NEW YORK — In an open letter to Iran’s minister for higher education, the Baha’i International Community is calling for an end to “the unjust and oppressive practices” that bar Baha’is and other young Iranians from university.
“This letter affirms every person’s duty to acquire knowledge so that they can contribute their talents and skills to the betterment of society,” said Bani Dugal, Principal Representative of the Baha’i International Community to the United Nations.
“To actively deprive any youth of education is reprehensible and against all legal, religious, moral, and humanitarian standards. No government should deny this fundamental and sacred right to its citizens.”
