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Religious discrimination explicit in Iran's penal code
BIC NEW YORK, July 25, 2017
The accused murderer of a Baha'i in Yazd will face only 11 years in prison, owing to the religious discrimination in Iran's penal code.
A peaceful, persistent response to injustice
BIC GENEVA, July 21, 2017
Three decades ago, barred from higher education, the Baha’is of Iran embarked on a remarkable journey to educate their youth.
Europe’s future entwined with world, says BIC
BRUSSELS, July 18, 2017
As the EU contemplates the future of Europe, the BIC urges it to act with the whole world in mind.
Transcending differences, treasuring diversity
NEW DELHI, July 12, 2017
The Baha’i House of Worship in New Delhi was the venue for a thoughtful and profound exchange on overcoming differences and building social harmony.
Forced migration calls for faith in action
MADRID, July 2, 2017
On the International Day of Refugees, faith and non-governmental groups in Spain gathered to raise consciousness about migration and the need for greater action.
African leaders tackle environmental goals
LIBREVILLE, Gabon, June 27, 2017
African leaders from various sectors of society explored environmental goals for the continent at a meeting in Gabon this month.
Unveiling galvanizes island
TANNA, Vanuatu, June 21, 2017
Over a thousand participants gathered at the unveiling of the Temple design in Tanna, in a spirit of joy and unity.
Design of Vanuatu Temple unveiled
TANNA, Vanuatu, June 18, 2017
The design of the local House of Worship to be built in Tanna, Vanuatu, was unveiled today.
Video seeks to bring sacred words to masses
MELBOURNE, Australia, June 13, 2017
A video featuring pop music singer Nathaniel shares words of Baha’u’llah through music.
Murals as symbols of solidarity, resilience
NEW YORK, June 4, 2017
Education is Not a Crime is a street art campaign to raise awareness for human rights in Iran.
Bicentenaries highlight unity
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 1, 2017
As the Baha'i community prepares to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah, the Harvard Divinity School also commemorates its bicentenary.
Citizenship and Religion explored in Canada
OTTAWA, Canada, May 24, 2017
Canada is commemorating 150 years of its confederation by focusing on diversity as a resource for collective advancement.
'Luminous, abstract beauty': Artist's impact revisited
VENICE, Italy, May 16, 2017
Mark Tobey was an American painter whose influence on art in the twentieth century is being recognized again after many decades.
Tribal leaders stand in solidarity with Yemeni Baha'is
SANA'A, Yemen, May 17, 2017
Tribal leaders and human rights activists led a demonstration calling for an end to the persecution of Baha'is in Yemen.
Video shows development of Colombia Temple
AGUA AZUL, Colombia, May 14, 2017
New aerial video footage shows the progress on the construction of the local Baha'i House of Worship in Colombia, which began officially in January.
Global campaign launches for imprisoned Baha'i leaders
NEW YORK, May 12, 2017
Seven Iranian Baha’i leaders were imprisoned nine years ago. The BIC’s campaign “Not Another Year” calls for their release.
Festival of Ridvan celebrated around the world
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, May 7, 2017
Baha'i communities around the world recently celebrated the festival of Ridvan.
Peace-building requires new capacities, empowerment
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 30, 2017
The Brussels Office of the Baha'i International Community has released a statement on resilience and peace to the European Union.
Oneness and equality inspire enthroned chief
NIKKI, Benin, April 24, 2017
In an eastern region of Benin, a chief of the Fula tribe has been working for unity and equality.
Ominous wave of Yemen arrests raises alarm
BIC NEW YORK, United States, April 21, 2017
Authorities in Sana'a, Yemen, have ordered the arrest of 25 Baha'is.

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