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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Examining interplay of culture and gender equality in Turkey
The Bahá’ís of Turkey are bringing together a cross-section of society to examine the spiritual principle of gender equality as a basis for social transformation.
Insightful and thought-provoking: ABS conference casts light on wide array of social themes
Annual conference of the Association for Bahá’í Studies draws thousands of participants, stimulating rich discussions on a wide variety of topics.
“It is appearing before our eyes”: Emerging DRC temple inspires growing numbers to action
Although in its early stages, the Bahá’í temple is giving rise to greater action aimed at the material and spiritual progress of society.
“A significant experience in our country”: Faith leaders in the UAE foster coexistence, build unified vision
A unique forum initiated by the Bahá’ís of the UAE is bringing together religious leaders for profound discussions about the role of religion in society.
“This must stop”: Anti-Bahá’í propaganda intensifies in Iran, evokes global outcry
Government officials and prominent figures raise alarm as a state-sponsored campaign of hate speech and propaganda against Iranian Bahá’ís reaches new levels.
“The problem of prejudice”: University course on peace leaves lasting impact on students
A course offered by the Bahá’í Chair at the University of Maryland explores societal issues in the light of moral principles, such as the elimination of prejudice.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Pillars of main edifice completed
In addition to the pillars, the first set of folding walls has been completed, and preparations are beginning for a trellis that will span the plaza
New Canadian parliamentary caucus looks at religion’s role in society
Parliamentarians and Canada’s faith communities gather at the inauguration of a new all-party interfaith caucus for a rare dialogue about the role of faith in governance
Temple arrival marks a new dawn in the heart of the Pacific
Work on the local Bahá’í temple in Vanuatu has begun, after the main components for its construction were transported to the remote island of Tanna.
A path toward a unified America
Centenary of the first race amity conference held by the American Bahá’í community was marked by a three-day symposium exploring racial unity and social change.
Shift in agricultural systems necessary for sustainability, says BIC
The BIC Brussels Office and the FAO of the United Nations initiate a seminar series to examine the relationship between agriculture, rural sustainability, and migration.
“Endurance through cycles of war”: A resilient community fosters hope in the CAR
Despite ongoing conflict in the CAR, the Bahá’ís of the country have been contributing to social progress, most recently forming an emergency committee to provide relief
Kenya: First Local Bahá’í temple in Africa opens its doors
Residents of Matunda Soy, Kenya, are celebrating the opening of a local temple that is “a sign of unity.”
Podcast series in Ireland invites grassroots conversation
Comhrá, meaning friendly conversation in Irish, is a podcast by the Bahá’ís of Ireland providing a window into grassroots responses to issues facing society.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: First columns of main edifice raised
Segments of the folding wall around the central plaza are also being constructed while work on the planters in the north plaza is advancing.
New essays in The Bahá’í World highlight uniqueness of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s message in the West; survey agricultural achievements in Africa
The Bahá’í World online publication releases two new articles.
Amid devastating cyclone, first National Spiritual Assembly elected in Timor-Leste
The establishment of the Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly has infused a new spirit in the Bahá’í community’s efforts to contribute to material and spiritual progress.
Croatia’s First Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly established in landmark election
At its first ever national convention held in Zagreb last Saturday, the Bahá’í community of Croatia elected the country’s National Assembly.
New volume of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s writings released
Seventy-six newly translated tablets recount, in ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s words, aspects of the life of Bahá’u’lláh, the tribulations He endured, and the purpose of His Faith.
“100 years of fostering unity”: Conversations on social cohesion move across Australia as centenary draws to close
Five months since its publication, “Creating an Inclusive Narrative” is stimulating profound discussions across Australian states and territories.