Bahá’í World Publication: New article examines the pursuit of social justice
The past century has seen the emergence of a rich landscape of social movements aimed at overcoming injustice.
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- Sep 16
- 2 min
BIC Addis Ababa: Addressing the disproportionate impact of climate crisis on women
A recent forum held by the Addis Ababa Office of the BIC explored the disproportionate impact of the climate crisis on women.
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- Sep 16
- 2 min
Egypt: Short film on Bahá’í community highlights efforts for coexistence
A film, “A Bahá’í in Egypt: A story of 3 generations” made by Elsaha, based in Egypt, gives a perspective on the experience of Baha'is.
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- Sep 15
- 3 min
United Kingdom: How sensationalist journalism obscures view of reality
What is the role of journalists in promoting understanding, especially in a media environment that is often driven by sensationalism?
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- Sep 15
- 3 min
“Senseless cruelty”: New wave of arrests across Iran as Bahá’ís absurdly accused of “colonialism"
Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence issued an appalling statement of oppressive hate propaganda against the persecuted Bahá’í religious minority
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- Sep 15
- 1 min
Bahá’í World News Service: Russian-language BWNS launches
The Bahá’í World News Service is now available in Russian.
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- Sep 10
- 9 min
Three weeks in Iran: 200 incidents of Baháʼís being targeted
Government officials, international media outlets and many civil society actors and individuals have rushed to defend the Baha'is of Iran.
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- Sep 10
- 1 min
Update: 6 Bahá’í homes destroyed and 20 hectares of land confiscated by Iranian government agents
Some 200 Iranian government agents destroyed six homes and confiscated over 20 hectares of land belonging to Bahá’ís in Roushankouh.
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- Sep 10
- 2 min
Houses of Worship: Intricate exterior design of DRC temple comes into view
Work on the decorative tile cladding of the dome of the Bahá’í House of Worship in the DRC has notably advanced.
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- Aug 31
- 2 min
An uplifting wave of global conferences inspires common purpose
Over 80 conferences are taking place across Canada alongside many others around the world that are teaching how to build vibrant communities
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- Aug 31
- 4 min
“Family a seedbed for change”: Fostering a new culture of equality in India
Justice necessitates that women should have equal rights as men. However, achieving true equality is difficult.
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- Aug 30
- 1 min
Shocking demolition of homes and land grabs signals intensifying persecution of Iran’s Baháʼís
In a cruel escalation, two days after previous attacks on Baháʼís in Iran, Iranian government and local agents have sealed off Roushankouh.
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- Jun 11
- 3 min
Our Whole Society conference features UN Special Rapporteur
The seventh iteration of Our Whole Society, a national conference dedicated to examining the role of religion, took place as a hybrid event.
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- Jun 11
- 2 min
“We are all one family”: Religious leaders highlight moral education as foundation for peace
The 12th Annual Conference of the Council of Religious Leaders in Israel was hosted recently at the Bahá’í World Centre.
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- Jun 10
- 2 min
Indore Bahá’í Chair: Principles requisite for climate action
For the past two years, the Bahá’í Chair for Studies in Development at Devi Ahilya University has been organizing a series of webinars.
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- Jun 10
- 2 min
Earth Day conversation examines gender equality and climate change
Following the 66th session of the UN CSW the Bahá’í Community of Canada’s Office of Public Affairs hosted a virtual discussion.
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- May 30
- 2 min
“Radiating peace and hope”: Bahá’í temple in Panama marks 50th anniversary
Standing at the summit of Cerro Sonsonate is the Bahá’í House of Worship in Panama City.
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- May 21
- 2 min
BIC: Promoting principle of oneness in African-European partnership
Over the past two years, the pandemic has prompted global recognition of the interdependence of nations, particularly their economic ties.
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- Apr 19
- 1 min
Prime Minister Trudeau sends Ridván greetings
Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, has written to extend his greetings to the Canadian Bahá’í community on the occasion of Ridvan.
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- Apr 12
- 2 min
Canadian delegates participate in the 66th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
From March 14–24, 2022, two staff from the Bahá’í Community of Canada’s Office of Public Affairs participated in the annual U.N. Commission.
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- Apr 12
- 3 min
All Party Parliamentary Interfaith Group examines the moral dimension of climate change
“We are in a moment of peril, but… we are also in a moment of great promise,” said Member of Parliament Elizabeth May.
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- Apr 12
- 2 min
Canadian Interfaith Conversation marks the second anniversary of the pandemic
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic.
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- Apr 12
- 3 min
Bahá’í institutions and agencies gather to plan new phase of development
Over 150 representatives of local, regional and national Bahá’í institutions and agencies recently gathered at the Toronto Bahá’í Centre.
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- Apr 12
- 3 min
Imagining a future of gender equality
How could we imagine a future in which the equality of women and men has been fully realized in society?
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- Apr 12
- 5 min
Global conferences: Fostering a culture of peace, contributing to social betterment
A rising wave of conferences is sweeping across the globe bringing together everyone from around the world to serve humanity.
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- Apr 12
- 3 min
DRC: Superstructure of temple nears completion
The steel superstructure for the 26-metre-high dome of the national Bahá’í House of Worship in the DRC is nearing completion.
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- Apr 12
- 2 min
BIC: Re-envisioning the future of work
The unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic have led many people throughout the world to reflect deeply on how they live and work.
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- Apr 11
- 3 min
BIC New York: Forum highlights women’s critical role in climate action
The New York Office of the BIC recently brought together representatives of many different communities and organizations.
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- Apr 9
- 2 min
Chile House of Worship: How to foster prosperous cities
How can spiritual principles such as justice and oneness guide the development of cities?
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- Mar 15
- 1 min
Bahá’í World Publication: New article highlights efforts for racial justice in US
The latest article published on The Bahá’í World website examines the American Bahá’í community’s efforts to counter the effects of racism.
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- Mar 5
- 2 min
United Kingdom: New podcast explores relationship between religion and media
A new podcast series, “In Good Faith,” exploring the relationship between religion and the media has been launched.
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- Mar 5
- 2 min
BIC New York: Equality of women and men necessary for response to climate crises
A statement by the BIC proposes that the principle of equality of women and men will need to be intentionally woven into the government.
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- Mar 5
- 2 min
“United in our diversity”: Tunisian faith communities sign coexistence pact
At a press conference in Tunis, Tunisia, the faith communities of that country signed a jointly prepared “National Pact for Coexistence"
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- Feb 23
- 1 min
Counsellors’ return marks start of new journey for Bahá’í world
The consultations of the Boards of Counsellors that had begun after their conference have concluded marking the beginning of a new chapter.
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- Feb 23
- 1 min
“Glimpses of a Hundred Years of Endeavour”: New film looks at journey of global Bahá’í community
Glimpses of a Hundred Years of Endeavour, a film commissioned by the Universal House of Justice, was released today on Bahai.org.
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- Feb 7
- 1 min
Counsellors look ahead as conference concludes
The conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors whilst reading of a message from the Universal House of Justice came to a conclusion
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- Jan 20
- 1 min
Baha’i Media Bank: Photo of opening pages of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s Will and Testament published
An image of the opening pages of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Will and Testament has been published.
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- Jan 20
- 2 min
“This homeland shelters all”: Bahá’ís mark 100 year history in Tunisia
The Bahá’ís of Tunisia are marking a century since ‘Abdu’l-Bahá sent an Egyptian Bahá’í named Sheikh Muḥyí’d-Dín Sabrí to Tunisia.
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- Jan 20
- 2 min
BIC New York: UN Calls on Iran to end religious discrimination
The United Nations General Assembly has called on the Iranian government to end its discrimination of minorities in Iran.
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- Jan 20
- 1 min
Turkey: Mayor of Edirne marks centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing
The Mayor of Edirne Recep Gürkan, Şemsettin Öztürk, a Bahá’í representative, recently met to discuss the significance of Bahá’í history.
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- Jan 11
- 2 min
Papua New Guinea: Bahá’í Most Holy Book published in Tok Pisin
The Kitáb-i-Aqdas has been translated into Tok Pisin, the most widely spoken of the hundreds of languages in Papua New Guinea.
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- Jan 7
- 2 min
Centenary of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá marked at the Bahá’í Shrine
The NSA hosted a small gathering at the Bahá’í Shrine in Montréal to mark the centenary of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
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- Jan 7
- 4 min
Film premiere celebrates world’s first “global conservationist”
A film about Richard St. Barbe Baker, who is the world’s first global conservationist, premiered in a virtual showing hosted from Saskatoon.
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- Jan 7
- 3 min
COP26: BIC delegation offers principles and proposals for climate action
Over the last two weeks, representatives of the BIC have been joining in discussions at the 2021 COP26.
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- Dec 15, 2021
- 1 min
Vanuatu: Anticipation builds as temple inauguration draws near
Anticipation for Saturday morning’s opening of the local Bahá’í House of Worship in Vanuatu is building.
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- Dec 15, 2021
- 4 min
Baháʼí communities in London offer tutoring for young people
With school closures last year young students were forced to navigate homeschooling alongside parents, a new form of education was needed.
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- Nov 11, 2021
- 3 min
New podcast season highlights themes of dialogue, equality and justice
The Public Discourse, a podcast made by the Canadian Baha'is , has launched a third season that covers the life of 'Abdu'l-Baha.
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- Nov 11, 2021
- 2 min
Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing: Publications recall life of extraordinary figure
Many communities throughout the world are reflecting on ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s life of service to humanity.
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- Nov 11, 2021
- 1 min
Bahá’í World Publication: New essays honoring life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá focus on higher education
“‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Champion of Universal Peace,” explores how ‘Abdu’l-Bahá advanced the cause of peace in his own ways.
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- Nov 11, 2021
- 2 min
Gender equality: Change begins in the family, say Bahá’ís of South Africa
The pandemic has awakened many societies to the possibilities for progress when people, come together to address various inequities.
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