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- Jul 4, 2020
- 2 min
Nepalese village develops agricultural capacity as long-term strategy
With many migrant workers returning home amid the pandemic, the Baha’is of Motibasti, Nepal, is looking at what it can be done to help.
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- Jul 2, 2020
- 3 min
An open letter to US secretary of State to put pressure on the Iranian regime to stop the violation
An open letter to US secretary of State to put pressure on the Iranian regime to stop the violation of the rights of the religious groups
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- Jun 30, 2020
- 3 min
Irish politicians, doctors and experts call on Iranian authorities to cease arrest and imprisonment
Irish politicians, doctors and experts call on Iranian authorities to cease arrest and imprisonment of their Bahá'í citizens.
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- Jun 26, 2020
- 3 min
Statement on racial prejudice spurs vital conversation in the US
A public statement from the Baha’i National Spiritual Assembly of the United States on racial prejudice and spiritual principles.
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- Jun 26, 2020
- 3 min
Canadian Parliamentarians address open letter calling for Iran to halt persecution of Baha’is
20 Canadian Parliamentarians from all five political parties have signed an open letter calling for Iran to halt its persecution of Baha’is.
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- Jun 23, 2020
- 3 min
Youth lead conversations on racism and social change
Small groups of friends are coming together in many different cities across Canada to consult about the enduring problem of racism.
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- Jun 19, 2020
- 3 min
Distinctive role of teachers comes to light in times of crises
Limited web accessibility in certain regions of the world has not prevented some educators from continuing with formal schooling.
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- Jun 13, 2020
- 2 min
In Africa: As one temple rises, anticipation builds for another
The sites designated for Baha’i Houses of Worship in Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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- Jun 12, 2020
- 2 min
Escalation in persecution of Baha’is in Iran: tried in court and imprisoned for their beliefs
The Iranian authorities have escalated their persecution of the Baha’is, targeting at least 77 individuals across the country in recent week
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- Jun 10, 2020
- 3 min
Conversations on social cohesion gather momentum in Australia since pandemic
Issues of racial and economic disparities, conceptions of ‘us’ and ‘them’, and lack of participation in decision-making processes explored.
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- Jun 10, 2020
- 1 min
Baha'i Deepenings on Instagram
A small team of Australian youth, striving to create an online space for Bahai-inspired deepenings, have launched "Baha'i Deepenings" on In
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- Jun 3, 2020
- 3 min
Association for Baha'i Studies Conference Goes Online
Given the current public health crisis, the Association for Baha’i Studies has reached the decision that this year to go online.
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- Jun 2, 2020
- 2 min
Prerequisites for peace penned 100 years ago reverberate today
In the aftermath of World War I and the devastating 1918 flu pandemic, two Baha’is set out from the Holy Land.
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- May 30, 2020
- 3 min
Heavy sentences, return to prison for Baha’is in Iran despite health crisis
In a reprehensible move by the Iranian government, incidents of persecution against the Baha’is have increased.
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- May 28, 2020
- 3 min
Pandemic highlights need to address moral dimensions of climate change, scholars warn
The current global health crisis and its consequences have prompted renewed warnings about environmental challenges ahead.
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- May 23, 2020
- 2 min
Interfaith alliances explore the role of faith communities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic
As the world searches for ways to navigate an evolving health crisis, many religious communities have been exploring the role they can play.
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- May 21, 2020
- 2 min
Efforts in Indian village invite participation
As nationwide lockdown measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in effect, the Baha’is of India continue in their efforts.
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- May 17, 2020
- 3 min
Prayer awakens feelings of solidarity, enriches collective life
In the span of a short few months acts of devotion and generosity have come into greater focus in humanity’s collective life.
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- May 17, 2020
- 1 min
Daily Devotionals at the House of Worship, New Delhi
We are happy to share with you that the Baha'i House of Worship, New Delhi is hosting a series of daily devotional gatherings on Zoom beginn
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- May 12, 2020
- 2 min
Arts reveal beauty in the world, cast light on current situation
In these unique times, the arts have been particularly important in stimulating reflection on the spiritual dimension of human life.
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