Protected: Will Rouhani Act to End Persecution of Baha’is?
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The Fight For Access to Higher Education in Iran
In the same way that international forces are imposing sanctions on Iran in an effort to alter its nuclear aspirations, Iran is punishing its own people by “sanctioning” their access to basic human rights. Since the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the nation’s religious minorities have withstood waves of repression, not limited to […]
Oh, the Irony
When I first heard about France and Belgium’s proposed laws for banning the burqa, I was outraged. As an American, I thought it ridiculous, violating the fundamental human rights of freedom of expression and free exercise of religion. I could not believe that two modern, democratic nations would not allow someone to practice their religion […]
House Denounces Treatment of Baha’is in Iran
The House of Representatives passed a resolution yesterday condemning the persecution of Baha’is by the government of Iran. House Resolution 175 was sponsored by Rep. Mark S. Kirk (R-IL), and passed with a vote of 407-2. The resolution condemns the Iranian government for violating the rights of members of the Baha’i minority, and also calls […]