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Bahá’í World News Service: Russian-language BWNS launches
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, August 19, 2022
The Bahá’í World News Service is now available in Russian, joining the English and three other language-versions of the site.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Construction project moves forward as cleaning ends
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, August 16, 2022
Construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá continues to advance following the fire caused by an accident in April. The cleaning is set to be completed in the coming days.
Bahá’í World Publication: New article examines the pursuit of social justice
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, August 12, 2022
The latest article on The Bahá’í World website explores fundamental Bahá’í principles, correlating them with prevailing conceptions and with movements for social justice.
Houses of Worship: Intricate exterior design of DRC temple comes into view
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, August 3, 2022
The emerging Bahá’í House of Worship is inspiring many conversations about service to society—the theme of a newly launched online video series on the temple.
Update: 6 Bahá’í homes destroyed and 20 hectares of land confiscated by Iranian government agents
BIC GENEVA , August 3, 2022
Government agents sealed off the village of Roushankouh, demolishing Bahá’í homes and confiscating their lands, escalating the persecution of the Bahá’ís of Iran.
Breaking: Shocking demolition of homes and land grabs signals intensifying persecution of Iran’s Baháʼís
BIC GENEVA, August 2, 2022
In a cruel escalation, up to 200 Iranian government agents have sealed off the village of Roushankouh, where a large number of Baháʼís live, demolishing their homes.
“Senseless cruelty”: Fresh wave of arrests and raids across Iran as Bahá’ís absurdly accused of “colonialism”
BIC GENEVA, August 1, 2022
The Iranian government issues appalling statement of hate propaganda against country’s Bahá’ís, as it raids 52 homes and businesses, arrests or imprisons 13 individuals.
United Kingdom: How sensationalist journalism obscures view of reality
LONDON, July 29, 2022
Experienced journalists sat with the UK Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs to explore how news reporting can promote understanding and dialogue.
Egypt: Short film on Bahá’í community highlights efforts for coexistence
CAIRO, July 19, 2022
A documentary produced by a news organization in Egypt highlights the history of the Bahá’ís of Egypt and their efforts to contribute to the progress of their society.
BIC New York: 44 Iranian Bahá'ís arrested, arraigned, or jailed as leading human rights figure says situation is “getting worse”
BIC NEW YORK, July 11, 2022
The Iranian government’s systematic campaign to persecute Iran’s Bahá’ís accelerated again with the arrest, court hearing, or imprisonment of more Bahá’ís.
BIC Geneva: Tackling hate speech at nexus of tech, government, and civil society
BIC GENEVA, July 7, 2022
A BIC forum at the RightsCon summit explored the collaboration that is needed across the tech sector, government, and civil society to address online hate speech
Global Conferences: Worldwide conferences have inspired hope, say societal leaders
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, July 1, 2022
Officials and other leaders are expressing appreciation for how the conferences have infused communities with a heightened consciousness of humanity’s oneness.
Azerbaijan: Bahá’í principle of unity inspires national conference on coexistence
OĞUZ, Azerbaijan, June 24, 2022
The first national conference on coexistence in Azerbaijan was inspired by discussions about the Bahá’í principle of unity in diversity just days before to the event.
BIC New York: Recasting humanity’s relationship with natural world
BIC NEW YORK , June 16, 2022
Released on the occasion of Stockholm+50, the BIC explores root causes of escalating environmental breakdown and highlights principles and proposals for action.
Tunisia: TV interview explores constructive role of religion in society
TUNIS, Tunisia, June 10, 2022
A representative of Bahá’ís of Tunisia draws on the experience of the Bahá’ís of that country to explore the concept of religion as a force for social progress.
“Family a seedbed for change”: Fostering a new culture of equality in India
NEW DELHI, June 1, 2022
The Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs of India shares insights and ideas relevant to the national discourse on the equality of women and men.
“We are all one family”: Religious leaders highlight moral education as foundation for peace
HAIFA, Israel, May 23, 2022
Religious leaders and government officials gather to discuss collective efforts toward fostering peace, amity, and concord.
“Radiating peace and hope”: Bahá’í temple in Panama marks 50th anniversary
PANAMA CITY, May 17, 2022
Government officials and leaders of diverse faith communities reflect on the unifying role of the Bahá’í House of Worship in Panama over the past fifty years.
BIC: Promoting principle of oneness in African-European partnership
BRUSSELS, May 11, 2022
The Brussels and Addis Ababa Offices of the BIC release joint statement to EU leaders, calling for recognition of the principle of oneness in AE-EU partnership.
Global Conferences: Grassroots gatherings imbue communities with sense of common purpose
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, May 6, 2022
Gatherings in diverse settings inspire consultations about fostering vibrant communities based on the Baháʼí Faith’s vision of a peaceful world