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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BIC Geneva: Iranian thought leaders call for an end to the “historical shame” of Bahá’í persecution
More than 150 Iranian human rights advocates, and social and political activists sign public statement condemning new wave of arrests against Bahá’ís.
Insights from the Field: Podcast explores advances in gender equality in India
Counsellor Bhavna Anbarasan shares insights arising from Bahá’í endeavors in villages in the Indian state of Bihar where a culture of equality is taking root.
Insights from the field: Podcast explores advances in gender equality in India
Counsellor Bhavna Anbarasan shares insights arising from Bahá’í endeavors in the villages in the Indian state of Bihar where a culture of equality is taking root.
Papua New Guinea: Hand carved timber panels beautify emerging temple
Local craftsmen in PNG have hand carved 432 timber panels that now frame the nine doors of the rising House of Worship.
Papua New Guinea: Hand carved timber panels beautify emerging temple
Local craftsmen in PNG have hand carved 432 timber panels that now frame the nine doors of the rising House of Worship.
The Kitáb-i-Aqdas: Bahá’í Most Holy Book published in Polish
The Polish translation of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas has been published in print for the first time, the culmination of a dedicated effort spanning almost three decades.
The Kitáb-i-Aqdas: Bahá’í Most Holy Book published in Polish
The Polish translation of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas has been published in print for the first time, the culmination of a dedicated effort spanning almost three decades.
Fostering hope and fellowship: Series of gatherings in ‘Akká-Haifa promote warm interactions
Prayer gatherings in ‘Akká-Haifa have welcomed all people, irrespective of their cultural or religious backgrounds, in a shared spirit of kindness and fellowship.
Fostering hope and fellowship: Series of gatherings in ‘Akká-Haifa promote warm interactions
Prayer gatherings in ‘Akká-Haifa have welcomed all people, irrespective of their cultural or religious backgrounds, in a shared spirit of kindness and fellowship.
2023: Year in Review
As 2023 comes to an end, the Bahá’í World News Service looks back at glimpses from efforts around the global Bahá’í community to contribute to social progress.
2023: Year in Review
As 2023 comes to an end, the Bahá’í World News Service looks back at glimpses from efforts around the global Bahá’í community to contribute to social progress.
COP28: Broader conception of human progress needed, says the BIC
Delegates of the Bahá’í International Community at COP28 highlight the need for a broader understanding of progress, encompassing both material and spiritual development.
COP28: Broader conception of human progress needed, says the BIC
Delegates of the Bahá’í International Community at COP28 highlight the need for a broader understanding of progress, encompassing both material and spiritual development.
United Kingdom: Special reception at Westminster highlights principle of oneness
Westminster gathering marks UK Bahá’í Assembly’s 100th year, emphasizing harmonious and constructive relationships among individuals, the community, and institutions.
United Kingdom: Special reception at Westminster highlights principle of oneness
Westminster gathering marks UK Bahá’í Assembly’s 100th year, emphasizing harmonious and constructive relationships among individuals, the community, and institutions.
BIC New York: UN resolution renews call to end Iran’s persecution of Bahá’ís
UN General Assembly resolution calls for Iranian government to stop persecuting Bahá’ís.
BIC New York: UN resolution renews call to end Iran’s persecution of Bahá’ís
UN General Assembly resolution calls for Iranian government to stop persecuting Bahá’ís.
Banani International School: 30 years of empowering women for social progress
Banani International School marks 30 years of inspiring young women not only to acquire knowledge but also to develop their vision for meaningful social contribution.
Banani International School: 30 years of empowering women for social progress
Banani International School marks 30 years of inspiring young women not only to acquire knowledge but also to develop their vision for meaningful social contribution.
Insights from the Field: Podcast explores interplay of technology, values, and society
Technologist Matt Weinberg shares insights on the implications of the principle of the harmony of science and religion for technological progress.