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#OurStoryIsOne Tour at Portland Baha’i Center
Inspired by the ten Bahá’í women executed in Iran for their commitment to freedom of belief, Irish singer-songwriter Luke Slott presents an evening of songs and stories of heroic Iranian women and men, past and present. The #OurStoryIsOne Tour is dedicated to the people of Iran who continue to strive for freedom and equality for all.
Image courtesy https://www.ourstoryisone.bic.org/contributions
The critical role of institutions in promoting gender equality
The Baha’i International Community recently shared a statement: Reimagining the Role of Institutions in Building Gender-Equal Societies. A statement of the Baha'i International Community to the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Image courtesy of Baha’i World News Service.
“Echoes of injustice”: Global event honors 10 Bahá’í women 40 years on
“The commemoration . . . was not only about looking back at the tragedy but also about acknowledging the ongoing struggle for equality and freedom.”
Glimpses into the Spirit of Gender Equality
A central theme of the film is the Bahá’í principle of equality between women and men.
Empowering our Daughters
Celebrating Women's History month, Phyllis Peterson describes how we can empower our daughters to become heroes.