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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Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Concrete bases for garden berms completed
With work on berm foundations completed, structural reinforcements are now being put in place for one of the walls enclosing the south plaza.
“Gathering under the ‘tent of unity’”: Interfaith in PNG finds new path
Event marking World Religion Day brings religious communities together around what binds them all together.
The Bahá’í World Publication sees new enhancements and essays
Website enhancements, including a “Special Collections” section, complement the release of two new essays.
Resilience in Honduras in the face of disaster
An emergency committee established by the Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly of Honduras early in the pandemic is adapting to assist with new crises.
Building a common vision in Vanuatu for moral education
As the country celebrates 40 years of independence, questions about the need for moral education have come to the fore.
2020 in review: A year without precedent
The Bahá’í world intensified its activities in the face of an unprecedented global health crisis, fostering resilience in society, offering hope in a time of great need.
2020 in photos: A year of solidarity and intense endeavor
A collection of photographs from stories over the past 12 months on developments in the global Bahá’í community in response to the global health crisis.
“We must learn to live as one”: Ten years on since Tunisia’s revolution
Bahá’ís of Tunisia hold gathering on coexistence and citizenship, bringing together officials and representatives of religious communities to mark UN Human Rights Day.
Clinic in the DRC promotes discourse on health
Regular discussions among growing numbers of residents in a South Kivu village are stimulating a local discourse on health and have inspired hundreds to united action.
Gender equality: Families as basis for change
The Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs in India holds seminar on reconceptualizing the institution of the family based on the principle of equality between women and men.
Work progresses on Houses of Worship in the DRC and Kenya
Work on the foundations of the temple in Kinshasa is advancing steadily while work in Kenya approaches final stages.
“Topics that move Austria”: New video blog casts light on pressing issues
A new vlog launched by the Austrian Bahá’í community aims to contribute to thinking and to document the evolution of ideas about themes of national concern.
Gatherings in Indonesia provide fertile ground for hope
A series of seminars taps into a strong desire among officials, academics, and social actors to explore fundamental principles of a more peaceful society.
“Creating an Inclusive Narrative”: Australian publication points to shared identity
Australian Bahá’ís launch publication on social cohesion after two years of conversations among officials, academics, social actors, and people throughout the country.
Papua New Guinea: House of Worship takes shape
Foundations of the national House of Worship are complete and work on the superstructure advances.
UN resolution condemns human rights violations in Iran
A committee of the UN General Assembly calls on Iran to observe human rights for all its citizens, including members of the Bahá’í Faith.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Structure rises above foundations
Image gallery provides a view into the latest developments in the construction work.
Australian Prime Minister and MPs mark community’s centenary at Parliament
Parliamentary reception and other events mark centenary of the Bahá’í Faith in Australia.
Peace Week: Role of global governance in establishing peace
In a major international forum, BIC hosts panel on current opportunities and challenges on the path to peace.
Working hard to serve all students
A Bahá’í-inspired school in El Salvador has found a reservoir of capacity in families and teachers to help maintain a high standard of education for all of its students.