Member of the European Parliament Leopoldo López Gil sharing beautiful opening remarks at the #OurStoryIsOne concert he co-hosted alongside our Brussels office on 16 April, in honour of the 40th anniversary of the execution of ten #Bahai women in #Iran .
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Here is all that remains of #Bahai graves in Tehran after #Iran 's government bulldozed the plots in an unprecedented and inhumane attack this week—as well as portraits of deceased Baha'is whose resting places have been desecrated by the authorities.

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'In Shiraz, where stories unfold,
Ten Baha'i women, strong and bold,
Their lives snuffed out in endless night,
Their voices silenced, out of sight.
With hearts aflame, they stood so tall,
Defiant spirits, they gave their all,
Unyielding in their fervent plea,
For unity, peace,

A 90 year old man is one of over 60 #Bahai s arrested & imprisoned in #Iran in recent weeks. Sadly, many who call for justice & equality face persecution in #Iran -including #Bahai women & men who also believe in justice & equality for all #Iran ian citizens. #OurStoryIsOne

Nine Members of #Bahai Family Arrested in #Tehran : #Iranian authorities say they have arrested nine members of a Baha'i family in Tehran on charges including money laundering and tax evasion, amid an intensifying crackdown on the religious minority.
The group is accused of '

Join us virtually tonight for the Global Commemorative Event of the “Our Story Is One” campaign!

#event #London #OurStoryIsOne #bahai #bahai faith #iran #humanrights #women_of_iran #womenofiran #equality #genderequality #womenrights #shiraz #art #video
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Such sadness #OurStoryIsOne

#1of 10 - Ezzat-Janami was 57 years old when she was hanged along with 9 other #Bahai women - including her daughter - on this day 40 years ago. The struggle for equality and justice for #Iraninanwomen continues #OurStoryIsOne #داستان_ما_یکیست

Sharing these words - from an Iranian - on the 40th anniversary of the execution of ten Iranian women who stood up for women’s freedom and gave their lives for it on June 18, 1983. Iranian women today are still fighting. Learn about them at ourstoryisone.bic.org
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On June 18, 1983 - 10 Baha'i women were brought to a square in the center of Shiraz. They walked with grace and dignity, embracing their fate with courage and resilience. #OurStoryIsOne youtu.be/qsYmH1p06O8

40 years ago today, the Iranian government executed these ten women because they stood up for basic human rights. Today Iranian women are continuing their struggle #OurStoryIsOne #WomenLifeFreedom #زن #زن دگی #آزادی

Today is a Baha’i Holy Day 🌹🌹🌹

Shed the #light of a boundless #love on every human being whom you meet, whether of your country, your race, your political party, or of any other nation, color or shade of political opinion ⭐️ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Paris Talks

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Just posted a photo instagram.com/p/CcnTgvCMx5c/…

Excellent article by Xiao'an (who wrote the string arrangements on Home of Light) - realistic, practical and encouraging. A highly recommended quick read. linkedin.com/pulse/building…

Enjoying a January of resting, reading, walking and reflecting on new ideas 💡

Highly encouraging review of 2021 from the Bahá'í World Centre! youtu.be/RjFsbsFHsYA

“the purpose for which mortal men have, from utter nothingness, stepped into the realm of being, is that they may work for the betterment of the world and live together in concord and harmony.”

Having displaced over 400 #Bahai families from village of Kata & torched 100s of homes in the 80's, #Iran is now auctioning their irrigated farmlands during water shortages, taking away livelihoods & running counter to every norm of human decency. #itstheirland

If half the emotions, thoughts, angst, and anger that are funneled into Twitter everyday were thrown into our art the world would be in a better place

Vignette 64 'Someday He Will Give Himself Away' youtu.be/m1HeJTdjYyc