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U.S. Senator defends Bahá’ís of Iran

January 14, 2011

On September 29th, 2010 Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy called attention to the Imprisonment of the Seven Baha’i leaders in Iran and to the long-term persecution there of the Iranian Baha’i Community. The full text of […]

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Bahá’í World News Service

Fostering hope and fellowship: Amid uncertainty, diverse communities find common ground at gathering during intercalary days

A gathering in ‘Akká on 25 February brought participants of diverse backgrounds together, offering h

Commission on the Status of Women: BIC statement calls for reconceptualizing justice

A far-reaching reconceptualization of justice is needed to bring about the kind of societies the wor

BIC NEW YORK: BIC explores new patterns of collaboration among social actors at UN Commission

BIC explores collaboration among individuals, communities, and institutions as essential to social d

In Conversation: Podcast explores how youth in Canada are contributing to community life

This podcast episode explores how youth in Canada are learning to reorient their lives around servic

Ecuador: Indigenous families foster hope through artistic expression

The Yuyay Project brings families together to weave Bahá'í principles into artistic expressions

BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE: Glenford E. Mitchell, 1935–2026

Glenford E. Mitchell, former member of the Universal House of Justice, passed away on 7 February 202

In Conversation: Contributions to social transformation in Kenya

This podcast episode explores how in Kenya, participation in Bahá’í moral and spiritual education is

BIC NEW YORK: Institutions, communities, and individuals advancing the common good

A new statement to the UN Commission for Social Development reflects on how collaboration among inst

“Two Hundred Years of Hidden History”: Film explores Bahá’í contributions to Azerbaijani society

A new documentary traces the Bahá’í community’s journey in Azerbaijan, exploring a chapter of their

In Conversation: Fostering vibrant communities in the UK

In settings across the UK, young people are discovering that their desire to serve others can become

Brazil: National hearing examines efforts to address societal violence

Hearing in Brazil marked 40th anniversary of “The Promise of World Peace”, examines efforts to addre

Bahá’í World Centre: Counsellors’ return signals new phase in efforts for social transformation

With their consultations having concluded today, the Counsellors depart the Holy Land illumined by i

Bahá’í World Centre: Counsellors’ conference ends with reflection on spiritual renewal

After five days of consultation on efforts to contribute to social betterment, Counsellors concluded

Bahá'í World Centre: Counsellors’ Conference opens

Over the coming days, Counsellors from around the world will consult on the advancement of the world

2025: Year in Review

As 2025 comes to an end, the Bahá’í World News Service looks back at glimpses from efforts of the gl

Short film: “Expressions of Equality in the Family”

A new film titled “Expressions of Equality in the Family” explores how the principle of equality is

From the Bahá’í Writings

White doves and gray doves associate with each other in perfect friendship. Man draws imaginary lines on the planet and says, “This is a Frenchman, a Musselman, an Italian!” Upon these differences wars are waged. Men are fighting for the possession of the earth. They fight for that which becomes their graves, their cemeteries, their tombs.

In reality all are members of one human family — children of one Heavenly Father. Humanity may be likened unto the vari-colored flowers of one garden. There is unity in diversity. Each sets off and enhances the other’s beauty.

— Abdu’l-Baha

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