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African leaders address education, empowerment for children
KHARTOUM, Sudan, December 31, 2017
At a regional meeting in Sudan this month, leaders on the African continent met to explore the rights and welfare of children.
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For 30th time, UN General Assembly censures Iran for persecution of Baha’is
UNITED NATIONS, December 21, 2017
On Tuesday, the UN General Assembly rebuked Iran’s human rights violations against the Baha’i community there, for the 30th time.
Hartmut Grossmann, 1933–2017
BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE, December 18, 2017
The Universal House of Justice released a message to all National Spiritual Assemblies on the passing of former House of Justice member Hartmut Grossmann.
Exploring vistas beyond mere tolerance
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, December 16, 2017
Is tolerance enough to help diverse societies live in peace and thrive? Scholars and faith representatives explored this question in Abu Dhabi last month.
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Faith and peace explored in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, December 10, 2017
At an international conference of faith leaders, a Baha’i representative highlights the role of religion in fostering peace.
Third member of Yaran completes 10 year sentence
BIC NEW YORK, December 5, 2017
Imprisoned for religious beliefs, Behrooz Tavakkoli, member of the former leadership group of the Baha’is of Iran, has completed his unjust sentence.
Special session marks bicentenary in Brazil’s Congress
BRASILIA, Brazil, November 30, 2017
Members of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies held a special session yesterday to speak about the life and teachings of Baha'u'llah.
Structure & spirit: Italian museum features Baha’i architecture
VICENZA, Italy, November 20, 2017
Iconic Baha'i buildings, constructed with Italian marble, were featured in a month-long exhibition at the Palladio museum.
Community galvanized as Temple’s construction proceeds
AGUA AZUL, Colombia, November 16, 2017
In Norte del Cauca, under the watchful gaze of the Andes, amongst forest and farmland, the clear form of the local House of Worship is rising above the fields.
UN condemns Iran’s human rights violations for 30th time
UNITED NATIONS, November 14, 2017
In a vote today, the United Nations General Assembly rebuked Iran for continuing human rights violations.
Exhibition of Baha’u’llah’s writings opens at British Museum
LONDON, November 9, 2017
Baha’u’llah’s original writings and certain items associated with His life are on display at the British Museum until January 2018.
Law conference highlights atrocities against religious minorities
WASHINGTON D.C., November 6, 2017
Freedom of religion or belief was among topics explored at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Comparative Law conference.
Bicentenary website to remain resource, inspiration
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, November 1, 2017
With recordings from celebrations at Houses of Worship and a final sampling of reports posted, coverage on the bicentenary website now comes to a close.
Second member of Yaran released
BIC NEW YORK, October 31, 2017
Former member of the Yaran, Fariba Kamalabadi, has been released after a long, unjust prison sentence.
Bicentenary celebration at BIC Addis Ababa
BIC ADDIS ABABA, October 30, 2017
The BIC Addis Ababa Office hosted a celebration of the bicentenary of Baha’u’llah’s birth with 150 guests.
Attacks in Yemen and Iran coincide with bicentenary period
BIC NEW YORK, October 23, 2017
Security forces opened fire on a small gathering in Yemen on 22 October 2017. Persecution in Iran intensifies.
Sunset in Hawaii closes extraordinary period of worldwide celebrations
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, October 23, 2017
In honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Baha’u’llah, communities around the globe offered celebrations befitting the teachings He brought to the world.
World illumined by light of bicentenary celebrations
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, October 22, 2017
Bicentenary celebrations continue to span the globe.
As the earth turns on its axis, torch is passed on to Europe, Americas
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, October 22, 2017
Celebrations of the bicentenary of the birth of Baha’u’llah continue in the world.
Sunset brings light over Oceania, Asia, Africa
BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE, October 21, 2017
Diverse celebrations marking the bicentenary unfolded across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa.