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Forced migration calls for faith in action
MADRID, July 2, 2017
On the International Day of Refugees, faith and non-governmental groups in Spain gathered to raise consciousness about migration and the need for greater action.
African leaders tackle environmental goals
LIBREVILLE, Gabon, June 27, 2017
African leaders from various sectors of society explored environmental goals for the continent at a meeting in Gabon this month.
Unveiling galvanizes island
TANNA, Vanuatu, June 21, 2017
Over a thousand participants gathered at the unveiling of the Temple design in Tanna, in a spirit of joy and unity.
Design of Vanuatu Temple unveiled
TANNA, Vanuatu, June 18, 2017
The design of the local House of Worship to be built in Tanna, Vanuatu, was unveiled today.
Video seeks to bring sacred words to masses
MELBOURNE, Australia, June 13, 2017
A video featuring pop music singer Nathaniel shares words of Baha’u’llah through music.
Murals as symbols of solidarity, resilience
NEW YORK, June 4, 2017
Education is Not a Crime is a street art campaign to raise awareness for human rights in Iran.
Bicentenaries highlight unity
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 1, 2017
As the Baha'i community prepares to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah, the Harvard Divinity School also commemorates its bicentenary.
Citizenship and Religion explored in Canada
OTTAWA, Canada, May 24, 2017
Canada is commemorating 150 years of its confederation by focusing on diversity as a resource for collective advancement.
'Luminous, abstract beauty': Artist's impact revisited
VENICE, Italy, May 16, 2017
Mark Tobey was an American painter whose influence on art in the twentieth century is being recognized again after many decades.
Tribal leaders stand in solidarity with Yemeni Baha'is
SANA'A, Yemen, May 17, 2017
Tribal leaders and human rights activists led a demonstration calling for an end to the persecution of Baha'is in Yemen.
Video shows development of Colombia Temple
AGUA AZUL, Colombia, May 14, 2017
New aerial video footage shows the progress on the construction of the local Baha'i House of Worship in Colombia, which began officially in January.
Global campaign launches for imprisoned Baha'i leaders
NEW YORK, May 12, 2017
Seven Iranian Baha’i leaders were imprisoned nine years ago. The BIC’s campaign “Not Another Year” calls for their release.
Festival of Ridvan celebrated around the world
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, May 7, 2017
Baha'i communities around the world recently celebrated the festival of Ridvan.
Peace-building requires new capacities, empowerment
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 30, 2017
The Brussels Office of the Baha'i International Community has released a statement on resilience and peace to the European Union.
Oneness and equality inspire enthroned chief
NIKKI, Benin, April 24, 2017
In an eastern region of Benin, a chief of the Fula tribe has been working for unity and equality.
Ominous wave of Yemen arrests raises alarm
BIC NEW YORK, United States, April 21, 2017
Authorities in Sana'a, Yemen, have ordered the arrest of 25 Baha'is.
Distinguished composer casts light on prisoner's poems
OSLO, Norway, April 17, 2017
Renowned composer Lasse Thoresen's new work highlights the poetry of Mahvash Sabet, wrongfully imprisoned in Iran for being a Baha'i.
Rethinking religion in Germany
BERLIN, Germany, April 13, 2017
In Germany, a changing social and cultural landscape is giving rise to a dialogue on the place of religion in society.
UN recognizes role of religion in protecting human rights
BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 9, 2017
A conference organized by the United Nations in Beirut explored the fundamental contribution of religion to the promotion of human honor and societal harmony.
Naw-Ruz receptions promote harmony
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, April 6, 2017
BIC's annual receptions for Baha'i New Year in Akka and Jerusalem brought together religious and civil society leaders.

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