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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Bahá’í Studies: Seeking fresh perspectives to address the needs of humanity
Over 1,900 participants gathered in Atlanta to correlate the Bahá’í teachings with the contemporary questions pertaining to the wellbeing of humanity.
BIC New York: New statement highlights transformative potential of youth
BIC statement emphasizes the vital role of young people in fostering peaceful societies, calling for a rethinking of how youth are perceived and engaged.
BIC New York: New statement highlights transformative potential of youth
BIC statement emphasizes the vital role of young people in fostering peaceful societies, calling for a rethinking of how youth are perceived and engaged.
In Conversation: Stories from temple dedication in Papua New Guinea
Latest podcast features stories from the recent dedication of the Bahá’í House of Worship, which stands as a symbol for unity and progress.
In Conversation: Stories from temple dedication in Papua New Guinea
Latest podcast features stories from the recent dedication of the Bahá’í House of Worship, which stands as a symbol for unity and progress.
“A refuge for all”: Bahá’í temple in Germany marks 60th anniversary
Some 4,000 people of all backgrounds from across Europe reflect on the unifying role of the temple over the past 60 years.
“A refuge for all”: Bahá’í temple in Germany marks 60th anniversary
Some 4,000 people of all backgrounds from across Europe reflect on the unifying role of the temple over the past 60 years.
Brazil: Capacities built in times of calm become vital during flood crisis
Amid floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, capacities built through Bahá’í community-building efforts were vital to relief efforts and maintaining hope during the crisis.
Brazil: Capacities built in times of calm become vital during flood crisis
Amid floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, capacities built through Bahá’í community-building efforts were vital to relief efforts and maintaining hope during the crisis.
BIC Brussels: Oneness of humanity essential to food system reform
BIC highlights broad considerations, such as justice in international relations, for fostering more sustainable and equitable food systems in the EU and beyond.
BIC Brussels: Oneness of humanity essential to food system reform
BIC highlights broad considerations, such as justice in international relations, for fostering more sustainable and equitable food systems in the EU and beyond.
Luxembourg: Overcoming passivity through community-building
The Bahá’ís of Luxembourg bring together academics and civil society members to explore the role of the community in overcoming the challenges of passivity.
Luxembourg: Overcoming passivity through community-building
The Bahá’ís of Luxembourg bring together academics and civil society members to explore the role of the community in overcoming the challenges of passivity.
#OurStoryIsOne: Marking a year when the arts inspired reflection worldwide
Today marks a year since #OurStoryIsOne was launched, honoring the 10 Bahá’í women who were hanged in Iran 41 years ago, inspiring artistic works on gender equality.
#OurStoryIsOne: Marking a year when the arts inspired reflection worldwide
Today marks a year since #OurStoryIsOne was launched, honoring the 10 Bahá’í women who were hanged in Iran 41 years ago, inspiring artistic works on gender equality.
Tanzania: Bahá’í Most Holy Book published in Swahili
The first printed copy of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas—Bahá’u’lláh’s Most Holy Book—in Swahili has been published by the Bahá’ís of Tanzania.
Tanzania: Bahá’í Most Holy Book published in Swahili
The first printed copy of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas—Bahá’u’lláh’s Most Holy Book—in Swahili has been published by the Bahá’ís of Tanzania.
Insights from the Field: Podcast explores individual and collective transformation in Kenya
Townshend Lihanda shares stories from Kenya about individual and collective transformation inspired by Bahá’í moral education programs.
Insights from the Field: Podcast explores individual and collective transformation in Kenya
Townshend Lihanda shares stories from Kenya about individual and collective transformation inspired by Bahá’í moral education programs.
BIC New York: Embracing humanity’s interdependence and shared identity
BIC explores new conceptions of leadership and justice at the UN Civil Society Conference, highlighting the need for a shared identity to shape global progress.