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: Mayor declares ‘World Peace Week’ in honor of Bahá’í Chair anniversary
Mayor of Athens, Georgia, declares World Peace Week in honor of the Bahá'í Chair for World Peace's 30th anniversary, highlighting unity, justice, and human solidarity.
BIC New York: Exploring the future of work
The New York Office of the Bahá’í International Community recently released a statement exploring how the future of work can meet the needs of humanity.
DRC: House of Worship embraces all
As the two-day dedication ceremony concludes, the Bahá’í world’s first national House of Worship opens its doors to the public.
DRC: First national House of Worship opens its doors
Over 2,000 people from across the Democratic Republic of Congo gathered in Kinshasa today for the dedication of the first national Bahá’í House of Worship in the world.
DRC Temple: Anticipation builds on eve of dedication
Anticipation grows as visitors arrive at DRC temple site for Saturday’s dedication of first-ever national Bahá’í House of Worship.
“A collaborative artistic effort”: Architect reflects on DRC temple project
Architect Heinrich Wolff’s journey in designing the DRC temple emphasizes collaboration, unity, and inspiration from the Bahá’í principle of service to humanity.
Bahai.org: New section on Bahá’í calendar added to site
New Bahai.org section offers an overview of the Bahá’í calendar, significant dates, and a downloadable calendar with Bahá’í dates mapped on Gregorian ones.
Maryland Bahá’í Chair: Marking 30 years of promoting dialogue and peace
The 30th anniversary of the Bahá’í Chair at the University of Maryland provides an opportunity to reflect on long-standing efforts to foster a more harmonious world.
Black History Month: House of Worship fosters oneness
Bahá’í temple in the United States hosts event during Black History Month promoting racial harmony and social cohesion.
BIC New York: Women’s engagement in reimagining digital technologies
A new BIC statement explores the impact of digital technologies on women and the need for much greater inclusion of women in the processes of innovation.
BIC Brussels: Policies alone not sufficient to address racial prejudice
The Bahá’í International Community’s statement calls for a shift in how institutions view human capacity, suggesting grassroots participation in policymaking processes.
Türkiye: Emergency desk created to coordinate relief efforts
The Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly’s emergency desk coordinates relief efforts through informal networks formed among participants of community-building initiatives.
Kazakhstan: The arts can foster social harmony
The Bahá’ís of Kazakhstan explore how the arts can awaken noble sentiments and play an in important part in contributing to social progress.
Brazil: Transcending divisions through a shared identity
A public hearing organized by the Bahá’ís of Brazil explores overcoming divisions of “us” and “them” through a recognition of humanity’s spiritual nature.
BIC Addis Ababa: Video explores the pivotal role of women in promoting peace
BIC Addis Ababa Office releases a video about the role of women in peace building, part of a series exploring the Office’s contributions to the discourse on peace.
Bahá’í World Publication: New articles explore reconciliation, identity, modernity
Three new articles published on the Bahá’í World website explore legacy of colonialism and pursuit of reconciliation; diversity and oneness; and modernity.
Chile temple: Promoting a harmonious relationship with the natural world
The Bahá’í temple, which has been promoting environmental stewardship, was host to a gathering for both public and private sectors to reflect on a conservation project.
BIC JAKARTA: Can religion provide insights into technological development?
The Jakarta Office of the Bahá’í International Community explores the role of digital technology in social progress at the 2022 SEAFORB conference in Bali, Indonesia.
2022 Year in Review: The start of a new journey
The News Service revisits 2022, a unique year that laid foundations for the global Bahá’í community’s efforts to contribute to social betterment in the coming decade
The arts: Vancouver youth embrace power of music to awaken high aspirations
Young people participating in Bahá’í community-building activities are exploring how music can inspire high aspirations and actions for the betterment of society.