BIC Geneva
UN Member States raise concern about Bahá’ís during Iran’s Universal Periodic Review
At the recent UPR, a significant number of UN Members State raised concerns about the systematic persecution of the Bahá’ís in Iran.
January 28, 2025
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BIC New York
New statement explores spiritual dimension of human prosperity
Human prosperity depends as much on social, moral, and relational factors as on technological, material, and financial ones, says the BIC in a new statement.
January 23, 2025
In Conversation
Podcast explores BIC’s contributions to the discourse on societal harmony
BIC representatives discuss how spiritual principles and a conception of human nature rooted in the nobility of human beings can guide efforts to foster societal harmony.
January 15, 2025
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India
Transforming economic structures to build a more caring society
The Bahá’í Chair for Studies in Development at Devi Ahilya University explores how spiritual principles can transform economic structures to foster a more caring society.
January 8, 2025
The Bahá’í World Publication
Historic series resumes with new print volume
The 35th volume of this historic series, covering 2006-2021, explores endeavors of people worldwide working to apply spiritual principles toward social progress.
January 3, 2025
2024
Year in Review
As 2024 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 peaceful world.
December 27, 2024
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Social Cohesion
National gatherings explore paths toward societal harmony
Several national Bahá’í communities mark the births of the Báb and Baháʼu’lláh, with gatherings that bring together societal leaders to explore paths toward harmony.
December 24, 2024
Insights from the Field
Podcast explores the contribution of the Bahá’ís of Uzbekistan to society
Podcast explores the rich history of the Bahá’í community in Uzbekistan, highlighting its contributions to education, equality of women and men, and social harmony.
December 21, 2024
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BIC New York
Rising support at UN General Assembly resolution criticizing Iran for persecution of Bahá’ís
The UN General Assembly rebukes Iranian government for its human rights violations, including against the Bahá’í community.
December 18, 2024
COP29
Exploring new approaches to climate action
At the UN Climate Conference, BIC delegates highlighted how the principles of humanity’s oneness and consultation are essential to addressing environmental challenges.
December 11, 2024