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In the Vanguard: The Role of Youth in an Ever-Advancing Global Society
“When assisted to explore issues of moral purpose over time and at depth, youth have demonstrated far greater capacity to overcome setbacks with resilience, to remain free from cynicism and bitterness in the face of adversity, and to protect hope and maintain a spirit of joy even in times of difficulty,” the statement reads.
Please contact us to participate in local activities for middle school through high school age youth.
Principles of the Baha’i Faith
Some of the Bahá’í social principles are summarized in this post.
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The critical role of institutions in promoting gender equality
The Baha’i International Community recently shared a statement: Reimagining the Role of Institutions in Building Gender-Equal Societies. A statement of the Baha'i International Community to the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Image courtesy of Baha’i World News Service.
2023: Bahá’í World Year in Review
Read and watch a video about the exciting activities of the Bahá’í world in 2023! Photo courtesy of Bahá’í World News Service.
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.”
An Expansive Prospect
Striving to release the society-building power of the Bahá'í Teachings in ever-greater measures.
One Planet and One Habitation
“In all its work, the Bahá’í International Community seeks to learn with others about how moral principles can be applied in practical ways to open new paths in resolving global challenges. It is in this spirit of learning that the case studies in this document are offered. Far from definitive or exhaustive, they are shared merely with the aim of giving a glimpse of the multiplicity of ways that putting noble principles into action can give rise to effective ecological action.“
Delegates from the Bahá’í International Community at COP27 Climate Summit
Bahá’ís have worked to better their communities since the beginning of the Faith, including by improving the environment. Read about recent work at climate summits that reflects the world community’s actions.
The Purpose of Religion
“The fundamental purpose animating the Faith of God and His Religion is to safeguard the interests and promote the unity of the human race, and to foster the spirit of love and fellowship amongst men.”
UN Conference on Climate Change
Baha’is participated in, and released a statement to, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, France.