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Bahá’í World News Service: Arabic-language BWNS launches
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, January 30, 2025
The News Service has now integrated the Arabic language into its website, marking a notable enhancement since the News Service was established over two decades ago.
BIC Geneva: UN Member States raise concern about Bahá’ís during Iran’s Universal Periodic Review
BIC GENEVA, January 28, 2025
At the recent UPR, a significant number of UN Members State raised concerns about the systematic persecution of the Bahá’ís in Iran.
BIC New York: New statement explores spiritual dimension of human prosperity
BIC NEW YORK , January 23, 2025
Human prosperity depends as much on social, moral, and relational factors as on technological, material, and financial ones, says the BIC in a new statement.
In Conversation: Podcast explores BIC’s contributions to the discourse on societal harmony
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, January 15, 2025
BIC representatives discuss how spiritual principles and a conception of human nature rooted in the nobility of human beings can guide efforts to foster societal harmony.
India: Transforming economic structures to build a more caring society
INDORE, India, January 8, 2025
The Bahá’í Chair for Studies in Development at Devi Ahilya University explores how spiritual principles can transform economic structures to foster a more caring society.
The Bahá’í World Publication: Historic series resumes with new print volume
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, January 3, 2025
The 35th volume of this historic series, covering 2006-2021, explores endeavors of people worldwide working to apply spiritual principles toward social progress.
2024: Year in Review
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, December 27, 2024
As 2024 comes to an end, the Bahá’í World News Service looks back at glimpses from efforts of the global Bahá’í community to foster a more peaceful world.
Social Cohesion: National gatherings explore paths toward societal harmony
CANBERRA, Australia, December 24, 2024
Several national Bahá’í communities mark the births of the Báb and Baháʼu’lláh, with gatherings that bring together societal leaders to explore paths toward harmony.
Insights from the Field: Podcast explores the contribution of the Bahá’ís of Uzbekistan to society
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, December 21, 2024
Podcast explores the rich history of the Bahá’í community in Uzbekistan, highlighting its contributions to education, equality of women and men, and social harmony.
BIC New York: Rising support at UN General Assembly resolution criticizing Iran for persecution of Bahá’ís
NEW YORK, December 18, 2024
The UN General Assembly rebukes Iranian government for its human rights violations, including against the Bahá’í community.
COP29: Exploring new approaches to climate action
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 11, 2024
At the UN Climate Conference, BIC delegates highlighted how the principles of humanity’s oneness and consultation are essential to addressing environmental challenges.
“A haven of peace”: Native forest at Colombia temple promotes environmental action
AGUA AZUL, Colombia, December 4, 2024
A native forest project on the grounds of Colombia’s Bahá’í House of Worship demonstrates how spiritual principles can guide environmental conservation.
Niger: Amid social challenges, youth advance culture of peace
MARADI, Niger, December 2, 2024
At a conference in Maradi, over 300 young people explored how Bahá’í educational initiatives can foster patterns of community life that bring about peace.
India: Exploring art as a unifying and constructive force
NEW DELHI, November 29, 2024
A symposium at the Bahá’í House of Worship in New Delhi explores how artistic expression, guided by spiritual principles, can contribute to social transformation.
Bahrain: Development of families a foundation for social progress
MANAMA, Bahrain, November 27, 2024
Conferences in Bahrain highlight the pivotal role of families in fostering peaceful communities through the application of spiritual principles.
Shrine of the Báb: Recent work at the Shrine completed
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, November 25, 2024
Recent construction work at the Shrine of the Báb concludes, enhancing accessibility through new pathways and an expansion of the plaza at this sacred site on Mt. Carmel.
“Practitioners of Peace”: Ontario youth conference strengthens movement for social progress
WATERLOO, ONTARIO, Canada, November 21, 2024
Over 700 youth gathered to explore their part in building peaceful communities through service to their society.
Podcast: Bahá’í Chair examines conditions essential for lasting peace
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, United States , November 18, 2024
The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland examines how spiritual and moral principles can help overcome barriers to creating a peaceful world.
Germany: Youth explore friendship and online interactions through film
POTSDAM, Germany , November 14, 2024
A group of youth produce a short film about fostering true friendship amidst digital interactions, screened at local cinema to inspire community reflection.
United States: New volume explores spiritual insights on America’s evolving story
WASHINGTON, November 10, 2024
U.S. Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs and Aspen Institute release collaborative essays examining inclusive American narratives through insights of religion.