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Naw-Ruz receptions promote harmony
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, April 6, 2017
BIC's annual receptions for Baha'i New Year in Akka and Jerusalem brought together religious and civil society leaders.
Moving tribute by India’s President
NEW DELHI, India, April 3, 2017
President of India releases message in honor of bicentenary year of the birth of Baha'u'llah
Construction progresses on Cambodia Temple
BATTAMBANG, Cambodia, March 29, 2017
Recent aerial video footage of the local House of Worship in Battambang highlights the significant progress that has been made.
BIC offers expanded perspective at CSW
BIC NEW YORK, March 26, 2017
The Baha'i International Community participated in the Commission on the Status of Women—the single largest international forum on women's rights and empowerment.
Catalyzing an education revolution: Brookings Institution highlights Baha'i-inspired program
WASHINGTON, United States, March 19, 2017
A recent case study from the Brookings Institution highlights the Baha'i-inspired initiative Sistema de Aprendizaje Tutorial in Latin America.
Gender equality essential for progress, says BIC in new statement
BIC NEW YORK, March 9, 2017
Women play a pivotal role in social transformation when they are able to participate meaningfully in every sphere of life.
Temple construction reaches new milestone
AGUA AZUL, Colombia, February 23, 2017
Construction on the local Baha'i House of Worship in Norte del Cauca, Colombia, officially began in January.
Baha'is of Iran website launches
BIC GENEVA, Switzerland, February 15, 2017
The official website of the Baha’i community of Iran gives a sense of the history, diversity, and aspirations of the Baha’is in Iran.
Seeing capacity for meaningful contribution in all populations
BIC NEW YORK, United States, February 12, 2017
The Baha’i International Community shared a new statement at the United Nations Commission for Social Development.
Champion of women’s emancipation celebrated
BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 3, 2017
The Azerbaijan National Museum of History celebrated women's education, recognizing the contributions of Baha'i heroine Tahirih.
Fred Schechter, 1927-2017
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, January 29, 2017
The House of Justice released a message to all National Assemblies on the passing of former International Teaching Centre member Fred Schechter.
New publication of Baha'u'llah's Writings released
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, January 18, 2017
Days of Remembrance makes available to the world forty-five selections revealed for the nine Baha’i holy days.
Suspicious killing of Baha'i in Iran
BIC NEW YORK, United States, January 11, 2017
A report received by the Baha'i International Community indicated that Ahmad Fanaian was found dead, having sustained severe burns to his body.
Film on education and love inspires audiences around the world
LILONGWE, Malawi, January 6, 2017
The award-winning film Mercy's Blessing is a moving and profound exploration of the connection between love and sacrifice.
Embracing oneness means rethinking prosperity and development
LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg, December 30, 2016
For 25 years, the Unity Foundation in Luxembourg has been supporting social and economic development projects around the world.
Leaders in Pakistan highlight urgent need for harmony of religion
LAHORE, Pakistan, December 25, 2016
The Baha'i International Community spoke at an event organized by the government of Pakistan, emphasizing the need for unity and coexistence.
UN General Assembly rebukes Iran for human rights record
NEW YORK, United States, December 19, 2016
By a vote of 85 to 35 with 63 abstentions, the UN General Assembly approved a resolution expressing “serious concern” about human rights in Iran.
Recasting the national conversation
LONDON, England, December 15, 2016
A seminar on the national level in the United Kingdom explores the role of dialogue in social cohesion.
Temple for South America awakens sense of the sacred
SANTIAGO, Chile, December 6, 2016
Since the inauguration of the Continental House of Worship for South America in October, over 40,000 people have visited the Temple in Santiago.
Learning to live together: Is religion doing enough?
BIC NEW YORK, United States, November 28, 2016
Religious leaders have a responsibility to consider if their actions are helping people learn how to live together—or keeping them apart.