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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United States: New volume explores spiritual insights on America’s evolving story
U.S. Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs and Aspen Institute release collaborative essays examining inclusive American narratives through insights of religion.
Kazakhstan: New documentary explores paths toward social progress
A new documentary examines how Bahá’í community-building initiatives in Kazakhstan are fostering social progress while drawing from the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Kazakhstan: New documentary explores paths toward social progress
A new documentary examines how Bahá’í community-building initiatives in Kazakhstan are fostering social progress while drawing from the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Chile: Eight years on, temple continues to uplift hearts and inspire service
Since its dedication in 2016, the Bahá’í Temple in Santiago has welcomed over 2.5 million visitors, fostering a spirit of worship and service to society.
Chile: Eight years on, temple continues to uplift hearts and inspire service
Since its dedication in 2016, the Bahá’í Temple in Santiago has welcomed over 2.5 million visitors, fostering a spirit of worship and service to society.
Houses of Worship: Three new Bahá’í temples announced
The Universal House of Justice has called for three new Bahá’í temples to be established—two national temples in Brazil and Malawi and a local temple in Cameroon.
Houses of Worship: Three new Bahá’í temples announced
The Universal House of Justice has called for three new Bahá’í temples to be established—two national temples in Brazil and Malawi and a local temple in Cameroon.
Insights from the field: Podcast explores the contribution of the Bahá’ís of Iran to society
Historian Mina Yazdani explores how Iran’s Bahá’í community, despite persecution, has contributed to social progress through education, health, and agriculture.
Insights from the field: Podcast explores the contribution of the Bahá’ís of Iran to society
Historian Mina Yazdani explores how Iran’s Bahá’í community, despite persecution, has contributed to social progress through education, health, and agriculture.
BIC Geneva: UN experts condemn Iran’s persecution of Bahá’í women
In a joint letter of allegations, eighteen UN experts condemn Iran’s systemic persecution of the country’s Bahá’í women.
BIC Geneva: UN experts condemn Iran’s persecution of Bahá’í women
In a joint letter of allegations, eighteen UN experts condemn Iran’s systemic persecution of the country’s Bahá’í women.
Azerbaijan: Reimagining path to peace through harmony of science and religion
National discussion explores how the principle of the harmony of science and religion can address societal challenges, offering a path to social betterment.
Azerbaijan: Reimagining path to peace through harmony of science and religion
National discussion explores how the principle of the harmony of science and religion can address societal challenges, offering a path to social betterment.
Bahá’í World Publication: New essay highlights biodiversity loss, recasting relationship with nature
A new essay explores how individuals, communities, and institutions can contribute to a more sustainable future amid deepening environmental crises.
Bahá’í World Publication: New essay highlights biodiversity loss, recasting relationship with nature
A new essay explores how individuals, communities, and institutions can contribute to a more sustainable future amid deepening environmental crises.
Summit of the Future: Charting a path toward peace grounded in a shared identity
The central theme of the BIC’s contribution to the Summit of the Future was the need to place humanity’s interdependence at the heart of systems of global governance.
Summit of the Future: Charting a path toward peace grounded in a shared identity
The central theme of the BIC’s contribution to the Summit of the Future was the need to place humanity’s interdependence at the heart of systems of global governance.
Insights from the Field: Podcast explores annual conference of the Association for Bahá’í Studies
Podcast episode explores the 48th ABS conference, featuring discussions on applying Bahá’í teachings to contemporary issues across diverse academic fields.
Insights from the Field: Podcast explores annual conference of the Association for Bahá’í Studies
Podcast episode explores the 48th ABS conference, featuring discussions on applying Bahá’í teachings to contemporary issues across diverse academic fields.
BIC New York: New video highlights youth voices on global interdependence
New BIC short film features youth from Bahá’í communities worldwide sharing reflections on global interdependence and what the Summit of the Future can represent.