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Radio broadcasts in Uganda comfort and inspire amidst crisis
KIYUNGA, Uganda, April 4, 2020
As public health measures restrict gatherings for worship, Ugandan Baha’is find creative ways to promote prayer on radio and other means of mass communication.
Youth in Italy create media to inspire vision of a better world
MANTUA, Italy, April 2, 2020
At a time of great uncertainty in their country, young Italians are seizing the opportunity to explore issues of profound import through media.
Village members prepared weeks in advance to protect their community
BAŠELJ, Slovenia, March 31, 2020
Baha’is in a Slovenian village have been part of efforts to prepare for and mitigate the effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Children in Luxembourg send love and encouragement to healthcare professionals
ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE, Luxembourg, March 30, 2020
Participants in educational activities of the Baha’i community send messages of appreciation to healthcare professionals dealing with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Youth group distributes food, gains city and National Guard support
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, March 27, 2020
Youth in a suburb of New York City engaged in initiatives of the Baha’i community aimed at social progress adapt quickly to address challenges caused by school closures.
Rising to the occasion in a global crisis
SYDNEY, March 25, 2020
Baha’i communities across the world respond quickly and constructively to the challenging circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Court upholds death sentence against Yemeni Baha’i
BIC GENEVA, March 23, 2020
Religiously-motivated ruling upheld against Hamed bin Haydara, who has suffered years of imprisonment and torture.
Naw-Ruz around the world brings hope and spiritual renewal
KUWAIT CITY, March 20, 2020
Baha’i communities around the world are celebrating the new year by strengthening bonds of friendship and conveying a message of hope.
Hope and support in Italy during a global health crisis
MANTUA, Italy, March 13, 2020
Patterns of activity developed in Baha’i communities around the world have equipped them to respond to the crisis with hope and to be of service to their societies
Communities collaborate to build educational facility with environmentally sustainable technologies
NAMAWANGA, Kenya, March 9, 2020
Kenyan Baha’is draw on experiences with community-building activities to create a collaborative environment for the construction of an educational facility.
Village chiefs discuss the future at unprecedented gathering in India
GAPCHARIYAPUR, India, March 2, 2020
Some thirty village chiefs, or pradhans, of different religions and castes gathered for a unique discussion on the prosperity and spiritual well-being of their people.
Religion and the integration of new arrivals into Canadian society
TORONTO, February 24, 2020
Seminar series examines the important role of religion in the process of immigration to and settlement in Canada.
How can humanity live in harmony with the planet?
WINDSOR, United Kingdom, February 13, 2020
Academics, civil society representatives, and faith leaders in the UK examine how religion can inspire constructive thought and action on climate change issues.
Transcending differences through a unifying language
BRUSSELS, February 9, 2020
The Brussels office of the BIC explores the importance of language in fostering a shared identity at a European Parliament panel discussion
Chiefs seek lasting peace in light of spiritual truths
KAKENGE, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, January 29, 2020
Gatherings of chiefs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo focus on unity, peace, and the role of religion in social transformation.
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Imprisonment, confiscation, denial of most basic civil rights: A surge in persecution of the Baha’is in Iran
BIC GENEVA, January 28, 2020
Baha’is prevented from obtaining identification cards while arrests and attacks against them persist.
Akka mayor and religious leaders honor ‘Abdu’l-Baha at ceremony
BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE, January 19, 2020
Ceremony at the site of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Baha marks the start of construction.
A momentous endeavor begins: Groundwork being laid for the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Baha
BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE, January 13, 2020
Initial stages of construction work for the new Holy Shrine in Akka are under way while detailed planning continues.
Peaceful coexistence only possible with full participation of women
SOUSSE, Tunisia, January 8, 2020
Religious and civil society leaders in Tunisia reflect on changes needed in the country to see greater advancement of women.
2019 in review – A year of historic developments
BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE, December 31, 2019
The past year saw significant developments in the Baha’i world surging in the lead-up to the second bicentenary.