Bahá’í World News Service (BWNS)
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Bahá’í World News Service (BWNS)
Reporting on major developments and endeavors of the global Bahá’í community.
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Insights from the Field: Application of spiritual principles to academic inquiry
Participants at the annual ABS conference reflect on how spiritual principles can inform inquiry across diverse fields—from neuroscience to informatio...
In Conversation: Fostering cohesive neighborhoods in the United States
The latest podcast episode explores how youth in the US, inspired by spiritual principles, are discovering the joy of serving together for the common...
In Conversation: Hope inspires action in Central Asia
The latest podcast episode explores how young people in Central Asia are overcoming social barriers and contributing to the betterment of their commun...
In Conversation: Families foster belonging in Australian neighborhoods
The latest podcast episode explores how neighbors and groups of families in Australia are learning to support one another by applying spiritual princi...
In Conversation: Advancing women’s education in Cambodia and Malawi
The latest podcast episode explores how Bahá’í educational programs in Cambodia and Malawi are empowering women to transcend traditional roles and con...
In Conversation: Cultivating harmony in Azerbaijan for over a century
Members of Azerbaijan’s Bahá’í community reflect on how efforts to foster harmonious relationships at the grassroots have informed national discussion...
In Conversation: BIC Brussels on education and societal attitudes that empower youth
In the latest podcast episode of the Bahá’í World News Service we hear from Rachel Bayani and Alessandro Benedetti, representatives of the Brussels Of...
In Conversation: BIC explores oneness and interdependence in governance
The latest podcast episode from the News Service explores the need for global governance that recognizes humanity as an interdependent whole rather th...
Insights from the Field: Zambia communities empowered to reshape their future through education
In a recent podcast episode from the News Service, we hear from Musonda Kapusa-Linsel, member of the Board of Counsellors in Africa, as she reflects o...
Insights from the field: Canadian youth re-envision life’s purpose
In a recent podcast episode from the News Service, Ilya Shodjaee-Zrudlo from Canada explores how Bahá’í moral and spiritual education programs in that...
In Conversation: Youth in the Canary Islands and living a coherent life
The latest podcast episode of the Baháʼí World News Service explores how a growing number of young people in the Canary Islands are learning to live a...
In Conversation: Exploring spiritual foundations of equality of women and men
In the latest Bahá’í World News Service podcast episode, representatives from the Addis Ababa, Brussels, Cairo, and New York Offices of the Bahá’í Int...
In Conversation: Contributing to prevalent discourses in Kazakhstan
In the latest podcast episode of the Bahá’í World News Service, Lyazzat Yangaliyeva and Timur Chekparbayev, members of Kazakhstan’s Bahá’í Office of P...
In Conversation: Exploring contributions of the BIC to the discourse on societal harmony
In the latest Bahá’í World News Service podcast episode, representatives of the Bahá’í International Community (BIC) from offices in Brussels, Cairo,...
Insights from the field: Contribution of the Bahá’ís of Uzbekistan to society
In a recent podcast episode from the News Service, Farrukh Rasulov, a member of the Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs of Uzbekistan, explores contributi...
Insights from the field: Bahá’í Chair examines conditions essential for lasting peace
In the latest podcast episode of the Bahá’í World News Service, Hoda Mahmoudi—holder of the Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland...
Insights from the field: Contribution of the Bahá’ís of Iran to the advancement of society
In the latest podcast episode from the Bahá’í World News Service, Mina Yazdani—a professor of history at Eastern Kentucky University in the United Sta...
Insights from the field: Exploring annual conference of the Association for Bahá’í Studies
A new podcast episode of the Bahá’í World News Service explores the rich discussion and collaborative spirit that characterized the recent 48th annual...
In Conversation: Exploring contributions of the BIC to the discourse on global governance
In the latest Bahá’í World News Service podcast episode, two representatives of the Bahá’í International Community (BIC)’s New York Office, Bani Dugal...
In Conversation: Stories from temple dedication in Papua New Guinea
In the latest podcast episode of the Bahá’í World News Service, we are transported to the dedication of the Bahá’í House of Worship in Papua New Guine...
Insights from the Field: Exploring individual and collective transformation in Kenya
In this podcast episode from the Bahá’í World News Service, we hear from Townshend Lihanda, member of the Board of Counsellors in Africa, sharing acco...
In Conversation: Podcast explores implications of oneness for the African–European partnership
Amid increasing challenges and conflict in the world, a growing recognition is emerging of the interdependence of nations. This vital insight is addre...
In Conversation: Exploring the dynamic relations between service and worship
This podcast episode from the Bahá’í World News Service explores how worship and service to humanity—two foundational aspects of living a spiritual li...
In conversation: Exploring contributions of the BIC to the betterment of the world
This podcast episode from the Bahá’í World News Service explores the history and evolution of the Bahá’í International Community (BIC) over several de...
In Conversation: Exploring collective inquiry through Bahá’í studies
This podcast episode from the Bahá’í World News Service explores the initiatives of the Association for Bahá’í Studies (ABS) in North America that aim...
In conversation: Building vibrant communities
During a recent visit to the Bahá’í World Centre, members of Bahá’í communities from various countries joined in conversation with the News Service to...
Insights from the field: Advancing gender equality in India
During a recent visit to the Bahá’í World Centre, Bhavna Anbarasan, member of the Continental Board of Counsellors for Asia, spoke with the Bahá’í Wor...
Insights from the field: Technology, values, and society
How do we ensure that our values, our aspirations, and our needs are integrated into the design, development, and use of technology?
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Insights from the field: Pursuing social action initiatives in Papua New Guinea
In this podcast episode from the News Service, we hear from Kessia Ruh, member of the Continental Board of Counsellors for Australasia, sharing storie...
In conversation: Exploring the Preparation for Social Action program
A new podcast episode from the News Service explores how the Preparation for Social Action (PSA) program, a Bahá’í-inspired educational endeavor, is r...
In conversation: Youth explore Bahá’í Houses of Worship and social progress
In the latest podcast episode from the News Service, a group of young people serving at the Bahá’í World Centre explore the impact of Bahá’í Houses of...
In Conversation: Impact of Houses of Worship on community life
During recent consultations at the Bahá’í World Centre on the development of Bahá’í communities, a few attendees who work closely with the Bahá’í Hous...
In Conversation: Coexistence in the Arab region
In the latest podcast episode from the News Service, two representatives of the Bahá’í International Community (BIC) discuss contributions of Bahá’í c...
Insights from the field: Exploring FUNDAEC’s agricultural initiatives
In this podcast episode, Leslie Stewart, Executive Director of FUNDAEC, sat with the News Service to discuss insights about some of that organization’...
In conversation: Counsellors on educational initiatives
The latest podcast episode features Counsellors exploring the impact of educational initiatives in Bahá’í communities across the world.
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In conversation: Counsellors on the advancement of women
In this episode, Counsellors discuss efforts in communities around the world to foster a culture of equality among women and men.
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In conversation: Counsellors on youth and social transformation
Counsellors explore the ways youth engaged in Bahá’í educational initiatives are contributing to social transformation in their communities.
A path toward a unified America
The centenary of the first race amity conference held by the American Bahá’í community was marked by a three-day symposium exploring racial unity and...
“Creating an Inclusive Narrative”: Australian publication points to shared identity
Australian Bahá’ís launch publication on social cohesion after two years of conversations among officials, academics, social actors, and people throug...
The transformative power of prayer: How devotional gatherings are taking root in Uganda
An interview with representatives of a community in Uganda explores how collective prayer is influencing society at large. Read more at news.bahai.org...