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“Glimpses into the Spirit of Gender Equality”: BIC releases new film
BIC New York, February 3, 2021
The film on equality between women and men premiered today and marks the 25th Anniversary of the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
Chiefs’ gathering in Chad opens new horizons
BARO, Chad, January 31, 2021
Prompted by a desire for social progress, traditional chiefs gather to discuss their shared responsibility for the well-being of their people.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Concrete bases for garden berms completed
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, January 26, 2021
With work on berm foundations completed, structural reinforcements are now being put in place for one of the walls enclosing the south plaza.
“Gathering under the ‘tent of unity’”: Interfaith in PNG finds new path
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea , January 22, 2021
Event marking World Religion Day brings religious communities together around what binds them all together.
The Bahá’í World Publication sees new enhancements and essays
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, January 17, 2021
Website enhancements, including a “Special Collections” section, complement the release of two new essays.
Resilience in Honduras in the face of disaster
SIGUATEPEQUE, Honduras , January 13, 2021
An emergency committee established by the Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly of Honduras early in the pandemic is adapting to assist with new crises.
Building a common vision in Vanuatu for moral education
PORT VILA, Vanuatu, January 7, 2021
As the country celebrates 40 years of independence, questions about the need for moral education have come to the fore.
2020 in review: A year without precedent
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, December 31, 2020
The Bahá’í world intensified its activities in the face of an unprecedented global health crisis, fostering resilience in society, offering hope in a time of great need.
2020 in photos: A year of solidarity and intense endeavor
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, December 30, 2020
A collection of photographs from stories over the past 12 months on developments in the global Bahá’í community in response to the global health crisis.
“We must learn to live as one”: Ten years on since Tunisia’s revolution
TUNIS, Tunisia, December 24, 2020
Bahá’ís of Tunisia hold gathering on coexistence and citizenship, bringing together officials and representatives of religious communities to mark UN Human Rights Day.
Clinic in the DRC promotes discourse on health
CHANJAVU, Democratic Republic Of The Congo , December 21, 2020
Regular discussions among growing numbers of residents in a South Kivu village are stimulating a local discourse on health and have inspired hundreds to united action.
Gender equality: Families as basis for change
NEW DELHI, December 15, 2020
The Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs in India holds seminar on reconceptualizing the institution of the family based on the principle of equality between women and men.
Work progresses on Houses of Worship in the DRC and Kenya
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, December 11, 2020
Work on the foundations of the temple in Kinshasa is advancing steadily while work in Kenya approaches final stages.
“Topics that move Austria”: New video blog casts light on pressing issues
VIENNA, Austria, December 7, 2020
A new vlog launched by the Austrian Bahá’í community aims to contribute to thinking and to document the evolution of ideas about themes of national concern.
Gatherings in Indonesia provide fertile ground for hope
JAKARTA, Indonesia, December 2, 2020
A series of seminars taps into a strong desire among officials, academics, and social actors to explore fundamental principles of a more peaceful society.
“Creating an Inclusive Narrative”: Australian publication points to shared identity
SYDNEY, November 25, 2020
Australian Bahá’ís launch publication on social cohesion after two years of conversations among officials, academics, social actors, and people throughout the country.
Papua New Guinea: House of Worship takes shape
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea, November 20, 2020
Foundations of the national House of Worship are complete and work on the superstructure advances.
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UN resolution condemns human rights violations in Iran
BIC NEW YORK, November 19, 2020
A committee of the UN General Assembly calls on Iran to observe human rights for all its citizens, including members of the Bahá’í Faith.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Structure rises above foundations
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, November 16, 2020
Image gallery provides a view into the latest developments in the construction work.
Australian Prime Minister and MPs mark community’s centenary at Parliament
CANBERRA, Australia, November 13, 2020
Parliamentary reception and other events mark centenary of the Bahá’í Faith in Australia.