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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Donald Rogers, 1935-2019
The Universal House of Justice sent a message to all National Spiritual Assemblies on the passing of former International Teaching Centre member Donald Rogers.
In Mozambique, community mobilizes after cyclone
In the aftermath of Cyclone Idai, one of the worst ever recorded in the southern hemisphere, the Baha’is of Dondo are contributing to the recovery of their area.
Canadian Parliament explores Internet, social media, and hate speech
The Baha’i community highlights the importance of cultivating a strong moral framework to understand and analyze online media.
Cities, technology, and happiness: a look at the future
The Baha’i Chair for World Peace brought focus on the impact of cities on well-being and their implications for the future.
Following tragedy, New Zealand’s Baha’is work for unity, healing
In the aftermath of a deadly terror attack, New Zealand draws on a rich spiritual heritage to recover and strengthen bonds of mutual respect and harmony.
A frank look at the news and its social impact
Spain’s Baha’i community brought together prominent journalists for an open exploration of media’s contributions to social harmony and social division.
Groundbreaking reflects unifying spirit of Kenya temple
A vibrant community in western Kenya celebrates the start of construction on the first local Baha’i House of Worship in Africa.
New year heralds second bicentenary period
On the eve of the Baha’i new year, preparations begin for the second historic bicentenary.
Baha’i World News Service becomes available in Spanish and French
Now available in two widely spoken languages, the Baha’i World News Service can reach a broader section of humanity
At UN Commission on the Status of Women, BIC highlights principles of oneness, equality
The Baha’i International Community addresses a statement to the 63rd session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
Milestones in Zambia: two new educational facilities seek to uplift through knowledge
A decades-long educational process gains momentum in two regions of Zambia.
Australia, diversity, and the pursuit of social cohesion
This podcast episode highlights how Baha’is in Australia are employing the power of consultation in advancing discourses on the national stage.
In President’s call for unity, Italian Baha’i community sees common aim
In a letter to President Sergio Mattarella, the Baha’is of Italy express a shared hope for a unified society and a commitment to positive action.
Advancing a discourse on race unity in the U.S.
This story includes a podcast episode looking at how the Baha’is of the U.S. are learning to contribute to the critical discourse on race.
A collection of Baha’u’llah’s mystical writings published
*The Call of the Divine Beloved* makes available to the world mystical selections of Baha’u’llah’s writings.
Baha’i International Development Organization board of directors meets
The Universal House of Justice recently established a global institution, representing a new stage in Baha’i social and economic development endeavors.
Interfaith gathering of senior representatives followed by visit to Shrine of the Bab
International faith leaders desiring peaceful coexistence gathered in Haifa and visited the Shrine of the Bab.
The evolving Baha’i perspective on interfaith dialogue
The transformation of the interfaith movement in the 21st century is opening new possibilities to contribute to social harmony and progress.
Material and spiritual education: 30 years of School of the Nations
Over three decades, a Baha’i-inspired school in Macau has sought to develop intellectual and moral excellence in its students.
2018 in review: progress and insights
For the Baha’i world, 2018 was marked by a wide range of developments.