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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...
With a dramatic flourish, Baha'is unveil majestic garden terraces on Mount Carmel
HAIFA, Israel, May 22, 2001
In an expressive and emotionally powerful ceremony featuring a symphony orchestra, a 70-voice choir, a specially built 4,000-seat amphitheater,...
Statement of the Universal House of Justice for the opening of the Terraces on Mount Carmel
HAIFA, Israel, May 22, 2001
Statement of the Universal House Justice on the occasion of the official opening of the Terraces of the Shrine of the Bab, 22 May 2001 As delivered...
Complex challenges for Baha'is in putting on an outdoor celebration for thousands
HAIFA, Israel, May 21, 2001
Gry Kvalheim worked behind the scenes on logistical arrangements for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and also the 1992 Baha'i World Congress, which...
Seeing Mount Carmel terraces for the first time, Baha'is feel as if they are in "paradise"
HAIFA, Israel, May 20, 2001
Like so many others among the some 3,000 Baha'is arriving here today and seeing for the first time a series of magnificent gardened terraces...
High excitement and lofty expectations for Baha'is heading to Israel for terraces inauguration ceremony
HAIFA, Israel, May 15, 2001
When Henrietta Josias arrives here at the end of the week, it will be her first time in Israel -- and only the second time in her life to travel...
Live web cast of opening ceremonies of Baha'i terraces on Mount Carmel
HAIFA, Israel, May 2, 2001
The opening ceremonies of the Baha'i terraces on Mount Carmel will be carried on a live, on-demand Web cast on 22 May 2001 at 15:00 GMT. The...
Opening of Baha'i terraces on Mount Carmel to be available live around the world by satellite
HAIFA, Israel, April 15, 2001
Coverage of ceremonies inaugurating a series of majestic terrace gardens extending nearly one kilometer up the side of Mount Carmel will be available...
Baha'i International Community issues statement on the spiritual dimension of sustainable development
UNITED NATIONS, April 19, 2001
The Baha'i International Community today issued a statement, entitled "Sustainable Development: the Spiritual Dimension," for the first session...
Baha'is release statement on racial tolerance
GENEVA, March 21, 2001
In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, observed 21 March each year, the Baha'i International Community...
Full-length feature film, inspired by the Baha'i writings, premieres in Australia
PERTH, Australia, February 5, 2001
A tale of love and oppression, set in Australia's Outback in the 1890s and focusing on the story of an Aboriginal girl and a group of Lutheran...
Interfaith dialogue participants meet with King of Norway
OSLO, Norway, December 18, 2000
Participants in a national interfaith dialogue project met privately with King Harald V of Norway on 11 December 2000 to present the results...
Baha'i Temple in India continues to receive awards and recognitions
NEW DELHI, December 5, 2000
The Baha'i House of Worship here, long recognized as an architectural triumph and one of India's most visited sites, has received several more...