Issue proclamation honoring local Baha'i community's commitment to human rights

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In Plain English

The city recognizes Richmond's Baha'i community for promoting unity, equality, and peace despite facing severe persecution globally. Baha'is in Iran are denied education and jobs, imprisoned without charges, and sometimes executed for their beliefs. This proclamation affirms the city's support for religious freedom and minority rights in Richmond.

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