Maryland bahá’í chair: Scholars and artists envision a future beyond racial categories
The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland examines how the notion of distinct “races” acts as a barrier to a just and peaceful society.
Bahá'í World News Service Headlines
“what the world could be like”: Century-old haifa building serves as meeting-place for friendship
Neighbors, artists, faith leaders and officials gathered at the centennial of a historic building on Haparsim Street, creating what some called a glimpse of peace.
In conversation: Bic explores oneness and interdependence in governance
The latest podcast episode from the News Service explores the need for governance that recognizes humanity as an interdependent whole rather than competing units.
“something luminous amid the ruin”: Community-building in spain enhances resilience to floods
Seven months after catastrophic flooding in eastern Spain, communities have discovered deeper capacities for unity, service, and resilience amid ongoing recovery.
Houses of worship: New bahá’í temple to be established in the philippines
The Universal House of Justice has announced plans for a new national Bahá’í temple to be established in the Philippines.
United kingdom: Youth interfaith summit highlights spiritual dimension of climate action
The UK Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs highlights the need to integrate moral and spiritual principles into conversations about climate action for lasting change to occur
Insights from the field: Educational initiatives in zambia empower communities to reshape their future
Podcast explores how decades of Bahá’í educational efforts are empowering communities to apply spiritual principles to local needs and reshape their collective future.
Ghana: Olinga foundation fosters literacy with moral purpose
Olinga Foundation pairs reading lessons with moral principles, addressing literacy needs in rural communities in Ghana over the past 25 years.
Insights from the field: Canadian youth re-envision life’s purpose
New podcast explores how Bahá’í moral educational programs in Canada help youth place service at the center of their lives as they navigate contemporary life.
Bahá’í world centre: Bwns website sees major redesign on 25th year since launch
The redesigned site offers seamless access to articles, videos, and podcasts with an enhanced visual experience that vividly conveys Bahá’í efforts for social progress
Shrine of ‘abdu’l-bahá: Marble installation begins, marking major milestone
Marble installation begins under the trellis, work on paths advances, landscaping and ‘Akká Visitors’ Centre near completion—marking major progress at the site.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Marble installation begins, marking major milestone
Marble installation begins under the trellis, work on paths advances, landscaping and ‘Akká Visitors’ Centre near completion—marking major progress at the site.
Csw: Principle of equality a necessary condition for peace, says the bic
BIC delegation explores how local consultative spaces are enabling communities to foster new patterns of relationships between women and men.
CSW: Principle of equality a necessary condition for peace, says the BIC
BIC delegation explores how local consultative spaces are enabling communities to foster new patterns of relationships between women and men.
Brazil: National initiative harmonizes diverse perspectives on social justice
Diverse social actors in Brazil transcend institutional viewpoints, nurturing hope through dialogue and the reimagining of the foundations of justice and social progress.
Brazil: National initiative harmonizes diverse perspectives on social justice
Diverse social actors in Brazil transcend institutional viewpoints, nurturing hope through dialogue and the reimagining of the foundations of justice and social progress.
In conversation: Podcast explores youth efforts in the canary islands to live a coherent life
In this episode, we hear how a growing number of young people in the Canary Islands are striving for coherence in many aspects of their lives, including sports.
In Conversation: Podcast explores youth efforts in the Canary Islands to live a coherent life
In this episode, we hear how a growing number of young people in the Canary Islands are striving for coherence in many aspects of their lives, including sports.
Un commission for social development: Bic highlights spiritual foundations necessary for social prosperity
Spiritual foundations are essential to social cohesion, emphasized the Bahá'í International Community at the UN Commission for Social Development.
UN Commission for Social Development: BIC highlights spiritual foundations necessary for social prosperity
Spiritual foundations are essential to social cohesion, emphasized the Bahá'í International Community at the UN Commission for Social Development.
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.
SubscribeSubscribe to Bahá'í World News Service Headlines feed