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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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“Hope helps you find joy”: Gathering during intercalary days fosters unity amid societal tensions

Sun, 03/09/2025 - 20:00
A gathering marking Ayyám-i-Há brings together 75 guests from diverse social and religious communities in the ‘Akká area, highlighting our common humanity.

BIC New York: Equality of women and men essential for creating peaceful societies

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 19:00
BIC statement to the 69th session of the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women emphasizes equality as essential to lasting peace.

BIC New York: Equality of women and men essential for creating peaceful societies

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 19:00
BIC statement to the 69th session of the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women emphasizes equality as essential to lasting peace.

Chile: New publication explores paths to social transformation

Sun, 02/23/2025 - 19:00
A publication by the Bahá’ís of Chile examines how reconceptualizing human identity based on the oneness of humanity is essential for fundamental societal change.

Chile: New publication explores paths to social transformation

Sun, 02/23/2025 - 19:00
A publication by the Bahá’ís of Chile examines how reconceptualizing human identity based on the oneness of humanity is essential for fundamental societal change.

Mexico: Countering violence in neighborhoods through service

Sat, 02/15/2025 - 19:00
Discussions explore how recognition of the spiritual nature of human beings can help address the roots of violence and strengthen social cohesion.

Mexico: Countering violence in neighborhoods through service

Sat, 02/15/2025 - 19:00
Discussions explore how recognition of the spiritual nature of human beings can help address the roots of violence and strengthen social cohesion.

In Conversation: Podcast explores contributions to prevalent discourses in Kazakhstan

Sun, 02/02/2025 - 19:00
Members of Kazakhstan’s Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs discuss how collective exploration of spiritual principles over the years is fostering societal harmony.

In Conversation: Podcast explores contributions to prevalent discourses in Kazakhstan

Sun, 02/02/2025 - 19:00
Members of Kazakhstan’s Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs discuss how collective exploration of spiritual principles over the years is fostering societal harmony.

Bahá’í World News Service: Arabic-language BWNS launches

Wed, 01/29/2025 - 19:00
The News Service has now integrated the Arabic language into its website, marking a notable enhancement since the News Service was established over two decades ago.

Bahá’í World News Service: Arabic-language BWNS launches

Wed, 01/29/2025 - 19:00
The News Service has now integrated the Arabic language into its website, marking a notable enhancement since the News Service was established over two decades ago.

BIC Geneva: UN Member States raise concern about Bahá’ís during Iran’s Universal Periodic Review

Mon, 01/27/2025 - 19:00
At the recent UPR, a significant number of UN Members State raised concerns about the systematic persecution of the Bahá’ís in Iran.

BIC Geneva: UN Member States raise concern about Bahá’ís during Iran’s Universal Periodic Review

Mon, 01/27/2025 - 19:00
At the recent UPR, a significant number of UN Members State raised concerns about the systematic persecution of the Bahá’ís in Iran.

BIC New York: New statement explores spiritual dimension of human prosperity

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 19:00
Human prosperity depends as much on social, moral, and relational factors as on technological, material, and financial ones, says the BIC in a new statement.

BIC New York: New statement explores spiritual dimension of human prosperity

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 19:00
Human prosperity depends as much on social, moral, and relational factors as on technological, material, and financial ones, says the BIC in a new statement.

In Conversation: Podcast explores BIC’s contributions to the discourse on societal harmony

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 19:00
BIC representatives discuss how spiritual principles and a conception of human nature rooted in the nobility of human beings can guide efforts to foster societal harmony.

In Conversation: Podcast explores BIC’s contributions to the discourse on societal harmony

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 19:00
BIC representatives discuss how spiritual principles and a conception of human nature rooted in the nobility of human beings can guide efforts to foster societal harmony.

India: Transforming economic structures to build a more caring society

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 19:00
The Bahá’í Chair for Studies in Development at Devi Ahilya University explores how spiritual principles can transform economic structures to foster a more caring society.

India: Transforming economic structures to build a more caring society

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 19:00
The Bahá’í Chair for Studies in Development at Devi Ahilya University explores how spiritual principles can transform economic structures to foster a more caring society.

The Bahá’í World Publication: Historic series resumes with new print volume

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 19:00
The 35th volume of this historic series, covering 2006-2021, explores endeavors of people worldwide working to apply spiritual principles toward social progress.

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