#OurStoryIsOne Tour at Portland Baha’i Center
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#OurStoryIsOne Tour at Portland Baha’i Center

Inspired by the ten Bahá’í women executed in Iran for their commitment to freedom of belief, Irish singer-songwriter Luke Slott presents an evening of songs and stories of heroic Iranian women and men, past and present. The #OurStoryIsOne Tour is dedicated to the people of Iran who continue to strive for freedom and equality for all.

Image courtesy https://www.ourstoryisone.bic.org/contributions

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May Activities 2024
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May Activities 2024

Dear Friends, all are welcome to two holy day commemorations this month, as well as devotions and study gatherings. Image courtesy of Karen Thomas.

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The critical role of institutions in promoting gender equality
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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.

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Peace Resources 2023
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Peace Resources 2023

“Whether peace is to be reached only after unimaginable horrors precipitated by humanity's stubborn clinging to old patterns of behaviour, or is to be embraced now by an act of consultative will, is the choice before all who inhabit the earth. At this critical juncture when the intractable problems confronting nations have been fused into one common concern for the whole world, failure to stem the tide of conflict and disorder would be unconscionably irresponsible.” From “The Promise of World Peace”

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October Activities 2023
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October Activities 2023

Discussions, devotions, social activities, and it’s time for joyous celebrations of the birthdays of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh!

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