Luke Slott

Ten #Bahai women were detained in Baharestan, near Isfahan, #Iran today by the Islamic Republic's security forces at 6am without warrants or prior notification. Agents reportedly scaled walls and coerced neighbors to raid the homes of Boshra Motahhar, Sara Shakib, Sanaz Rasteh, Shourangiz Bahamin, Firouzeh Rastinejad, Maryam Khorsandi, Mojgan Pourshafi, Nasrin Khademi, Roya Azadkhosh, and Azita Rezvanikhah. Some of these women are mothers of young children, while others care for elderly parents. They have all previously been unjustly sentenced to prison terms. The Baha’i International Community is appalled by this latest outrage, particularly just two days before Iran’s human rights review at the UN. Baha’i women face a dual violation of their #HumanRights—as women and as Baha’is—as highlighted in a recent statement by @UN human rights experts. We call for the immediate release of these women. #OurStoryIsOne

Member of the European Parliament @LeopoldoLopezG 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. #داستان_ما_یکیست

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. #HumanRights #OurStoryIsOne

"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, and harmony." Poem #OurstoryIsOne شعری انگلیسی به یاد ۱۰زن #داستان_ما_یکیست

A 90 year old man is one of over 60 #Bahais 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 #Iranian 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 " committing all kinds of violations and crimes," including "smuggling and hoarding medicine, fraud, money laundering…and tax evasion," the Ministry of Intelligence said on August 13. The Iranian government has intensified its #crackdown on #Bahais , arresting and imprisoning dozens of them on spurious charges over the past few weeks. #Shia Islam is the state religion in Iran. The constitution recognizes several minority faiths, including Christianity, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism, but not the Baha'i faith. The Baha’i community claims to have more than seven million followers worldwide, including some 300,000 in Iran. iranwire.com/en/bahais-of-i… via @iranwire.com

Join us virtually tonight for the Global Commemorative Event of the “Our Story Is One” campaign! #event #London #OurStoryIsOne #bahai #bahaifaith #iran #humanrights #women_of_iran #womenofiran #equality #genderequality #womenrights #shiraz #art #video #داستان_ما_یکیست #خبر #عدالت #برابری #حقوق_برابر #زن #ایران #بهائی #اعدام #شیراز #زندان #حقوق_زنان #استقامت #سرکوب #فداکاری

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 #OurStoryIsOne

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 #زندگی #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 bahaiteachings.org/ninth-day-ridv…

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@ColbyJeffers is a pro. Check out his @Kickstarter - it's so clear and well-explained, and he is really dedicated to constructive change through art. I'm really happy to be a backer for his Kickstarter and excited for his album. Consider supporting! kickstarter.com/projects/colby…

@Crowe209 @VyvienneLong @VyvienneLong is a dear old friend. We’ve played music on and off together for the last 20 years. I had just flown home from the US in 2020 and she invited me to record backing vocals on A Glass of Laughter. Great song, always makes me smile 😊

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

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…

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.”