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“Echoes of injustice”: Global event honors 10 Bahá’í women 40 years on
“The commemoration . . . was not only about looking back at the tragedy but also about acknowledging the ongoing struggle for equality and freedom.”
Bahá’í World News Service Podcast
Listen to Baha’i World News Service podcasts on a variety of subjects. Image courtesy of BWNS.
For the Betterment of the World
“Concepts and principles that are essential to the pursuit of Bahá’í efforts in social action, including: oneness and justice, calling for a reconceptualization of the relationships that sustain society; harmony of science and religion, highlighting that “religion without science soon degenerates into superstition and fanaticism, while science without religion becomes merely the instrument of crude materialism”; and universal participation, requiring the widest participation of every member of the human family from all backgrounds.”
#OurStoryIsOne: Campaign to honor women’s sacrifice sees outpouring of support
Bahá’í International Community launches new website and Instagram page for campaign honoring 10 Bahá’í women executed by Iran 40 years ago. Photo courtesy of Bahá’í World News Service.
Consultations inspire new hope for humanity’s future
Delegates from Alaska sang a Bahá’í prayer translated into Tlingit, a language indigenous to the southeastern region of Alaska. Photo courtesy of Bahá’í World News Service.
Delegates from across the Baha’i world arrive in the Holy Land
A delegate from Panama. Photo courtesy of Bahá’í World News Service.
An Expansive Prospect
Striving to release the society-building power of the Bahá'í Teachings in ever-greater measures.
Glimpses into the Spirit of Gender Equality
A central theme of the film is the Bahá’í principle of equality between women and men.
April Activities 2023
In April 1863 the Faith began in a fragrant, rose-filled garden. Time to celebrate those joyous days!
Dawn of the Light
In 1844 the Báb declared His mission, preparing humanity for Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation of divine guidance from God.
Light to the World
Watch the 50-minute video to learn about Bahá’u’lláh and how His teachings have transformed the lives of diverse peoples of the world.
2022 Year in Review: The start of a new journey
A brief overview of 2022 in the Bahá’í world.
Maryland Baha’i Chair: Marking 30 years of promoting dialogue and peace
Learn about the founding and work of the Bahá’í Chair at the University of Maryland.
Robert Turner, the First African American Bahá'í
Mr. Olufani presents a talk on the first African American Bahá’í. Image courtesy Baháʼí Faith Modern Perspectives.
Power of the spirit: Black History Month event at Temple stirs hundreds
An exciting, collaborative event just took place at the Baha’i Temple in Wilmette, Illinois, and we can watch the video! Image courtesy of the Baha’is of the United States.