An article in the December 17 issue of the Wrangell Sentinel sends Christmas greetings to all from the Baha’i community of Wrangell. The article talks about the perfections of Christ which shone like the Sun […]
Recently -on January 3rd 2021, the acclaimed documentary film about the origins of the Bahá’í Faith in the mid 1800’s was aired again in western Washington on KOMO TV. The film is ” THE GATE: […]
…every one of the divine religions contains essential ordinances, which are not subject to change, and material ordinances, which are abrogated according to the exigencies of time. But the people of the world have forsaken the divine teachings and followed forms and imitations of the truth. Inasmuch as these human interpretations and superstitions differ, dissensions and bigotry have arisen, and strife and warfare have prevailed. By investigating the truth or foundation of reality underlying their own and other beliefs, all would be united and agreed, for this reality is one; it is not multiple and not divisible.
A new film titled “Expressions of Equality in the Family” explores how the principle of equality is reshaping patterns of life among several families in New Delhi.
A resolution confirmed by the UN General Assembly condemns the “cumulative” impact of the Iranian government’s persecution of the Bahá’í community over the past 46 years.
New film marks FUNDAEC’s 50th anniversary, reflecting on education grounded in the harmony of science and religion that enables communities to shape their own development
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.
Rachel Bayani has been appointed as BIC’s new Principal Representative, following Bani Dugal who had been serving in this capacity since 2003.
MEPs denounce Iran’s campaign against Bahá’ís as “persecution by design,” “a state-engineered crime against humanity,” and a “continuing pattern of tyranny.”
In this second installment, Moojan Momen explores how Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings reshaped early Bahá’í community life in Iran and inspired new forms of collective action.
BIC statement to African and European Heads of State and Government emphasizes implications of interdependence and expanding conceptions of progress and development.
UN resolution condemns Iran’s escalating persecution of Bahá’ís and religious minorities, citing arrests, property confiscation, and educational discrimination.
BIC delegation to the Second World Summit for Social Development highlights the need to reimagine development through the lens of collective well-being.
A new milestone has been reached with the completion of the ‘Akká Visitors’ Centre as landscaping surrounding the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá continues to advance.
New two-part podcast explores the largely hidden history of significant Bahá’í contributions to education, governance, and social reform in 19th century Iran.
As wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles area, bonds forged through service became lifelines, revealing the quiet strength of a purposeful community in a time of crisis.
Drawing on Bahá’í experiences, a workshop with the European Commission explores how recognizing youth as agents of change advances efforts of racial unity.
500 youth from 22 countries in Eastern Europe gathered in Bucharest to explore how to intensify their efforts to contribute to the betterment of their societies.
Conversations on equality highlight that meaningful social change begins in the home through consultation, mutual respect, and recognition of human nobility.
Families in rural Queensland turn a streetside garden into a place for service and to support local biodiversity.
Consultation is essential to addressing contemporary challenges, say Bahá’í delegates at the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.
Over 13,000 people of diverse backgrounds experienced the illuminated terraces leading to the Shrine of the Báb on Mt. Carmel as part of the “Terraces by Night” event.
Participants at the annual ABS conference reflect on how spiritual principles can inform inquiry across diverse fields—from neuroscience to information technology.
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.
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.
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.
The latest podcast episode explores how youth in the US, inspired by spiritual principles, are discovering the joy of serving together for the common good.
New UN global report on intolerance and violence based on religion and belief cites Iran’s persecution of Bahá’ís as systematic repression.
Participants of the 49th conference of the ABS explore the application of the Bahá’í teachings to a wide array of prevalent discourses on the wellbeing of humanity.
This podcast episode explores how young people in the Caucasus and Central Asia are overcoming social barriers and contributing to the betterment of their communities.
New landscaping work in the vicinity of the Mansion of Mazra‘ih now allows visitors to experience the tranquil spirit long associated with this Holy Place.
BIC Offices in Addis Ababa and Cairo explore how societies must transcend conceptions of power as domination if they are to move toward genuine equality of women and men.
The opening of the school in Zambia reflects a community’s evolving understanding of how spiritual principles can guide collective action to address shared challenges.
The Bahá’í Chair’s oral history project, grounded in the principle of the oneness of humankind, shares accounts of resilience amid inequities that continue to shape lives
Over 1500 people on the grounds of the Langenhain Bahá’í temple explore how, creativity grounded in spiritual purpose, can generate joy and strengthen bonds of friendship
The latest podcast episode explores how neighbors and groups of families in Australia are learning to support one another by applying spiritual principles to daily life.
“Sowing Life”, a new documentary by FUNDAEC, explores how people are applying scientific knowledge alongside spiritual insights to address environmental degradation.
The latest podcast episode explores how Bahá’í educational programs in Cambodia and Malawi are empowering women to transcend traditional roles and contribute to progress.
A new statement by the BIC Addis Ababa Office explores how unified interfaith action can address Africa’s challenges and foster spiritual and material advancement.
A new conversation in Uzbekistan sees officials, faith communities, and secular actors exploring shared values for a just and harmonious society.
Members of Azerbaijan’s Bahá’í community reflect on how efforts to foster harmonious relationships at the grassroots have informed national discussions on pressing issues
New podcast series ‘Intessere’ creates discussion space for deep exploration of identity and social cohesion.
A historic conference brings together Orang Asli traditional chiefs to reimagine leadership through service, empowering communities to guide their own development.
The Bahá’í World News Service is now available in the Chinese-language, marking a notable enhancement since its establishment 25 years ago.
The latest podcast episode explores BIC Brussels Office’s insights on conditions that enable young people’s capacities for meaningful social contribution to flourish.
The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland examines how the notion of distinct “races” acts as a barrier to a just and peaceful society.
Neighbors, artists, faith leaders and officials gathered at the centennial of a historic building on Haparsim Street, creating what some called a glimpse of peace.
The latest podcast episode from the News Service explores the need for governance that recognizes humanity as an interdependent whole rather than competing units.
Seven months after catastrophic flooding in eastern Spain, communities have discovered deeper capacities for unity, service, and resilience amid ongoing recovery.
The Universal House of Justice has announced plans for a new national Bahá’í temple to be established in the Philippines.
The UK Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs highlights the need to integrate moral and spiritual principles into conversations about climate action for lasting change to occur
Podcast explores how decades of Bahá’í educational efforts are empowering communities to apply spiritual principles to local needs and reshape their collective future.
Olinga Foundation pairs reading lessons with moral principles, addressing literacy needs in rural communities in Ghana over the past 25 years.
New podcast explores how Bahá’í moral educational programs in Canada help youth place service at the center of their lives as they navigate contemporary life.
The redesigned site offers seamless access to articles, videos, and podcasts with an enhanced visual experience that vividly conveys Bahá’í efforts for social progress
Marble installation begins under the trellis, work on paths advances, landscaping and ‘Akká Visitors’ Centre near completion—marking major progress at the site.
BIC delegation explores how local consultative spaces are enabling communities to foster new patterns of relationships between women and men.
Diverse social actors in Brazil transcend institutional viewpoints, nurturing hope through dialogue and the reimagining of the foundations of justice and social progress.
In this episode, we hear how a growing number of young people in the Canary Islands are striving for coherence in many aspects of their lives, including sports.
Spiritual foundations are essential to social cohesion, emphasized the Bahá'í International Community at the UN Commission for Social Development.
Moral and spiritual education can foster youth’s potential to contribute to social harmony, say representatives of the Bahá’í community at a conference in the UAE.
A new statement of the Bahá’í International Community offers several principles that it suggests could inform EU policies for combating the roots of racism.
BIC representatives discuss how redefining power, fostering inclusive dialogue, and moral and spiritual educational programs are advancing equality of women and men.
A gathering marking Ayyám-i-Há brings together 75 guests from diverse social and religious communities in the ‘Akká area, highlighting our common humanity.
BIC statement to the 69th session of the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women emphasizes equality as essential to lasting peace.
A publication by the Bahá’ís of Chile examines how reconceptualizing human identity based on the oneness of humanity is essential for fundamental societal change.
Discussions explore how recognition of the spiritual nature of human beings can help address the roots of violence and strengthen social cohesion.
Members of Kazakhstan’s Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs discuss how collective exploration of spiritual principles over the years is fostering societal harmony.
The News Service has now integrated the Arabic language into its website, marking a notable enhancement since the News Service was established over two decades ago.
At the recent UPR, a significant number of UN Members State raised concerns about the systematic persecution of the Bahá’ís in Iran.
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.
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.
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.
The 35th volume of this historic series, covering 2006-2021, explores endeavors of people worldwide working to apply spiritual principles toward social progress.
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.
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.
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.
The UN General Assembly rebukes Iranian government for its human rights violations, including against the Bahá’í community.
At the UN Climate Conference, BIC delegates highlighted how the principles of humanity’s oneness and consultation are essential to addressing environmental challenges.
A native forest project on the grounds of Colombia’s Bahá’í House of Worship demonstrates how spiritual principles can guide environmental conservation.
At a conference in Maradi, over 300 young people explored how Bahá’í educational initiatives can foster patterns of community life that bring about peace.
A symposium at the Bahá’í House of Worship in New Delhi explores how artistic expression, guided by spiritual principles, can contribute to social transformation.
Conferences in Bahrain highlight the pivotal role of families in fostering peaceful communities through the application of spiritual principles.
Recent construction work at the Shrine of the Báb concludes, enhancing accessibility through new pathways and an expansion of the plaza at this sacred site on Mt. Carmel.
Over 700 youth gathered to explore their part in building peaceful communities through service to their society.
The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland examines how spiritual and moral principles can help overcome barriers to creating a peaceful world.
A group of youth produce a short film about fostering true friendship amidst digital interactions, screened at local cinema to inspire community reflection.
U.S. Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs and Aspen Institute release collaborative essays examining inclusive American narratives through insights of religion.
A new documentary examines how Bahá’í community-building initiatives in Kazakhstan are fostering social progress while drawing from the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Since its dedication in 2016, the Bahá’í Temple in Santiago has welcomed over 2.5 million visitors, fostering a spirit of worship and service to society.
The Universal House of Justice has called for three new Bahá’í temples to be established—two national temples in Brazil and Malawi and a local temple in Cameroon.
Historian Mina Yazdani explores how Iran’s Bahá’í community, despite persecution, has contributed to social progress through education, health, and agriculture.
In a joint letter of allegations, eighteen UN experts condemn Iran’s systemic persecution of the country’s Bahá’í women.
National discussion explores how the principle of the harmony of science and religion can address societal challenges, offering a path to social betterment.
A new essay explores how individuals, communities, and institutions can contribute to a more sustainable future amid deepening environmental crises.
The central theme of the BIC’s contribution to the Summit of the Future was the need to place humanity’s interdependence at the heart of systems of global governance.
Podcast episode explores the 48th ABS conference, featuring discussions on applying Bahá’í teachings to contemporary issues across diverse academic fields.
New BIC short film features youth from Bahá’í communities worldwide sharing reflections on global interdependence and what the Summit of the Future can represent.
BIC representatives explore the discourse on global governance, highlighting principles of oneness, consultation, and service ahead of UN Summit of the Future.
BIC statement urges embracing humanity’s interdependence as foundation for global governance, challenging world leaders to rethink systems at upcoming UN summit.
Construction at the Shrine of the Báb encompasses several features to enhance accessibility with significant improvements to paths and enhancements to the plaza.
Remaining Bahá’í prisoners released in Sanaa, illuminating a community’s resilience amid persecution and offering hope in their ongoing pursuit of justice and peace.
Over 1,900 participants gathered in Atlanta to correlate the Bahá’í teachings with the contemporary questions pertaining to the wellbeing of humanity.
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