Persecution of Bahá'ís in Iran

The Baha’i International Community issued the following statement in support of the planned Global Day of Action for the advancement of human rights in Iran.

On 25 July 2009, in more than 80 cities around the globe, well-wishers of the people of Iran will mark a Global Day of Action “to demand respect for the human rights of the Iranian people and to demonstrate worldwide solidarity with the civil rights movement in Iran”. This action has been designated by the organizers as “a non-partisan collaborative of individuals and human rights organizations”. Full details concerning the genesis and aim of this initiative may be found at http://united4iran.com/.

Bahá’ís from countries across the planet join the swelling chorus that calls for the internationally recognized human rights of all Iranians to be upheld and safeguarded, wholeheartedly supporting those gatherings and other forums that seek through non-partisan means to draw attention to this pressing humanitarian issue.

• The original statement is available at the Baha’i World News Service.

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