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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Food Security: Agricultural resilience depends on education of young farmers, says BIC
The Geneva Office of the BIC explores insights from Bahá’í endeavors that engage young farmers in rural areas through participatory action-research programs.
Austria: Play explores Táhirih’s connection with pioneer of women’s movement
A play staged by the Bahá’ís of Austria explores the connection between Táhirih, a Bahá’í heroine, and Marianne Hainisch, founder of Austria’s women’s movement.
Kazakhstan: Social progress depends on commitment to spiritual principles
Religion has a central role to play in establishing peace, say Bahá’í delegates at the 7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.
BIC New York: Exploring the concept of shared identity during UN General Assembly High-Level Week
The New York Office of the Bahá’í International Community hosted a series of events, exploring the need for a shared identity based on the principle of oneness.
“Love for all humanity”: Contributing to the discourse on racial unity in the Netherlands
The Dutch Bahá’í Office of External Affairs reflects on insights from its experiences in contributing to a discourse on racial unity, exploring the principle of oneness.
BIC Brussels: Exploring agricultural policies in light of the oneness of humanity
The Bahá’í International Community has released a statement exploring the implications of the principle of the oneness of humanity for improving global food security.
United Arab Emirates: Examining religion’s role in fostering peace
The Bahá’ís of the UAE explore insights from experiences in promoting a new kind of dialogue about the constructive role of religion in contemporary society.
Papua New Guinea: Rising temple inspires public participation in weaving project
The emerging Bahá’í House of Worship in PNG—which represents the union of worship and service—is inspiring local residents to assist with the construction of that temple.
Bahá’í studies: “Reading groups” enrich annual ABS conference
The annual ABS conference was enriched this year by insights from a growing number of reading groups exploring questions in various fields in light of Bahá’í principles.
A seamless experience: Charting the future of the educational journey in Zambia
After decades of effort, Bahá’í institutions in Zambia gathered recently to take an expansive view of their educational initiatives, planning for the future
BIC Addis Ababa: Addressing the disproportionate impact of climate crisis on women
The BIC explores the disproportionate impact of climate change on women, emphasizing the principle of equality of women and men as essential to addressing climate issues.
Three weeks in Iran: 200 incidents of Baháʼís being targeted as international community roundly condemns “sweeping crackdown”
Government officials and international media outlets have rushed to the defense of the Bahá’ís of Iran, provoked by an escalating crackdown on the community.
Bahá’í World News Service: Russian-language BWNS launches
The Bahá’í World News Service is now available in Russian, joining the English and three other language-versions of the site.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Construction project moves forward as cleaning ends
Construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá continues to advance following the fire caused by an accident in April. The cleaning is set to be completed in the coming days.
Bahá’í World Publication: New article examines the pursuit of social justice
The latest article on The Bahá’í World website explores fundamental Bahá’í principles, correlating them with prevailing conceptions and with movements for social justice.
Houses of Worship: Intricate exterior design of DRC temple comes into view
The emerging Bahá’í House of Worship is inspiring many conversations about service to society—the theme of a newly launched online video series on the temple.
Update: 6 Bahá’í homes destroyed and 20 hectares of land confiscated by Iranian government agents
Government agents sealed off the village of Roushankouh, demolishing Bahá’í homes and confiscating their lands, escalating the persecution of the Bahá’ís of Iran.
Breaking: Shocking demolition of homes and land grabs signals intensifying persecution of Iran’s Baháʼís
In a cruel escalation, up to 200 Iranian government agents have sealed off the village of Roushankouh, where a large number of Baháʼís live, demolishing their homes.
“Senseless cruelty”: Fresh wave of arrests and raids across Iran as Bahá’ís absurdly accused of “colonialism”
The Iranian government issues appalling statement of hate propaganda against country’s Bahá’ís, as it raids 52 homes and businesses, arrests or imprisons 13 individuals.
United Kingdom: How sensationalist journalism obscures view of reality
Experienced journalists sat with the UK Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs to explore how news reporting can promote understanding and dialogue.