Italy / Media’s role in fostering social cohesion
The Bahá’ís of Italy brought together some 60 journalists to discuss the role of media in fostering social cohesion in the country.
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“Violent acts” / Armed Houthis attack Bahá’í gathering in Yemen, arresting at least 17, in fresh crackdown
Houthi gunmen have staged a violent raid on a peaceful gathering of Bahá’ís in Sanaa, Yemen, detaining and forcibly disappearing at least 17 people.
Podcast / In conversation: Counsellors on youth and social transformation
Counsellors explore the ways youth engaged in Bahá’í educational initiatives are contributing to social transformation in their communities.
Houses of Worship / Three new Houses of Worship to be established
The Universal House of Justice has called for three new Bahá’í Houses of Worship to be established—a national temple in Canada and local temples in Nepal and Zambia.
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