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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,...
Baha'i International Community issues statement to the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on HIV/AIDS
UNITED NATIONS, June 25, 2001
The Baha'i International Community has issued the following statement, entitled "HIV/AIDS and Gender Equality: Transforming Attitudes and Behaviors,"...
Gathering in Holy Land marks milestone in the development of the Baha'i Faith
HAIFA, Israel, January 16, 2001
As one of nearly 1000 regional community advisors in the worldwide Baha'i community, Iwassa Bolinga's duties normally entail consulting with...
President of Botswana praises publication of Baha'i books in native Setswana language
GABORONE, Botswana, February 27, 2001
In a book launch ceremony, President Festus Mogae of Botswana hailed the publication of two Baha'i books in the native Setswana language, saying...
Firuz Kazemzadeh reappointed to US Commission on International Religious Freedom
WASHINGTON, June 16, 2001
Firuz Kazemzadeh, former Secretary for External Affairs of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States, has been appointed...
London tribute to Amatu'l-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum Rabbani honors her contributions to conservation and the arts
LONDON, June 15, 2001
The late Madame Ruhiyyih Rabbani, the preeminent international dignitary of the Baha'i Faith, was honored at a tribute here on 15 May 2001. In...
Amidst much anticipation, the Baha'i World Centre prepares for public opening of garden terraces on Mount Carmel
HAIFA, Israel, May 31, 2001
After a week in which Israeli and world news media gave extensive coverage to the inauguration of a series of majestic garden terraces on Mount...
Focusing on the future, Baha'is head home after a week of celebration and reflection on Mount Carmel
HAIFA, Israel, May 25, 2001
Inspired and invigorated after a week celebrating the completion of essential elements of their world center, Baha'is gathered here from some...
Thousands of Baha'is climb Mount Carmel as new terraces are inaugurated
HAIFA, Israel, May 23, 2001
Thousands of Baha'is from every race, nation and religious background today streamed up the face of Mount Carmel in a prayerful ascent toward...