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'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.
Moving tribute by India’s President
NEW DELHI, India, April 3, 2017
President of India releases message in honor of bicentenary year of the birth of Baha'u'llah
Construction progresses on Cambodia Temple
BATTAMBANG, Cambodia, March 29, 2017
Recent aerial video footage of the local House of Worship in Battambang highlights the significant progress that has been made.
BIC offers expanded perspective at CSW
BIC NEW YORK, United States, March 26, 2017
The Baha'i International Community participated in the Commission on the Status of Women—the single largest international forum on women's rights and empowerment.
Catalyzing an education revolution: Brookings Institution highlights Baha'i-inspired program
WASHINGTON, United States, March 19, 2017
A recent case study from the Brookings Institution highlights the Baha'i-inspired initiative Sistema de Aprendizaje Tutorial in Latin America.
Gender equality essential for progress, says BIC in new statement
BIC NEW YORK, United States, March 9, 2017
Women play a pivotal role in social transformation when they are able to participate meaningfully in every sphere of life.
Temple construction reaches new milestone
AGUA AZUL, Colombia, February 23, 2017
Construction on the local Baha'i House of Worship in Norte del Cauca, Colombia, officially began in January.
Baha'is of Iran website launches
BIC GENEVA, Switzerland, February 15, 2017
The official website of the Baha’i community of Iran gives a sense of the history, diversity, and aspirations of the Baha’is in Iran.
Seeing capacity for meaningful contribution in all populations
BIC NEW YORK, United States, February 12, 2017
The Baha’i International Community shared a new statement at the United Nations Commission for Social Development.