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Munich condemned by Bavarian Admin Court for discriminating a member of Scientology

The City is now obliged to grant an eBike to a member of this Church. According to the court, the German Constitution protects Scientologists - Practice of the City of Munich violates religious freedom and...

New Canadian parliamentary caucus looks at religion’s role in society

Parliamentarians and Canada’s faith communities gather at the inauguration of a new all-party interfaith caucus for a rare dialogue about the role of faith in governance

Temple arrival marks a new dawn in the heart of the Pacific

Work on the local Bahá’í temple in Vanuatu has begun, after the main components for its construction were transported to the remote island of Tanna.

A path toward a unified America

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 social change.

Shift in agricultural systems necessary for sustainability, says BIC

The BIC Brussels Office and the FAO of the United Nations initiate a seminar series to examine the relationship between agriculture, rural sustainability, and migration.

“Endurance through cycles of war”: A resilient community fosters hope in the C.A.R.

Despite ongoing conflict in the CAR, the Bahá’ís of the country have been contributing to social progress, most recently forming an emergency committee to provide relief

Kenya: First Local Bahá’í temple in Africa opens its doors

Residents of Matunda Soy, Kenya, are celebrating the opening of a local temple that is “a sign of unity.”

Podcast series in Ireland invites grassroots conversation

Comhrá, meaning friendly conversation in Irish, is a podcast by the Bahá’ís of Ireland providing a window into grassroots responses to issues facing society.

Chinese persecutors of Falun Gong get sanctions by the U.S.

Falun Dafa reports that "U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has announced sanctions against a Chinese official who perpetrated human rights abuses against Falun Gong practitioners in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province in China.""Today I am...

16 Jehovah’s Witnesses released from prison in Turkmenistan during Ramadan

(RNS) — Sixteen imprisoned Jehovah’s Witnesses were released in Turkmenistan along with about 1,000 others following a pardon by the president of the predominantly Muslim country. The unexpected move came on Saturday (May 8) as...

Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: First columns of main edifice raised

Segments of the folding wall around the central plaza are also being constructed while work on the planters in the north plaza is advancing.

Amid damaging cyclone, first nationwide religious Assembly elected in Timor-Leste

The establishment of the Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly has infused a new spirit in the Bahá’í community’s efforts to contribute to material and spiritual progress.

EU Commission designates new EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion: Christos Stylianides

 The Bishops of the European Union welcome the appointment of Christos Stylianides as EU Special Envoy on the Promotion and Protection of Freedom of Religion or Belief Outside the EU. Cardinal Hollerich: “We wish him...

Croatia’s First Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly established in landmark election

At its first ever national convention held in Zagreb last Saturday, the Bahá’í community of Croatia elected the country’s National Assembly.

New volume of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s writings released

Seventy-six newly translated tablets recount, in ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s words, aspects of the life of Bahá’u’lláh, the tribulations He endured, and the purpose of His Faith.

“100 years of fostering unity”: Conversations on social cohesion move across Australia as centenary draws to close

Five months since its publication, “Creating an Inclusive Narrative” is stimulating profound discussions across Australian states and territories.

Bahai.org: International website sees major redesign on 25th year since launch

The updated Bahai.org includes visual enhancements, additional sections, and other features, paving the way for new articles and videos to be released throughout the year

Youth initiative in Cambodia reduces soil erosion during floods

The efforts of young adolescents to improve air quality and provide shelter from the heat had the added benefit of preventing a patch of road from eroding when floods hit

House of ‘Abbúd: Holy place restoration completed

Project restores faded parts of building and strengthens its seismic resistance, extending the conservation work carried out by Shoghi Effendi in the early 1950s.

Migration: Broadening the horizons in Slovakia

New conceptions of human nature are challenging common notions about migration and fostering greater participation of migrants in the life of society.

The FORB Roundtable Brussels-EU urges Algeria to respect freedom of worship of non-Muslim communities

The International Institute for Religious Freedom has reported that 28 institutions as well as scholars, religious leaders and human rights advocates sign an open letter to the President of Algeria, which has been collected...

Pandemic reveals women’s role in leadership

At the 65th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, the BIC focuses on the need for models of leadership to be reevaluated.

ABC casts light on Bahá’í community-building efforts in Sydney neighborhood

Prayer, uplifting music, and service to community contribute to social transformation in Sydney neighborhood.

Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Completion of floor slab for main edifice marks major milestone

The concrete pour for the central plaza and floor of the main edifice this week signifies a new stage in the project, as two portal walls near completion.
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