Bahá'í World Centre
Counsellors’ Conference opens
Over the coming days, Counsellors from around the world will consult on the advancement of the worldwide Bahá’í community, preparing for the years ahead.
December 31, 2025
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2025
Year in Review
As 2025 comes to an end, the Bahá’í World News Service looks back at glimpses from efforts of the global Bahá’í community to foster a more harmonious world.
December 27, 2025
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Short film
“Expressions of Equality in the Family”
A new film titled “Expressions of Equality in the Family” explores how the principle of equality is reshaping patterns of life among several families in New Delhi.
December 22, 2025
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BIC NEW YORK
UN General Assembly resolution highlights “cumulative” effects of Iran’s persecution of Bahá’ís
A resolution confirmed by the UN General Assembly condemns the “cumulative” impact of the Iranian government’s persecution of the Bahá’í community over the past 46 years.
December 21, 2025
“Weaving Paths”
New film reflects on FUNDAEC’s vision and work over 50 years
New film marks FUNDAEC’s 50th anniversary, reflecting on education grounded in the harmony of science and religion that enables communities to shape their own development
December 18, 2025
COP30
BIC highlights ethics, future generations, and shared responsibility
From high-level panels to a youth ‘mini-COP’, Bahá’í contributions at COP30 explore the role of ethics and of future generations in guiding climate decisions.
December 11, 2025
BIC New York
New Principal Representative of the Bahá’í International Community appointed
Rachel Bayani has been appointed as BIC’s new Principal Representative, following Bani Dugal who had been serving in this capacity since 2003.
December 5, 2025
BIC BRUSSELS
Historic European Parliament resolution champions Bahá’í rights in Iran and condemns persecutions
MEPs denounce Iran’s campaign against Bahá’ís as “persecution by design,” “a state-engineered crime against humanity,” and a “continuing pattern of tyranny.”
December 3, 2025
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Insights from the Field
Uncovering early Bahá’í contributions to 19th century Iran—Part 2
In this second installment, Moojan Momen explores how Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings reshaped early Bahá’í community life in Iran and inspired new forms of collective action.
November 30, 2025
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BIC
African-European interdependence examined in new BIC statement
BIC statement to African and European Heads of State and Government emphasizes implications of interdependence and expanding conceptions of progress and development.
November 27, 2025