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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The Bahá’í World Publication: Historic series resumes with new print volume
The 35th volume of this historic series, covering 2006-2021, explores endeavors of people worldwide working to apply spiritual principles into action for social progress.
2024: Year in Review
As 2024 comes to an end, the Bahá’í World News Service looks back at glimpses from efforts of the global Bahá’í community to foster a more peaceful world.
2024: Year in Review
As 2024 comes to an end, the Bahá’í World News Service looks back at glimpses from efforts of the global Bahá’í community to foster a more peaceful world.
Social Cohesion: National gatherings explore paths toward societal harmony
Several national Bahá’í communities mark the births of the Báb and Baháʼu’lláh, with gatherings that bring together societal leaders to explore paths toward harmony.
Social Cohesion: National gatherings explore paths toward societal harmony
Several national Bahá’í communities mark the births of the Báb and Baháʼu’lláh, with gatherings that bring together societal leaders to explore paths toward harmony.
Insights from the Field: Podcast explores the contribution of the Bahá’ís of Uzbekistan to society
Podcast explores the rich history of the Bahá’í community in Uzbekistan, highlighting its contributions to education, equality of women and men, and social harmony.
Insights from the Field: Podcast explores the contribution of the Bahá’ís of Uzbekistan to society
Podcast explores the rich history of the Bahá’í community in Uzbekistan, highlighting its contributions to education, equality of women and men, and social harmony.
BIC New York: Rising support at UN General Assembly resolution criticizing Iran for persecution of Bahá’ís
The UN General Assembly rebukes Iranian government for its human rights violations, including against the Bahá’í community.
BIC New York: Rising support at UN General Assembly resolution criticizing Iran for persecution of Bahá’ís
The UN General Assembly rebukes Iranian government for its human rights violations, including against the Bahá’í community.
COP29: Exploring new approaches to climate action
At the UN Climate Conference, BIC delegates highlighted how the principles of humanity’s oneness and consultation are essential to addressing environmental challenges.
COP29: Exploring new approaches to climate action
At the UN Climate Conference, BIC delegates highlighted how the principles of humanity’s oneness and consultation are essential to addressing environmental challenges.
“A haven of peace”: Native forest at Colombia temple promotes environmental action
A native forest project on the grounds of Colombia’s Bahá’í House of Worship demonstrates how spiritual principles can guide environmental conservation.
“A haven of peace”: Native forest at Colombia temple promotes environmental action
A native forest project on the grounds of Colombia’s Bahá’í House of Worship demonstrates how spiritual principles can guide environmental conservation.
Niger: Amid social challenges, youth advance culture of peace
At a conference in Maradi, over 300 young people explored how Bahá’í educational initiatives can foster patterns of community life that bring about peace.
Niger: Amid social challenges, youth advance culture of peace
At a conference in Maradi, over 300 young people explored how Bahá’í educational initiatives can foster patterns of community life that bring about peace.
India: Exploring art as a unifying and constructive force
A symposium at the Bahá’í House of Worship in New Delhi explores how artistic expression, guided by spiritual principles, can contribute to social transformation.
India: Exploring art as a unifying and constructive force
A symposium at the Bahá’í House of Worship in New Delhi explores how artistic expression, guided by spiritual principles, can contribute to social transformation.
Bahrain: Development of families a foundation for social progress
Conferences in Bahrain highlight the pivotal role of families in fostering peaceful communities through the application of spiritual principles.
Bahrain: Development of families a foundation for social progress
Conferences in Bahrain highlight the pivotal role of families in fostering peaceful communities through the application of spiritual principles.
Shrine of the Báb: Recent work at the Shrine completed
Recent construction work at the Shrine of the Báb concludes, enhancing accessibility through new pathways and an expansion of the plaza at this sacred site on Mt. Carmel.