Baha’i World News

• Bahá’í World Publication: New essays honoring life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá focus on peace and higher education October 22, 2021
  The Bahá’í World online publication releases two new articles.
• Gender equality: Change begins in the family, say Bahá’ís of South Africa October 19, 2021
  As calls for gender equality intensify in South Africa, the Bahá’ís of that country are drawing attention to the role of the family in promoting social change.
• Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing: Artistic works mark historic occasion October 16, 2021
  Preparations for the commemoration of the centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing are giving rise to an outpouring of artistic expressions inspired by His life and work.
• Jordan: Radio series on a coherent life inspires hope and action October 12, 2021
  A discussion series among journalists initiated by the Bahá’ís of Jordan led to a radio show on the material and spiritual dimensions of human life.
• Kazakhstan: Journalists explore media’s role in promoting societal unity October 8, 2021
  The role of media as a constructive force in society is being explored in an ongoing series of gatherings hosted by the Bahá’í Office of External Affairs in Kazakhstan.
• Agriculture: BIC underscores role of farmers in policymaking October 5, 2021
  Gathering held by the Geneva Office of the BIC examines how knowledge generated by farmers can inform and strengthen international policies on food and agriculture.
• BIC Addis Ababa: Climate action requires insights of science and religion, says BIC October 1, 2021
  The BIC Addis Ababa Office brings together scientists and faith leaders to examine how science and religion can guide an effective response to the environmental crisis.
• The Kitáb-i-Aqdas: Bahá’í Most Holy Book published in Icelandic September 28, 2021
  The Kitáb-i-Aqdas has been published in Icelandic for the first time, making available to an entire population Bahá’u’lláh’s Most Holy Book.
• New study explores the application of spiritual principles to community life September 24, 2021
  Research conducted by the Indore Bahá’í Chair in collaboration with ISGP highlights the need to view human prosperity as an outcome of material and spiritual progress.
• Youth: River cleanup in Brazil promotes environmental stewardship September 21, 2021
  Concerned with the state of their neighborhood, youth in Bahá’í community-building activities draw on government support to remove 12 tons of trash from a local river