Bahá’í World News Service
Russian-language BWNS launches
The Bahá’í World News Service is now available in Russian, joining the English and three other language-versions of the site.
August 19, 2022
Latest
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Construction project moves forward as cleaning ends
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.
August 16, 2022
Bahá’í World Publication
New article examines the pursuit of social justice
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.
August 12, 2022
Update
6 Bahá’í homes destroyed and 20 hectares of land confiscated by Iranian government agents
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.
August 3, 2022
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Houses of Worship
Intricate exterior design of DRC temple comes into view
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.
August 3, 2022
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Breaking
Shocking demolition of homes and land grabs signals intensifying persecution of Iran’s Baháʼís
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.
August 2, 2022
“Senseless cruelty”
Fresh wave of arrests and raids across Iran as Bahá’ís absurdly accused of “colonialism”
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.
August 1, 2022
United Kingdom
How sensationalist journalism obscures view of reality
Experienced journalists sat with the UK Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs to explore how news reporting can promote understanding and dialogue.
July 29, 2022
Egypt
Short film on Bahá’í community highlights efforts for coexistence
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.
July 19, 2022
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BIC New York
44 Iranian Bahá'ís arrested, arraigned or jailed as leading human rights figure says situation is “getting worse”
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.
July 11, 2022