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.
Updated: 14 hours 34 min ago
BIC: Promoting principle of oneness in African-European partnership
The Brussels and Addis Ababa Offices of the BIC release joint statement to EU leaders, calling for recognition of the principle of oneness in AE-EU partnership.
Global Conferences: Grassroots gatherings imbue communities with sense of common purpose
Gatherings in diverse settings inspire consultations about fostering vibrant communities based on the Baháʼí Faith’s vision of a peaceful world
Global Conferences: The arts promote peace, inspire service to society
As the wave of global conferences continues, artistic works emerging from these gatherings are expressing the longing to seek harmony and to serve society.
Indore Bahá’í Chair: Principles requisite for climate action
The Indore Bahá’í Chair explores the principles needed to bring humanity into greater balance with the natural world.
Global Conferences: Youth provide a hopeful outlook for the future
As a wave of conferences continues to sweep across the world, young people in particular are stepping to the fore and intensifying their efforts toward building unity.
BIC New York: Forum highlights women’s critical role in climate action
The BIC brought together member state representatives, UN agencies, and civil society to explore how women are uniquely situated to lead responses to the climate crisis.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Emerging Shrine a symbol of peace and service to humanity
As work on the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá presses on, Bahá’ís are remembering His call for universal peace, especially today, on Naw-Rúz, a day of spiritual renewal.
Global Conferences: Striving for the greater good of humanity
As the wave of global conferences moves across the world, more people are awakening to the possibilities for fostering unity and serving their society.
Global conferences: Fostering a culture of peace, contributing to social betterment
A wave of conferences across the globe is bringing together the well-wishers of humanity to consult on how they can promote unity and address the needs of their societies
BIC: Re-envisioning the future of work
The New York Office of the BIC has been exploring new conceptions of work, centered around the principles of unity, justice, collaboration, and consultation.
“United in our diversity”: Tunisian faith communities sign coexistence pact
Leaders of Tunisia’s faith communities have signed a “National Pact for Coexistence,” expressing their commitment to building a more peaceful society.
BIC New York: Equality of women and men necessary for response to climate crises
A new BIC statement explores how the principle of gender equality will need to be woven into processes of governance for effective responses to the climate crisis.
Chile House of Worship: How to foster prosperous cities
Civil society leaders and representatives of the Bahá’ís of Chile explore spiritual principles that can guide the development of cities for the well-being of all.
United Kingdom: New podcast explores relationship between religion and media
A newly launched podcast by the Bahá’ís of the UK invites journalists to profound discussions on how the media can play a constructive role in society.
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 racism.
DRC: Superstructure of temple nears completion
Work on the Bahá’í temple for the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached a new stage as the steel superstructure for the 26-meter-high dome nears completion.
Spirit of service inspires immediate response to floods in Malaysia
The spirit of service fostered through Bahá’í community-building activities in Malaysia was channeled toward relief efforts after disastrous flooding in December.
“This homeland shelters all”: Bahá’ís mark 100 year history in Tunisia
On the centenary of the Tunisian Bahá’í community’s establishment, some 50 social actors explored coexistence and the issue of violence in contemporary society.
Officials and other dignitaries in Holy Land honor ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Abdu’l-Bahá’s enduring legacy of service to humanity was honored by officials, diplomats, and faith leaders at a reception held last week in Haifa.
Counsellors’ return marks start of new journey for Bahá’í world
The Counsellors are now departing the Holy Land ready to infuse Bahá’í communities worldwide with the wealth of insights gained over the past days of discussions.