Human Rights

Yesterday was the anniversary of the UN Declaration on Human Rights, although it seems to have been unnoticed by many people. We do not realise, many of us, how fortunate we are. Only by observing the atrocities and suffering of others do we seem to recognise our own good fortune.

Sadly, although there are numerous problems that are daily reported in our news, there are others that go unreported. The plight of the Baha'is in Iran is one such example. Without any recognition by the state, they are denied education, employment and pensions. They are continually harrassed and daily face the prospect of imprisonment.

news from overseas

How efficient are the ways of bringing to us the news of events from round the world. And how saddening are the stories of suffering. Whether the victims of natural disasters such as those in Burma/Myanmar and China, or the Baha'is in Iran who are again suffering imprisonment for their beliefs, the true measure of our humanity is the response that we each make individually.
We may be moved to help the publicity, give voice to our concerns, or help in more practical ways by donating money to relief efforts such as Oxfam, Red Cross and the like.
Giving aid and comfort are part of the teachings of all the major Faiths in the world. How sad, then that leaders of Faith in one country are the very instigators of suffering and oppression meted out to the followers of Baha'u'llah in their own homeland.