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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“Practitioners of Peace”: Ontario youth conference strengthens movement for social progress
Over 700 youth gathered to explore their part in building peaceful communities through service to their society.
Insights from the Field: Bahá’í Chair examines conditions essential for lasting peace
The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland examines how spiritual and moral principles can help overcome barriers to creating a peaceful world.
PODCAST: Bahá’í Chair examines conditions essential for lasting peace
The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland examines how spiritual and moral principles can help overcome barriers to creating a peaceful world.
PODCAST: Bahá’í Chair examines conditions essential for lasting peace
The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland examines how spiritual and moral principles can help overcome barriers to creating a peaceful world.
Podcast: Bahá’í Chair examines conditions essential for lasting peace
The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland examines how spiritual and moral principles can help overcome barriers to creating a peaceful world.
Germany: Youth explore friendship and online interactions through film
A group of youth produce a short film about fostering true friendship amidst digital interactions, screened at local cinema to inspire community reflection.
Germany: Youth explore friendship and online interactions through film
A group of youth produce a short film about fostering true friendship amidst digital interactions, screened at local cinema to inspire community reflection.
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.
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.