Baha’i World News - BahaiTeachings.org https://bahaiteachings.org/tag/bahai-world-news/ Personal perspectives inspired by Baha'i teachings Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:48:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 BIC New York: Exploring the Concept of Shared Identity During UN General Assembly High-Level Week https://bahaiteachings.org/exploring-concept-shared-identity-un-general-assembly/ https://bahaiteachings.org/exploring-concept-shared-identity-un-general-assembly/#respond Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://bahaiteachings.org/?p=78803 The need for a vision of a shared identity based on the principle of the oneness of humanity was highlighted by representatives of the Baha’i International Community’s (BIC) New York...

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]]> https://bahaiteachings.org/exploring-concept-shared-identity-un-general-assembly/feed/ 0 Papua New Guinea: Rising Temple Inspires Public Participation in Weaving Project https://bahaiteachings.org/papua-new-guinea-rising-temple-inspires-public-participation-in-weaving-project/ https://bahaiteachings.org/papua-new-guinea-rising-temple-inspires-public-participation-in-weaving-project/#respond Sat, 05 Nov 2022 13:00:35 +0000 https://bahaiteachings.org/?p=78680 Sitting on a hilltop in Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea (PNG), is the emerging Baha’i House of Worship — a sacred structure that represents the union of...

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]]> https://bahaiteachings.org/papua-new-guinea-rising-temple-inspires-public-participation-in-weaving-project/feed/ 0 “Love for All Humanity:” Contributing to the Discourse on Racial Unity in the Netherlands https://bahaiteachings.org/love-for-all-humanity-contributing-to-the-discourse-on-racial-unity-in-the-netherlands/ https://bahaiteachings.org/love-for-all-humanity-contributing-to-the-discourse-on-racial-unity-in-the-netherlands/#respond Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:00:54 +0000 https://bahaiteachings.org/?p=78649 In early 2020, questions concerning national identity, migration, and prejudice were propelled into the public consciousness in the Netherlands — as in many other societies throughout the world — prompted...

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]]> https://bahaiteachings.org/love-for-all-humanity-contributing-to-the-discourse-on-racial-unity-in-the-netherlands/feed/ 0 BIC Brussels: Exploring Agricultural Policies in Light of the Oneness of Humanity https://bahaiteachings.org/bic-brussels-exploring-agricultural-policies-in-light-of-the-oneness-of-humanity/ https://bahaiteachings.org/bic-brussels-exploring-agricultural-policies-in-light-of-the-oneness-of-humanity/#respond Sat, 29 Oct 2022 13:00:34 +0000 https://bahaiteachings.org/?p=78641 The Brussels Office of the Baha’i International Community (BIC) has released a statement titled Towards a Sustainable Food System, which explores the implications of the principle of the oneness of humanity for improving global...

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]]> https://bahaiteachings.org/bic-brussels-exploring-agricultural-policies-in-light-of-the-oneness-of-humanity/feed/ 0 United Arab Emirates: Examining Religion’s Role in Fostering Peace https://bahaiteachings.org/united-arab-emirates-examining-religions-role-in-fostering-peace/ https://bahaiteachings.org/united-arab-emirates-examining-religions-role-in-fostering-peace/#respond Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://bahaiteachings.org/?p=78631 The Baha’is of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been seeking a new kind of dialogue in which fresh thinking can emerge about the constructive role of religion in contemporary...

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]]> https://bahaiteachings.org/united-arab-emirates-examining-religions-role-in-fostering-peace/feed/ 0 A Seamless Experience: Charting the Future of the Educational Journey in Zambia https://bahaiteachings.org/a-seamless-experience-charting-the-future-of-the-educational-journey-in-zambia/ https://bahaiteachings.org/a-seamless-experience-charting-the-future-of-the-educational-journey-in-zambia/#respond Sat, 01 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://bahaiteachings.org/?p=78323 This past month, the Baha’is of Zambia have been occupied with a pivotal question: How can the range of Baha’i educational initiatives in that country offer a seamless, coherent experience...

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]]> https://bahaiteachings.org/a-seamless-experience-charting-the-future-of-the-educational-journey-in-zambia/feed/ 0 BIC Addis Ababa: Addressing the Disproportionate Impact of Climate Crisis on Women https://bahaiteachings.org/bic-addis-ababa-addressing-the-disproportionate-impact-of-climate-crisis-on-women/ https://bahaiteachings.org/bic-addis-ababa-addressing-the-disproportionate-impact-of-climate-crisis-on-women/#respond Sun, 25 Sep 2022 13:00:36 +0000 https://bahaiteachings.org/?p=78245 A recent forum held by the Addis Ababa Office of the Baha’i International Community (BIC) explored the disproportionate impact of the climate crisis on women, emphasizing the principle of equality...

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]]> https://bahaiteachings.org/bic-addis-ababa-addressing-the-disproportionate-impact-of-climate-crisis-on-women/feed/ 0 Baha’i World Publication: New Article Examines the Pursuit of Social Justice https://bahaiteachings.org/bahai-world-publication-new-article-examines-the-pursuit-of-social-justice/ https://bahaiteachings.org/bahai-world-publication-new-article-examines-the-pursuit-of-social-justice/#respond Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://bahaiteachings.org/?p=77931 The past century has seen the emergence of a rich landscape of social movements aimed at overcoming injustice, prompted by a growing consciousness of the oneness of humankind. The most...

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]]> https://bahaiteachings.org/bahai-world-publication-new-article-examines-the-pursuit-of-social-justice/feed/ 0 Houses of Worship: Intricate Exterior Design of DRC Temple Comes Into View https://bahaiteachings.org/houses-of-worship-intricate-exterior-design-of-drc-temple-comes-into-view/ https://bahaiteachings.org/houses-of-worship-intricate-exterior-design-of-drc-temple-comes-into-view/#respond Sat, 20 Aug 2022 13:00:03 +0000 https://bahaiteachings.org/?p=77816 Work on the decorative tile cladding of the dome of the Baha’i House of Worship in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has notably advanced in recent weeks, alongside...

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]]> https://bahaiteachings.org/houses-of-worship-intricate-exterior-design-of-drc-temple-comes-into-view/feed/ 0 United Kingdom: How Sensationalist Journalism Obscures View of Reality https://bahaiteachings.org/united-kingdom-how-sensationalist-journalism-obscures-view-of-reality/ https://bahaiteachings.org/united-kingdom-how-sensationalist-journalism-obscures-view-of-reality/#respond Sat, 13 Aug 2022 13:00:53 +0000 https://bahaiteachings.org/?p=77787 What is the role of journalists in promoting understanding and dialogue, especially in a media environment that is often driven by sensationalism? This was among the questions explored by two...

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