BIC New York
Reflecting on 30 years of contributing to international discourse
Bani Dugal reflects on three decades of the BIC’s deepening engagement at the United Nations, drawing on Baháʼí principles and the experience of a worldwide community.
Black History Month
Bahá’í Temple draws neighbors together to explore bonds that heal prejudice
Two Black History Month events at the Wilmette Bahá’í House of Worship brought artists, civic leaders, and neighbors together to reflect on racial harmony and belonging.
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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 hope and fellowship at a time of uncertainty.
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Recent Stories
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 world’s people aspire to build, says the BIC in a new statement.
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 development at the 64th UN Commission for Social Development.
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Ecuador
Indigenous families foster hope through artistic expression
The Yuyay Project brings families together to weave Bahá'í principles into artistic expressions that resonate deeply with Kichwa cultural traditions.
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 2026 in Decatur, Georgia, United States. He was 90 years old.
Special Reports
Coverage of Construction Work of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
Reels
Romania: The Transformative Power of Education
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Zambia: A Village Unites to Create Its First Community Secondary School
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Spain: Amid the Floods, Education and Joy Endure
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Ethiopia: Discovering Who We Are, voices from Ethiopia’s Youth
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Uzbekistan: A New Understanding - Faith and Social Progress
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Ghana: 25 Years of Strengthening Literacy and Community Life
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Mazra‘ih: A Garden of Openness, Reflection, and Light
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Malaysia: Village chiefs reimagine leadership as service to society
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Bahrain: Development of families a foundation for social progress
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Podcasts
Black History Month
Bahá’í Temple draws neighbors together to explore bonds that heal prejudice
Two Black History Month events at the Wilmette Bahá’í House of Worship brought artists, civic leaders, and neighbors together to reflect on racial harmony and belonging.
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NEW DELHI — Justice necessitates that women should have equal rights as men. However, achieving true equality is difficult and will require the removal of obstacles that block women’s participation as equals of men in all areas of human endeavor. One sphere of action in which all people can apply the universal principle of the equality of women and men is the family, says the Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs of India.
“Strengthening family life is essential to the progress of society,” says Nilakshi Rajkhowa of the Office of Public Affairs in an interview with the News Service about insights and experiences the Office sees as relevant to the discourse on the equality of women and men. Continue reading >
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