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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Milestones in Zambia: two new educational facilities seek to uplift through knowledge
A decades-long educational process gains momentum in two regions of Zambia.
Australia, diversity, and the pursuit of social cohesion
This podcast episode highlights how Baha’is in Australia are employing the power of consultation in advancing discourses on the national stage.
In President’s call for unity, Italian Baha’i community sees common aim
In a letter to President Sergio Mattarella, the Baha’is of Italy express a shared hope for a unified society and a commitment to positive action.
Advancing a discourse on race unity in the U.S.
This story includes a podcast episode looking at how the Baha’is of the U.S. are learning to contribute to the critical discourse on race.
A collection of Baha’u’llah’s mystical writings published
*The Call of the Divine Beloved* makes available to the world mystical selections of Baha’u’llah’s writings.
Baha’i International Development Organization board of directors meets
The Universal House of Justice recently established a global institution, representing a new stage in Baha’i social and economic development endeavors.
Interfaith gathering of senior representatives followed by visit to Shrine of the Bab
International faith leaders desiring peaceful coexistence gathered in Haifa and visited the Shrine of the Bab.
The evolving Baha’i perspective on interfaith dialogue
The transformation of the interfaith movement in the 21st century is opening new possibilities to contribute to social harmony and progress.
Material and spiritual education: 30 years of School of the Nations
Over three decades, a Baha’i-inspired school in Macau has sought to develop intellectual and moral excellence in its students.
2018 in review: progress and insights
For the Baha’i world, 2018 was marked by a wide range of developments.
Why religion is in the spotlight again
For leaders in virtually every region of the world, questions about religion and its role in society persist.
Last member of former Yaran ends prison term, persecution continues
As Afif Naeimi, 56, completes his unjust prison sentence, dozens of Iranian Baha’is remain in prison and thousands more face daily persecution.
On migration, BIC sees need for cooperation, focuses on root causes
A historic consensus on international migration has emerged among world leaders.
UN resolution calls for end to Iran’s persecution of Baha’is
The UN General Assembly calls on Iran to end denial of education, incitement to hatred, destruction of cemeteries, and other attacks on Baha’is.
BIC joins Arab leaders to advance sustainable development goals
A major regional summit aimed to address vital issues in the Arab region.
Contributing to social transformation—reflections on Baha’i participation in discourses
This is the first part of a series about what the Baha’i community is learning in its efforts to contribute to the discourses of society nationally and internationally.
Remembering ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s call for unity, a century after World War I
‘Abdu’l-Baha’s warnings about war and the urgency of His call for peace are a stark reminder of the dangers that remain.
Shapoor Monadjem, 1933-2018
The Universal House of Justice sent a message to all National Spiritual Assemblies on the passing of former International Teaching Centre member Shapoor Monadjem.
UN resolution calls for end to Iran’s rights violations against Baha’is
The UN General Assembly calls on Iran to end denial of education, incitement to hatred, destruction of cemeteries, and other attacks on Baha’is.
Baha’i Most Holy Book published in Cebuano
A new translation makes available Baha’u’llah’s Most Holy Book in the second-most widely spoken native language in the Philippines.