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“Exceptional solidarity”: #StopHatePropaganda reaches 88 million in support of Iran’s Bahá’ís
BIC NEW YORK, August 21, 2021
Campaign calling on Iran’s government to end hate speech against the country’s Bahá’ís draws unprecedented global support from many segments of society.
BIC Brussels: Fostering unity and belonging
BIC BRUSSELS, August 18, 2021
BIC Brussels prompts discussion among municipal leaders and policymakers on the role of urban development in fostering social change in highly diverse neighborhoods
Papua New Guinea: House of Worship superstructure completed
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea, August 15, 2021
A significant milestone has been reached with the completion of the superstructure, as the site of the House of Worship begins to receive groups of visitors.
Examining interplay of culture and gender equality in Turkey
ISTANBUL, Turkey, August 10, 2021
The Bahá’ís of Turkey are bringing together a cross-section of society to examine the spiritual principle of gender equality as a basis for social transformation.
Insightful and thought-provoking: ABS conference casts light on wide array of social themes
OTTAWA, Canada, August 3, 2021
Annual conference of the Association for Bahá’í Studies draws thousands of participants, stimulating rich discussions on a wide variety of topics.
“It is appearing before our eyes”: Emerging DRC temple inspires growing numbers to action
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, July 29, 2021
Although in its early stages, the Bahá’í temple is giving rise to greater action aimed at the material and spiritual progress of society.
“A significant experience in our country”: Faith leaders in the UAE foster coexistence, build unified vision
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, July 22, 2021
A unique forum initiated by the Bahá’ís of the UAE is bringing together religious leaders for profound discussions about the role of religion in society.
“This must stop”: Anti-Bahá’í propaganda intensifies in Iran, evokes global outcry
BIC GENEVA, July 13, 2021
Government officials and prominent figures raise alarm as a state-sponsored campaign of hate speech and propaganda against Iranian Bahá’ís reaches new levels.
“The problem of prejudice”: University course on peace leaves lasting impact on students
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, United States, July 12, 2021
A course offered by the Bahá’í Chair at the University of Maryland explores societal issues in the light of moral principles, such as the elimination of prejudice.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Pillars of main edifice completed
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, July 6, 2021
In addition to the pillars, the first set of folding walls has been completed, and preparations are beginning for a trellis that will span the plaza
New Canadian parliamentary caucus looks at religion’s role in society
OTTAWA, Canada, June 29, 2021
Parliamentarians and Canada’s faith communities gather at the inauguration of a new all-party interfaith caucus for a rare dialogue about the role of faith in governance
Temple arrival marks a new dawn in the heart of the Pacific
LENAKEL, Vanuatu, June 22, 2021
Work on the local Bahá’í temple in Vanuatu has begun, after the main components for its construction were transported to the remote island of Tanna.
A path toward a unified America
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 16, 2021
Centenary of the first race amity conference held by the American Bahá’í community was marked by a three-day symposium exploring racial unity and social change.
Shift in agricultural systems necessary for sustainability, says BIC
BIC BRUSSELS, June 8, 2021
The BIC Brussels Office and the FAO of the United Nations initiate a seminar series to examine the relationship between agriculture, rural sustainability, and migration.
“Endurance through cycles of war”: A resilient community fosters hope in the C.A.R.
BANGUI, Central African Republic, June 1, 2021
Despite ongoing conflict in the CAR, the Bahá’ís of the country have been contributing to social progress, most recently forming an emergency committee to provide relief
Kenya: First Local Bahá’í temple in Africa opens its doors
MATUNDA, Kenya, May 24, 2021
Residents of Matunda Soy, Kenya, are celebrating the opening of a local temple that is “a sign of unity.”
Podcast series in Ireland invites grassroots conversation
DUBLIN, May 20, 2021
Comhrá, meaning friendly conversation in Irish, is a podcast by the Bahá’ís of Ireland providing a window into grassroots responses to issues facing society.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: First columns of main edifice raised
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, May 13, 2021
Segments of the folding wall around the central plaza are also being constructed while work on the planters in the north plaza is advancing.
New essays in The Bahá’í World highlight uniqueness of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s message in the West; survey agricultural achievements in Africa
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, May 10, 2021
The Bahá’í World online publication releases two new articles.
Amid devastating cyclone, first National Spiritual Assembly elected in Timor-Leste
DILI, Timor-leste, May 7, 2021
The establishment of the Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly has infused a new spirit in the Bahá’í community’s efforts to contribute to material and spiritual progress.