Youth
River cleanup in Brazil promotes environmental stewardship
Concerned with the state of their neighborhood, youth in Bahá’í community-building activities draw on government support to remove 12 tons of trash from a local river
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Azerbaijan
Newly launched “Discourse TV” explores pressing social issues
A video program produced by the Bahá’ís of Azerbaijan features profound conversations on topics such as the equality of women and men and the role of media in society.
Malaysia
Promoting unity in a land of great diversity
The Bahá’ís of Malaysia have been fostering constructive dialogue among a cross-section of their society about how all people can contribute to greater social cohesion.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Plaza walls completed, trellis construction begins
The walls of the east and west sides of the plazas have now been completed, marking a new stage of construction.
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“United in its embrace”
Chiefs in Vanuatu reflect on temple’s unifying role
As anticipation builds for the completion of the Bahá’í House of Worship, chiefs and local leaders convey feelings of joy and a strong sense of hope for the future.
Advancement of women
‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s call for advancement of women inspires DRC conference
Participants draw inspiration from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s life and work as they make plans to intensify community-building activities that promote the full participation of women
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“Through the lens of human dignity”
BIC looks at media’s role in fostering unity
Journalists meet to explore how news media can build unity, as part of the BIC’s wider efforts to contribute to the discourse on the role of media in society.
New Zealand
A movement of youth inspires socially conscious music
Youth engaged in Bahá’í community-building efforts are inspiring their peers with music that responds to social issues heightened during the pandemic.
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“Exceptional solidarity”
#StopHatePropaganda reaches 88 million in support of Iran’s Bahá’ís
Campaign calling on Iran’s government to end hate speech against the country’s Bahá’ís draws unprecedented global support from many segments of society.
BIC Brussels
Fostering unity and belonging
BIC Brussels prompts discussion among municipal leaders and policymakers on the role of urban development in fostering social change in highly diverse neighborhoods