Upcoming Webinar: Freedom of religion and belief focused on Iran

Upcoming Webinar: Freedom of religion and belief focused on Iran

Hosted by the New Zealand Bahá'í Office of Public Affairs, this upcoming webinar featuring UN Special Rapporteur, Nazila Ghanea, is a significant event that holds particular relevance for our community. On December 13, you are invited to join the webinar focused on freedom of religion or belief and gender equality, which aims to share insights and perspectives focused on the current situation in Iran.

Event details

  • Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

  • Time: 7:30pm

  • Zoom ID: 828 1528 9333

  • Panellists: UN Special Rapporteur - Nazila Ghanea; Former UN Lawyer and NZ Member of Parliament - Golriz Ghahraman; Advocate for prisoners of conscience in Iran, Iraj Kamalabadi

The panel discussion promises to shed light on the pressing issues facing freedom of religion and belief in Iran today. This knowledge is crucial for fostering awareness and advocacy efforts.

The Bahá'í community is encouraged to join this webinar to gain a deeper understanding of the evolving human rights landscape in Iran, and to actively invite their contacts to join the webinar. This includes those who have attended 'Our Story Is One' events earlier this year. The human rights violations against the Bahá'í community are escalating, and understanding the current challenges faced by the Bahá'í community in Iran is vital for building empathy and support.

How you can help

  1. Share the Flyer: Kindly share the flyer below through your networks, to maximize participation.

  2. Personal Invitations: Reach out to your friends, family, and colleagues, inviting them to join and learn more about the situation in Iran.

For more information on the situation in Iran, please refer to the section on the website of the Bahá'í International Community ‘Situation of Bahá'ís in Iran’.  

Bahá’í International Community | Representative Offices (bic.org)

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