Rising Support At UN General Assembly Resolution Criticizing Iran For Persecution Of Bahá’ís
The United Nations General Assembly has rebuked the Islamic Republic of Iran for its human rights violations, including against the
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Articles by BWNS :
Shrine Of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Construction Nears Major Milestone
Construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá is moving swiftly ahead with the project team preparing to cast the roof structure—a
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Chile Temple: Promoting Harmonious Relationship With Natural World
The site of the Bahá’í House of Worship in Santiago, Chile, was recently host to a gathering that marked a
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‘United In Our Diversity’: Tunisian Faith Communities Sign Coexistence Pact
At a recent press conference in Tunis, Tunisia, the faith communities of that country signed a jointly prepared “National Pact
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Bahá’ís Mark 100 Year History In Tunisia
The Bahá’ís of Tunisia are marking a century since ‘Abdu’l-Bahá sent an Egyptian Bahá’í named Sheikh Muḥyí’d-Dín Sabrí to Tunisia
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UN Calls On Iran To End Religious Discrimination
The United Nations General Assembly has called on the Iranian government to end its discrimination of minorities in Iran, including
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Papua New Guinea: Bahá’í Most Holy Book Published In Tok Pisin
The Kitáb-i-Aqdas, Bahá’u’lláh’s Most Holy Book, has been translated into Tok Pisin, the most widely spoken of the hundreds of
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Bahrain: National Gathering On Coexistence Honors ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Representing King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa on Saturday expressed his appreciation
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Gender Equality: Change Begins In The family, Say Bahá’ís Of South Africa
The pandemic has awakened many societies to the possibilities for progress when people, inspired by noble ideals, come together to
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Climate Action Requires Insights Of Science And Religion, Says BIC
The Addis Ababa Office of the Bahá’í International Community (BIC) recently brought together scientists, representatives of faith communities, and civil
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