Baha'i World News Service
The Bahá’í World News Service - BWNS - The official news source of the worldwide Bahá’í community, reports on major developments and endeavors of the global Bahá’í community.
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2023: Year in Review
As 2023 comes to an end, the Bahá’í World News Service looks back at glimpses from efforts around the global Bahá’í community to contribute to social progress.
COP28: Broader conception of human progress needed, says the BIC
Delegates of the Bahá’í International Community at COP28 highlight the need for a broader understanding of progress, encompassing both material and spiritual development.
COP28: Broader conception of human progress needed, says the BIC
Delegates of the Bahá’í International Community at COP28 highlight the need for a broader understanding of progress, encompassing both material and spiritual development.
United Kingdom: Special reception at Westminster highlights principle of oneness
Westminster gathering marks UK Bahá’í Assembly’s 100th year, emphasizing harmonious and constructive relationships among individuals, the community, and institutions.
United Kingdom: Special reception at Westminster highlights principle of oneness
Westminster gathering marks UK Bahá’í Assembly’s 100th year, emphasizing harmonious and constructive relationships among individuals, the community, and institutions.
BIC New York: UN resolution renews call to end Iran’s persecution of Bahá’ís
UN General Assembly resolution calls for Iranian government to stop persecuting Bahá’ís.
BIC New York: UN resolution renews call to end Iran’s persecution of Bahá’ís
UN General Assembly resolution calls for Iranian government to stop persecuting Bahá’ís.
Banani International School: 30 years of empowering women for social progress
Banani International School marks 30 years of inspiring young women not only to acquire knowledge but also to develop their vision for meaningful social contribution.
Banani International School: 30 years of empowering women for social progress
Banani International School marks 30 years of inspiring young women not only to acquire knowledge but also to develop their vision for meaningful social contribution.
Insights from the Field: Podcast explores interplay of technology, values, and society
Technologist Matt Weinberg shares insights on the implications of the principle of the harmony of science and religion for technological progress.
Insights from the field: Podcast explores interplay of technology, values, and society
Technologist Matt Weinberg shares insights on the implications of the principle of the harmony of science and religion for technological progress.
BIC Brussels: Reimagining the elderly’s role in society
BIC explores the role of the elderly as protagonists of social change.
BIC Brussels: Reimagining the elderly’s role in society
BIC explores the role of the elderly as protagonists of social change.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Trellis structure fully revealed
The completed body of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá is now visible for the first time; the emerging Shrine stands as symbol of unremitting service to humanity.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Trellis structure fully revealed
The completed body of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá is now visible for the first time; the emerging Shrine stands as symbol of unremitting service to humanity.
Brazil: Chamber of Deputies marks 100 year journey of Bahá’í community
A solemn session in the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil explored a century of Bahá’í efforts toward social transformation in that country.
Brazil: Chamber of Deputies marks 100 year journey of Bahá’í community
A solemn session in the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil explored a century of Bahá’í efforts toward social transformation in that country.
Radio Jamii: Youth-led broadcast service fosters a sense of belonging in Lwanda
A group of youth in Kenya record and distribute programs on local issues through messaging platforms, stimulating vibrant discussions about social progress.
Radio Jamii: Youth-led broadcast service fosters a sense of belonging in Lwanda
A group of youth in Kenya record and distribute programs on local issues through messaging platforms, stimulating vibrant discussions about social progress.
Insights from the Field: Podcast explores actions in PNG toward the common good
Counsellor Kessia Ruh shares stories about emerging social action initiatives in Papua New Guinea that are giving hope for a more prosperous future.