Kenya is a deeply divided country with a history of ethnic rivalry and antagonism. It once enjoyed relative peace and stability but the recent transition to democracy has seen episodes of large scale violence as different groups compete for power. Unless addressed effectively, this situation is likely to produce further unrest that could escalate into genocide.

Since the Islamic Revolution, Baha’is have been systematically shut out of public life in Iran and have often had their safety threatened. The case of the Iranian Baha’is is an urgent one that few people are aware of.