Insights from the Field
Uncovering early Bahá’í contributions to 19th century Iran—Part 1
New two-part podcast explores the largely hidden history of significant Bahá’í contributions to education, governance, and social reform in 19th century Iran.
Public Discourse
BIC Brussels
Recognizing youth as vital participants in promoting racial harmony
Drawing on Bahá’í experiences, a workshop with the European Commission explores how recognizing youth as agents of change advances efforts of racial unity.
Kiribati
Rethinking authority in pursuit of a culture of equality
Conversations on equality highlight that meaningful social change begins in the home through consultation, mutual respect, and recognition of human nobility.
KAZAKHSTAN
Religion as the inspiration for cooperation
Consultation is essential to addressing contemporary challenges, say Bahá’í delegates at the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.
Insights from the Field
Application of spiritual principles to academic inquiry
Participants at the annual ABS conference reflect on how spiritual principles can inform inquiry across diverse fields—from neuroscience to information technology.
ETHIOPIA
New podcast invites youth to reflect on identity and purpose
A new podcast by the Bahá’ís of Ethiopia creates a space for youth to reflect on questions of identity in a society comprising more than 80 ethnic groups.
Reimagining America’s story
How unity and justice can shape national narratives
A symposium by the Bahá’ís of the US explores how stories grounded in unity and justice can hold the country’s painful realities and shared aspirations in the same frame.
BIC New York
New book spans 30 years of contributions to discourse on equality
A new book by the BIC, “In Full Partnership”, reflects on the profound interdependence of humanity’s advancement and the flourishing of women and girls.
