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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Foundation laid for House of Worship in DRC as Kenya temple nears completion
Completion of the floor slab marks a key milestone in the construction of the temple in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as exterior of Kenya temple nears completion.
Farmers, agricultural scientists, policy makers address Iran’s Chief Justice and Minister of Agriculture
Farmers as well as agricultural scientists and policy makers in several countries have joined the growing outcry at Iran’s seizure of lands belonging to Bahá’í farmers.
Ground broken for first local Bahá’í temple in India
Historic ceremony marks start of construction for the first local Bahá’í House of Worship in India.
“An extraordinary wave of support”: Calls in unison for Iran to end persecution of Bahá’ís
An extraordinary wave of support from Muslim leaders, government officials, and parliamentarians comes as persecution of Iran’s Bahá’í community intensifies.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá : First steps taken to raise walls of central plaza
Custom-made formwork that will be used to mold plaza walls has been assembled as berm walls rise and work on garden paths advances.
“We stand with the Bahá’ís of Iran”: Former Canadian Prime Minister and judges condemn persecution of Bahá’ís
Former PM, justice ministers, and Supreme Court judges are among high-ranking legal professionals condemning recent court ruling to confiscate Bahá’í properties.
New statement by BIC underscores moral dimensions of technology
A BIC statement to the 59th session of the UN Commission for Social Development was at the heart of discussions Wednesday on AI.
“Participation is the key”: Bahá’í Chair tackles food security
Researchers and practitioners gather to explore insights into the complex and multidimensional challenges related to the availability of and access to food.
“Glimpses into the Spirit of Gender Equality”: BIC releases new film
The film on equality between women and men premiered today and marks the 25th Anniversary of the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
Chiefs’ gathering in Chad opens new horizons
Prompted by a desire for social progress, traditional chiefs gather to discuss their shared responsibility for the well-being of their people.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Concrete bases for garden berms completed
With work on berm foundations completed, structural reinforcements are now being put in place for one of the walls enclosing the south plaza.
“Gathering under the ‘tent of unity’”: Interfaith in PNG finds new path
Event marking World Religion Day brings religious communities together around what binds them all together.
The Bahá’í World Publication sees new enhancements and essays
Website enhancements, including a “Special Collections” section, complement the release of two new essays.
Resilience in Honduras in the face of disaster
An emergency committee established by the Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly of Honduras early in the pandemic is adapting to assist with new crises.
Building a common vision in Vanuatu for moral education
As the country celebrates 40 years of independence, questions about the need for moral education have come to the fore.
2020 in review: A year without precedent
The Bahá’í world intensified its activities in the face of an unprecedented global health crisis, fostering resilience in society, offering hope in a time of great need.
2020 in photos: A year of solidarity and intense endeavor
A collection of photographs from stories over the past 12 months on developments in the global Bahá’í community in response to the global health crisis.
“We must learn to live as one”: Ten years on since Tunisia’s revolution
Bahá’ís of Tunisia hold gathering on coexistence and citizenship, bringing together officials and representatives of religious communities to mark UN Human Rights Day.
Clinic in the DRC promotes discourse on health
Regular discussions among growing numbers of residents in a South Kivu village are stimulating a local discourse on health and have inspired hundreds to united action.
Gender equality: Families as basis for change
The Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs in India holds seminar on reconceptualizing the institution of the family based on the principle of equality between women and men.