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We
are a recognized advocate for spiritual solutions on issues
such as racial prejudice, gender equality, and religious intolerance.
We welcome collaborations with like-minded organizations to
work toward ideals of peace, unity, equality, and justice.
Peace
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The
Destiny of America and the Promise of World Peace
At this time of world turmoil, the United States Bahá’í
community offers a perspective on the destiny of America
as the promoter of world peace.
A
Statement from the National Spiritual Assembly of the
Bahá’ís of the United States
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The
Promise of World Peace: To the Peoples of the World
Released in October 1985, on the eve of the United
Nations International Year of Peace, this statement
of the Universal
House of Justice, the international governing
council of the Bahá'í Faith and its
international community, was addressed "To the
Peoples of the World." Presented to over 160
heads of state and government over the past 10 years,
it outlines the major prerequisites for, as well as
the obstacles working against, the establishment of
world peace.
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Religious
tolerance
Race
unity
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The Vision of
Race Unity
A
statement on racism, America's most challenging issue.
Discusses the oneness of humanity and calls upon people
of all colors and ethnic backgrounds to heal the wounds
of racism.
A
Statement from the National Spiritual Assembly of the
Bahá’ís of the United States
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The
Power of Race Unity
A 30 minute video broadcast about four individuals who
are working toward the principle of the oneness of humankind.
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Gender
equality
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Two
Wings of a Bird
The Equality of Women and Men
A
statement about the achievement of full equality between
the sexes as being essential to human progress and the
transformation of society
A
Statement by the National Spiritual Assembly of the
Bahá'ís of the United States
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The
Bahá'í International Community
The Bahá'í
International Community has a long history of involvement
with international organizations. At League of Nations headquarters
in Geneva, an International Bahá'í Bureau, established
in 1926, served as a base for Bahá'ís participating
in League activities. In 1945 when the UN Charter was signed
in San Francisco, Bahá'í representatives were
present. In 1948 the Bahá'í International Community
registered with the UN as an international non-governmental
organization (NGO) and in 1970 was granted consultative status
(now called "special" consultative status) with
the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Consultative
status with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) followed
in 1976, and with the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
in 1989. Working relations with the World Health Organization
(WHO) were also established in 1989. Over the years, the Community
has worked closely with the UN Environment Program (UNEP),
the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO),
and the UN Development Program (UNDP).
(Taken
from the About
the Bahá'í International Community United
Nations Office)
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