June 18, 2023 will mark 40 years since 10 Baha’i women were hanged in Shiraz. Their only ‘crime’ was their refusal to renounce their beliefs in a faith that promotes the principles of gender equality, unity, justice, and truthfulness. This collection highlights Baha’i Blog content relating to the ongoing persecution of Baha’is in Iran.
Service to humanity is an act that springs from a love for all humanity and a recognition of its oneness. In this collection, we explore the themes and perspectives around this critical spiritual principle.
BWNS: Youth – River Cleanup in Brazil Promotes Environmental Stewardship
This video from the Baha’i World News Service (BWNS) describes how, when a group of youth in São Sebastião, Brazil were exploring how they could clean up a local river littered with trash, they had yet bigger questions in mind.
To answer their questions, the youth turned to insights they have been gaining through their participation in Baha’i educational programs that develop their capacity to analyze social reality, identify the needs of their communities, and serve their society.
Naysan is passionate about using the arts and media to explore the teachings of the Baha’i Faith. Back in 2011, Naysan started up the Baha’i Blog project, channeling his experiences in both media and technology companies to help create a hub for Baha’i-inspired content online.
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