Be anxiously concerned with the needs of the age ye live in, and center your thoughts and deliberation on its exigencies and requirements.
The World-wide Bahá’í community with members from every nationality, religious, cultural, economic, and social background is represented on the international stage by the Baháʼí International Community with offices in New York and Geneva, and regional offices in Addis Ababa, Brussels and Jakarta.
Registered as a non-governmental organization (NGO) with the United Nations in 1948, the "Bahá'í International Community" currently holds consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). It is also accredited with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Department of Global Communications at the United Nations. The Bahá'í International Community works in cooperation with the UN and its specialized agencies, as well as with member states, governmental and non-governmental organizations, academia, and professionals. It contributes to UN efforts in fields such as sustainable social development, gender equality, human rights, education, the environment, and other areas. The Bahá'í International Community works in cooperation with the UN, its specialized agencies, member states, governmental and non-governmental organizations, academia, and professionals. It contributes to UN efforts in areas such as sustainable social development, gender equality, human rights, education, the environment, and other global challenges.
The Bahá’í community in the UAE is honored to be part of the second edition of the International Dialogue of Civilizations & Tolerance Conference, taking place from 19-21 February 2025 at Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. Held under the esteemed patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan ...
The Office of Public Affairs of the Bahá’ís of the UAE, accompanied by a group of Bahá’í youth in the UAE, participated in the Sixth Forum of the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC), held in Abu Dhabi from November 17 to 21, 2024. The forum addressed issues related to protecting children and safeguarding their dignity, with the participation of religious leaders and international experts.
The Bahá’í International Community addressed issues of gender equality and the role of institutions in advancing progress in the Arab region during its recent event. The discussions delved into rich dialogues and inspiring ideas presented by experts from the UAE, Bahrain, and Tunisia.
Discover how principles and policies can shape the future of gender equality.
The Representatives of the Bahá'ís in the United Arab Emirates, in collaboration with Representatives of the Bahá'í International Community’s UN Office and the Bahá'í International Community's Representative to the Arab countries, participated in COP28 hosted by the UAE.
The representative of the Baháʼís of the United Arab Emirates, Dr. Roeia Thabet, participated, along with a number of researchers in this field in a discussion panel on 7th November, 2022 titled: ‘the role of women in building peace.’ This was organized by ‘TRENDS Research & Advisory.
Representatives of the Bahá'ís have contributed to organizing and facilitating regular dialogue sessions with religious leaders and representatives in the UAE. These discussions aim to develop a unified vision regarding the role of religion in promoting ...
The Representatives of the Baháʼís of the UAE participated and helped to organize an Arabic language seminar entitled: “The Role of Equality and Coexistence in Enhancing Social Prosperity in a World Driven by Innovation and Digital Transformation”.
