Maryland Bahá’í Chair
Scholars and artists envision a future beyond racial categories
The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland examines how the notion of distinct “races” acts as a barrier to a just and peaceful society.
Public Discourse
In Conversation
BIC explores oneness and interdependence in governance
The latest podcast episode from the News Service explores the need for governance that recognizes humanity as an interdependent whole rather than competing units.
United Kingdom
Youth Interfaith Summit highlights spiritual dimension of climate action
The UK Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs highlights the need to integrate moral and spiritual principles into conversations about climate action for lasting change to occur
CSW
Principle of equality a necessary condition for peace, says the BIC
BIC delegation explores how local consultative spaces are enabling communities to foster new patterns of relationships between women and men.
Brazil
National initiative harmonizes diverse perspectives on social justice
Diverse social actors in Brazil transcend institutional viewpoints, nurturing hope through dialogue and the reimagining of the foundations of justice and social progress.
UN Commission for Social Development
BIC highlights spiritual foundations necessary for social prosperity
Spiritual foundations are essential to social cohesion, emphasized the Bahá'í International Community at the UN Commission for Social Development.
United Arab Emirates
Recognizing youth as protagonists of social change
Moral and spiritual education can foster youth’s potential to contribute to social harmony, say representatives of the Bahá’í community at a conference in the UAE.
BIC Brussels
Statement calls for new European approach to societal unity
A new statement of the Bahá’í International Community offers several principles that it suggests could inform EU policies for combating the roots of racism.
