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.
Public Discourse
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.
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.
Second World Social Summit
BIC delegation highlights humanity’s interdependence in addressing inequality
BIC delegation to the Second World Summit for Social Development highlights the need to reimagine development through the lens of collective well-being.
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.
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.
