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Groundbreaking conference in London explores the connection between science and morality
LONDON, February 9, 2002
Is there a scientific basis for morality? Is there a place in the brain where the capacity for morality resides? These were just two of many...
Youth Conference in Brazil aims to prepare youth to work for global change
SAO PAULO, January 21, 2002
With the goal of discussing how young people can make a more positive impact on the world, more than 600 youth from 15 countries came to the...
Bahá'ís in Tajikistan killed for their beliefs
HAIFA, Israel, March 5, 2002
Two Bahá'ís in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, in recent weeks were determined to have been killed for their religious beliefs. Rashid Gulov was shot and...
Latest volume of 'Bahá'í World' features articles on global terrorism, UN Millennium events
HAIFA, Israel, February 27, 2002
With an article presenting a Bahá'í viewpoint on global terrorism and featuring a report on the Bahá'í International Community's involvement...
World Religion Day celebrated by Baha'i communities around the world
STUTTGART, Germany, January 20, 2002
More than 400 people gathered here on 20 January 2002 for a multi-faith discussion on the topic of "Religions against Violence" in commemoration...
'Fire in the Pacific' conference marks 100th anniversary of the Baha'i Faith in Hawaii
HONOLULU, HAWAII, United States, December 23, 2001
More than 1,000 Baha'is from at least 53 nations joined with the Baha'is of the Hawaiian Islands in December for a four-day celebration of the...
United States Baha'i community issues major statement on the Destiny of America and the Promise of World Peace
NEW YORK, December 23, 2001
Citing the current atmosphere of "world turmoil," the Baha'i community of the United States has issued a major statement offering a perspective...
In India, the world's largest school succeeds by focusing on globalism and morality
LUCKNOW, India, January 2, 2002
Fresh out of college and newly married, Jagdish Gandhi knew some 42 years ago that his main goal in life was to serve humanity. And he felt educating...
Tanzanian Baha'i school receives grant for new girls dorm
IRINGA, Tanzania, December 19, 2001
The Ruaha Secondary School, a Baha'i-sponsored school, has received a two-year, US$122,000 grant to build a new girls' dormitory capable of housing...
United Nations General Assembly again expresses concern over continuing discrimination against Iran's Baha'is
UNITED NATIONS, December 19, 2001
For the 16th time in 17 years, the United Nations General Assembly has expressed "concern" over human rights violations in Iran, specifically...
Values and education seen as key to sustainable development
HLUBOKA NAD VLTAVOU, Czech Republic, December 11, 2001
While heads of state were meeting at the United Nations Millennium Summit, the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) announced a partnership...
In Norway, interfaith coalition commits to principles of religious freedom
OSLO, Norway, December 9, 2001
In a document signing ceremony on 8 November 2001, an interfaith coalition composed of the major religious groups here, including the Norwegian...
Baha'is issue statement on education and freedom of belief
MADRID, November 25, 2001
The Baha'i International Community presented a statement, entitled "Belief and Tolerance: Lights Amidst the Darkness," for the International...
Baha'i-inspired NGO receives grant for vocational training in the Amazon
MANAUS, Brazil, November 16, 2001
As part of a government program to reduce unemployment, a Baha'i-inspired development organization in the Amazon basin has received a major grant...
Baha'is participate in interreligious dialogue on faith and ecology
CINCINNATI, September 6, 2001
Reflecting the increasing Baha'i involvement in interfaith dialogue and consultation about major social issues, the Baha'i view on the environment...
In Switzerland, Landegg International University passes an important milestone, winning a new level of recognition from the Gove
WIENACHT, Switzerland, October 14, 2001
Although an African herself, Njeri Mwagiru was turned off by brochures from top universities in the United States and Canada that touted special...
Worldwide, Baha'i communities respond to terrorist attacks in the U.S. with prayers and offers of service
NEW YORK, October 1, 2001
At the international, national and local levels, Baha'i communities around the world responded to last month's terrorist attacks in the United...
Baha'i Community of Uganda celebrates its 50th anniversary
KAMPALA, Uganda, August 5, 2001
In a week-long celebration that opened to the joyous beat of African drums -- and which went on to feature a statement by Ugandan President Yoweri...
More than 54,000 have toured Baha'i Terraces on Mount Carmel since June opening
HAIFA, Israel, August 30, 2001
More than 54,000 people have taken pre-reserved guided tours of the cascading garden terraces surrounding the Shrine of the Bab on Mount Carmel...
Baha'i International Community issues statement to World Conference against Racism
DURBAN, South Africa, August 25, 2001
The Baha'i International Community has issued the following statement to the United Nations World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination,...