
The Bahá'í World Community Calls for the Immediate and Unconditional Release of Mahvash Sabet
The Bahá'í World Community has called for the immediate release of Mahvash Sabet, a 71-year-old Bahá'í prisoner in Iran, who has been imprisoned for over…
Over 45 Women Prisoners in Evin Go on Hunger Strike Concurrent with Pezeshkian's Presence in New York
Over 45 women political prisoners in Evin Prison have gone on hunger strike demanding an end to the execution of political prisoners, coinciding with Iranian…
Bahá'í International Community: The Islamic Republic Must Stop Cultural Cleansing of the Bahá'í Community
The Bahá'í International Community condemned the Iranian government's destruction of Bahá'í graves in Tehran, calling it a cultural cleansing aimed at erasing Bahá'í identity. This…
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…
Increase in Persecution of Baha'is in Iran; 26 Baha'is Sentenced to 126 Years in Prison
The Baha'i International Community reported that 26 Baha'is in Iran, including 16 women, have been sentenced to a total of 126 years in prison, highlighting…
Forced Burial of Baha'i Deceased in Khavaran; Baha'i Community: It's Ruthless
The Baha'i International Community condemned the Iranian government's forced burial of Baha'i deceased without family consent, highlighting recent cases in Khavaran cemetery. This situation underscores…
A Former Baha'i Community Leader in Karaj Arrested; Burial of Two Other Baha'is in Khavaran Cemetery
Afif Naeimi, a former leader of the Baha'i community in Iran, was arrested by security forces while two other Baha'is were secretly buried by the…
Launch of Archive on Bahá'í Persecution
The Bahá'í International Community has launched a website to archive documents related to the persecution of Bahá'ís in Iran, providing access to thousands of official…
Three Baha'i Citizens Deprived of Education Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Three Baha'i citizens in Iran have been sentenced to five years in prison for allegedly acting against national security. This follows their previous deprivation of…
54 Foreign Merchants and Economists Protest the Closure of Baha'i Businesses
A group of 54 foreign merchants and economists has protested the Iranian government's closure of Baha'i businesses, urging for the protection of Baha'i rights and…