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Archive List 2009-2010 2007-2008 2005-2006 2003-2004 2001-2002 1999-2000 1997-1998 1995-1996	Download PDF	June-September 2012 (Volume 22, Issue 3) Rio+20 marks further progress in global movement for sustainable development Perspective: Sustaining Societies: Towards a New “We” In Iran, intensified attacks in one little-known city are a microcosm of the persecution against Bahá’ís A dark picture of religious freedom in Iran Noted poet Robert Hayden honored on postage stamp The Tahirih Justice Center wins recognition for helping immigrant women A focus on justice at the 36th annual Association for Bahá’í Studies conference At Rio+20, Bahá’ís bring high energy to discussions on sustainable development Summaries and excerpts of recent coverage concerning the persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran in the global news media Review: “Human beings in communities, not interacting robots,” please
Archive List 2009-2010 2007-2008 2005-2006 2003-2004 2001-2002 1999-2000 1997-1998 1995-1996	Download PDF	March-May 2012 (Volume 22, Issue 2) Iran’s justice system deeply flawed, says UN special investigator The empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication, development and current challenges In Morocco, symposium explores religion, spirituality and education Forum at UN discusses role of rural women farmers Inequality between rich and poor highlighted by UN roundtable In Chile, construction of House of Worship reaches important milestone Persecution intensifies as anniversary of imprisonment of Bahá’í leaders is marked UK government launches “year of service” initiative at Bahá’í center In South Korea, a new translation makes Bahá’í holy writings widely available Review: The “most personal” and “most difficult” film the director has ever made
Archive List 2009-2010 2007-2008 2005-2006 2003-2004 2001-2002 1999-2000 1997-1998 1995-1996	Download PDF	September 2011-February 2012 (Volume 22, Issue 1) Global outcry over Iran’s human rights violations Initial considerations regarding the elimination of the extremes of poverty and wealth Network aims to make pilgrimage a greener experience President of Palau visits Bahá’í World Centre Award-winning composer dedicated life to building a better world In India, Lotus temple embodies “message for the world of today” Australia “enriched and ennobled” by Bahá’í temple New report exposes Iran’s media campaign to demonize Bahá’ís In Bangladesh, jurists learn about Bahá’í personal and family law Former UN commander in Rwanda sees pre-genocide conditions for Bahá’ís in Iran Two former members of the Universal House of Justice pass away Review: A new direction for world economics?
Archive List 2009-2010 2007-2008 2005-2006 2003-2004 2001-2002 1999-2000 1997-1998 1995-1996	Download PDF	April-August 2011 (Volume 21, Issue 4) Iran cracks down on efforts to provide higher education for Bahá’í youth Perspective: Reflections on recent events in Egypt UN Commission discusses ethics behind the environmental crisis In Israel, a restored Shrine is unveiled, dazzling visitors and pilgrims In India, iconic “lotus” temple is the focus of a worldwide campaign In Toronto, a high-level academic conference explores “othering” of Iranian Bahá’ís Four new staff members at Bahá’í International Community’s United Nations Office Review: A moral philosophy with devastating results
Archive List 2009-2010 2007-2008 2005-2006 2003-2004 2001-2002 1999-2000 1997-1998 1995-1996	Download PDF	January-March 2011 (Volume 21, Issue 3) Reflecting growing impatience on human rights, the UN revives a special investigator for Iran The education and training of women and girls and the betterment of society Rethinking education for girls and women explored at UN In Acre, the restoration of a holy place sheds light on the region’s heritage Capacity building seen as crucial to eradicating poverty Fifty years on, Uganda’s Bahá’í temple stands as a symbol of unity and progress For seven imprisoned Iranian Bahá’í leaders, continued tribulations — and support In Iran, arsonists threaten reprisals if Bahá’ís befriend Muslims Review: 100 years on, a call for tolerance and unity reverberates from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá ’s visit to Egypt
Archive List 2009-2010 2007-2008 2005-2006 2003-2004 2001-2002 1999-2000 1997-1998 1995-1996	Download PDF	August-December 2012 (Volume 21, Issue 2) New UN agency for women has strong roots in civil society Perspective: With five years left, empowering women is essential for Millennium Development Goals A century ago, the historic journeys of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá transformed a fledgling faith Trial now reportedly over, seven Iranian Bahá’í leaders face harsh conditions in long term incarceration UN General Assembly approves resolution on Iran human rights by a wide margin Religious freedom is a matter of human dignity, says new UN Special Rapporteur Award takes note of composer’s embrace of a diversity of cultures Review: Spanish author discovers “bridge between East and West”
Archive List 2009-2010 2007-2008 2005-2006 2003-2004 2001-2002 1999-2000 1997-1998 1995-1996	Download PDF	April-July 2010 (Volume 21, Issue 1) World religious leaders call for action on poverty, peace, and the environment Perspective: Rethinking Prosperity: Forging Alternatives to a Culture of Consumerism At the UN, a discussion on consumerism and its impact on the planet Freedom of belief discussed in prelude to World Religions Summit Two new members of the Universal House of Justice are chosen in a by-election In Brazil, innovative seminars help combat domestic violence In Iran, the bulldozing of 50 Bahá’í homes is only part of the story Review: What the fall of the Roman empire tells us about humanity’s global future
Archive List 2009-2010 2007-2008 2005-2006 2003-2004 2001-2002 1999-2000 1997-1998 1995-1996	Download PDF	December 2009-March 2010 (Volume 20, Issue 4) Trial of seven Bahá’í leaders in Iran begins; international condemnation follows Perspective: Transforming Collective Deliberation: Valuing Unity and Justice As commitments pour in, many find reason for optimism in Copenhagen climate summit Women and environment are highlighted at 2009 Parliament of the World's Religions A discussion about matters of religous tolerance and freedom Portrayal or Betrayal? How the media depicts womena nd girls How much have women advanced since Beijing? At the Human Rights Council, the world objects to Iran's record in a historic first review Review: How Bahá’ís helped bring modern education to Iran
Archive List 2009-2010 2007-2008 2005-2006 2003-2004 2001-2002 1999-2000 1997-1998 1995-1996	Download PDF	July-November 2009 (Volume 20, Issue 3) World religions pledge concrete action on climate change Perspective: Identity and the search for a common human purpose Ethics are "missing dimension" in climate debate, says IPCC head Moral and Ethical Dimensions of Climate Change: Appeal to World Leaders Jazz singer Tierney Sutton takes a spiritual look at "Desire" A glimpse of conditions faced by Bahá’í prisoners inside Iran's Evin prison UN Secretary General releases report criticizing human rights abuses in Iran UN resolution on Iran sends powerful message on human rights Excerpts from the Bahá’í International Community's Seven Year Plan of Action on Climate Change Review: Stories from the front lines of the most underreported conflict of the century
Archive List 2009-2010 2007-2008 2005-2006 2003-2004 2001-2002 1999-2000 1997-1998 1995-1996	Download PDF	January-June 2009 (Volume 20, Issue 2) Historic series of conferences aims at stirring the grassroots Perspective: "Animal Spirits," spirituality, and the economic crisis Young people give input to UN Sustainable Development session "Learning to be a girl" strikes a chord at UN women's conference UN conference on racism overcomes controversy with concrete suggestions for change Egyptian court removes barriers to ID documents for Bahá’ís and others Bahá’ís express concern over turmoil in Iran as their co-religionists remain in prison Review: Bridging the gap between traditionalist Islam and the modern world
Archive List 2009-2010 2007-2008 2005-2006 2003-2004 2001-2002 1999-2000 1997-1998 1995-1996	Download PDF	October-December 2008 (Volume 20, Issue 1) In the Hague, religious leaders pledge support for universal human rights Perspective: Redefining the challenge of climate change Ethics, economic transformation stressed at UN conference on climate change UN General Assembly expresses "deep concern" about human rights in Iran Lives of service: Profiles of seven Bahá’í leaders imprisoned in Iran In India, village-level private schools offer new opportunities Faith-based organizations discuss population issues in Istanbul Review: Economics with a moral dimension
Archive List 2007-2008 2005-2006 2003-2004 2001-2002 1999-2000 1997-1998 1995-1996	Download PDF	July-September 2008 (Volume 19, Issue 4) Bahá’í holy places in Israel added to UN World Heritage list Perspective: The future of food: balancing the local and global Concerned about "quagmire" in human rights, Bahá’ís launch new discourse Iranian Bahá’ís face new attacks -- and also gain increased support Rural development is the focus at UN Commission on Sustainable Development In Ethiopia, an educational TV show for children wins an audience and more Vietnam recognizes its Bahá’ís as a religious community Bahá’í pilgrimage: "People can sense the presence of God" Review: Step by step, a recipe for world peace
Archive List 2007-2008 2005-2006 2003-2004 2001-2002 1999-2000 1997-1998 1995-1996	Download PDF	April-June 2008 (Volume 19, Issue 3) In Haifa, a global election showcases global diversity Perspective: Crossing the divide between science and religion: a view on evolution Women's equality can improve economic performance, economist tells the UN At the UN, a discussion of poverty, employment, and the meaning of work In Egypt, the government decides not to appeal Bahá’í decision in religious freedom cases In Iran, new anti-Bahá’í tactics come amidst suprising pockets of support In Vietnam, a milestone for Bahá’ís With no nominations or campaigning, how does the Bahá’í electoral process work? Review: The new "Alexandria" and global change
	Download PDF	January-March 2008 (Volume 19, Issue 2) At the United Nations, a closer collaboration with religions Perspective: Eradicating Poverty: Moving Forward as One In Zambia, young teenagers pull together in service program In Canada, concern about the impact of global warming on the Arctic UN General Assembly expresses "deep concern" about human rights in Iran In Iran, three are unjustlyu imprisoned for helping underprivileged children Egypt lower court rules in favor of Bahá’ís, opening door to an ID card solution Violence against women needs global attention, says panel at the United Nations Bahá’í International Community launches two new Web sites Review: Act locally, think globally, revisited
	Download PDF	October-December 2007 (Volume 19, Issue 1) In Ghana, innovative literacy program produces dramatic results Perspective: Religion, the modern age, and the coming global society Moral issues of climate change stressed as Commission on Sustainable Development Iranian government campaign to incite hatred against Bahá’ís shows new facets Confidential Iran memo exposes policy to deny Bahá’í students university Bahá’í world loses most distinguished member Samoan head of state, a Bahá’í, passes away Religion can help fight AIDS, says study New Bahá’í representative to open office in Brussels to strengthen ties with European Union Review: Can corporations possess spiritual qualities?
	Download PDF	January-March 2007 (Volume 18, Issue 4) For artist Duffy Sheridan, painting is a means to “elevate the human condition” Perspective: Climate change and the oneness of humanity Focus on the empowerment of girls at 2007 UN meeting on women’s status Design for Bahá’í temple in South America wins citation In Iran, Bahá’í schoolchildren are now targets of persecution Congo Republic issues stamp for World Religion Day In Papua New Guinea, mothers take charge Firing of Egyptian Bahá’í draws international scrutiny, highlights rights concerns The new atheism, reconsidered