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Borrell on Kazakhstan: “We are concerned by the violence which has erupted”

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the situation We are concerned by the violence which has erupted, following peaceful protests, in Kazakhstan, which is an important partner for the...

The largest amount in the history of divorce compensation

Dubai Emir will pay escaped wife the largest amount in the history of compensation 72-year-old Mohammed ibn Rashid al-Maktoum is obliged to pay compensation to 47-year-old Haye bint al-Hussein. This is the highest divorce compensation...

From January 1, migrants in Russia to be expeled

From January 1, 2022, illegal labor migrants will begin to be expelled from Russia, and not only fined. This was reported by the "Ministry of Internal Affairs Media". "From January 1, 2022, for illegal employment,...

Counsellors’ return marks start of new journey for Bahá’í world | BWNS

The Counsellors are now departing the Holy Land ready to infuse Bahá’í communities worldwide with the wealth of insights gained over the past days of discussions.

A debate on equality has led to a brawl in the Jordanian parliament

The government wants to change the constitution to include a mention of "Jordanians" in Chapter Two, entitled "Rights and Duties of Jordanians", which also talks about equality of citizens' rights.

Some of the bans in North Korea

Without religion, property and personal car One month ago, world media reported that a North Korean student had been sentenced to death (shooting) for bringing the flash game "The Game of Squid" to North Korea...

From aviator to refugee

Afghanistan's first female pilot flees Taliban in Bulgaria The first woman pilot in the civil aviation of Afghanistan is a refugee there. Five months after fleeing the Taliban, 23-year-old Mohades Mirzai has been approved to...

Xi Jinping’s sinicization of religions, the new Cultural Revolution dear to Mao Zedong

On the eve of the Winter Olympic Games to be held in China, this conference and the protest demonstrations simultaneously held in Geneva, Berlin, Brussels and Antwerp are welcome to raise awareness about the...

Online Conference Reaches Out Across Borders to Promote Human Rights

A Zoom conference organized by the Church of Scientology Hamburg brought together speakers and guests who shared their perspectives on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its importance to people the world over. A...

Make history and eliminate cervical cancer for ever, urges WHO chief

Though highly preventable and treatable, cervical cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in reproductive-aged women globally, according to the UN health agency, kicking off Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

“Glimpses of a Hundred Years of Endeavour”: New film looks at journey of global Bahá’í community | BWNS

A film commissioned by the Universal House of Justice provides glimpses of the Bahá’í community’s efforts over the past century to contribute to the oneness of humanity.

Counsellors look ahead as conference concludes | BWNS

Counsellors from across the world spent the past six days consulting about how Bahá’í efforts to foster social transformation can further intensify in the years ahead.

2021 in review: A momentous year | BWNS

BWNS looks back on a historic year of intense efforts by countless people and communities, including marking the centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing.

Mental Health: from “bad” to “mad”: Medical power and social control

This is a section from the report filed by the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health to the UN Human...

WEA Calls for Ceasefire, Peace Process in Ethiopia at UN Human Rights Council

We stand ready to support a peace and reconciliation process, particularly engaging our regional branch, the Association of Evangelicals in Africa and our Peace and Reconciliation Network

UNGA adopts Russian resolution to combat the glorification of Nazism

According to RIA Novosti, the resolution recommends countries to take appropriate concrete measures to prevent a revision of the results of World War II. On September 6, Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov proposed to classify...

Ignoring COVID-19 will just perpetuate it, WHO warns 

As many friends and families consider whether to celebrate Christmas together, the UN health agency issued a reminder on Wednesday that “anyone who ignores COVID-19 is…perpetuating it”. 

For years data on Roma DNA have been manipulated

 Deutsche Welle information portal: "Bulgaria, mid-1990s. Scientists set out to collect as much genetic data as possible from the Roma population. At that time, many Roma in Bulgaria lived in isolated communities where they married....

Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Plans for marble presented at press conference

The president of marble company Margraf and architect Hossein Amanat spoke about the complexities of the construction project and fabrication of the marble

International Migrants Day 2021

Vienna (Austria) 18 December 2021 - As the world marks International Migrants Day, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) urges countries to uphold human rights while combatting the criminal networks who...

Serbia: civil society builds bridges between migrants and health workers

Every year, more than 50 000 refugees and migrants pass through Serbia. On arrival, many are physically exhausted, traumatized, and need medical services and assistance. However, migrants on the move often prioritize continuing their journey over...

Radev from Brussels: We do not give deadlines to Northern Macedonia

We will continue to defend not only history, but respect for the rights of Macedonian Bulgarians - they must receive their clear constitutional guarantees, the Bulgarian president said. This process is not driven by deadlines,...

Lifesaving support for new mothers in crisis-wracked Afghanistan

The Malalai Maternity Hospital is one of the busiest in the Afghan capital, Kabul, welcoming around 85 babies into the world every day, including 20 by Caesarean section. But the ongoing crisis in the country is drastically undermining the staff’s capacity to care for their patients.

BIC New York: UN Calls on Iran to end religious discrimination

The UN General Assembly calls on Iran to observe human rights for all its citizens, including members of the Bahá’í Faith.

Migrant workers still at great risk despite key role in global economy

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the key role that migrant workers play in the global economy, as well as the “terrible risks” that they are forced to take, to find work.
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