2020 in photos
A year of solidarity and intense endeavor
A collection of photographs from stories over the past 12 months on developments in the global Bahá’í community in response to the global health crisis.
December 30, 2020
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“We must learn to live as one”
Ten years on since Tunisia’s revolution
Bahá’ís of Tunisia hold gathering on coexistence and citizenship, bringing together officials and representatives of religious communities to mark UN Human Rights Day.
December 24, 2020
The DRC
Clinic promotes discourse on health
Regular discussions among growing numbers of residents in a South Kivu village are stimulating a local discourse on health and have inspired hundreds to united action.
December 21, 2020
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Gender equality
Families as basis for change
The Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs in India holds seminar on reconceptualizing the institution of the family based on the principle of equality between women and men.
December 15, 2020
Houses of Worship
Work progresses in the DRC and Kenya
Work on the foundations of the temple in Kinshasa is advancing steadily while work in Kenya approaches final stages.
December 11, 2020
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“Topics that move Austria”
New video blog casts light on pressing issues
A new vlog launched by the Austrian Bahá’í community aims to contribute to thinking and to document the evolution of ideas about themes of national concern.
December 7, 2020
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Indonesia
Gatherings provide fertile ground for hope
A series of seminars taps into a strong desire among officials, academics, and social actors to explore fundamental principles of a more peaceful society.
December 2, 2020
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“Creating an Inclusive Narrative”
Australian publication points to shared identity
Australian Bahá’ís launch publication on social cohesion after two years of conversations among officials, academics, social actors, and people throughout the country.
November 25, 2020
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Papua New Guinea
House of Worship takes shape
Foundations of the national House of Worship are complete and work on the superstructure advances.
November 20, 2020
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Bahá’ís of Iran
UN resolution condemns human rights violations
A committee of the UN General Assembly calls on Iran to observe human rights for all its citizens, including members of the Bahá’í Faith.
November 19, 2020