May 20th, 2009
by Clare O'Brien.
The denial of Baha’is to higher education is the longest standing form of persecution against the Baha’is in Iran. This issue is not a political issue it is a human rights issue.
Iran, a Nation which has openly and freely signed the Universal Declaration for Human Rights (article 26, paragraph 2)
Education shall be directed to the [...]
Jan 29th, 2009
by Clare O'Brien.
No Money, No Degree
Yesterday I got some expected but difficult news, my research team was not successful in its Templeton Grant application. The understanding that I have with my current department is that I can stay with them as long as I am able to secure enough money for a studentship (to be able to [...]
Jan 16th, 2009
by Clare O'Brien.
Haifa, Israel
I just got back last night from an amazing visit to Haifa, Israel. Haifa is where the Holy Land of the Baha’i Faith is, for two reasons: first it is where Baha’u’llah, the Prophet/ Founder of the Baha’i Faith is buried and second because it is where the Universal House of Justice and Administrative [...]
Dec 1st, 2008
by Clare O'Brien.
Fooboligy
Did i ever mention that I have the coolest job in the world? Well, not the coolest… I can think of a few other things that I would love to do, but that aside i love my studies and my job. This past week I have been feeling rather sick, so sick that i have [...]