1. 2023-2026. BWNS Podcasts: Conversations and Insights from the Field. Bahá'í World News Service. Links to 46 interviews highlighting how Bahá’í individuals and communities worldwide apply spiritual principles to education, governance, equality, and social transformation, fostering unity and the betterment of society. Video and audio available. Audio.
2. 2022-2023. Concept Notes. Author unknown. 18 essays from the Office of Public Affairs of Bahá'ís of India website, on a variety of topics related to family, women, children, peace, equality, diversity, religion, culture, and the arts. Essays.
3. 2022. Need for an Integrative Conceptual Framework for Addressing Mental Health Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic, The. Bayan Jalalizadeh. Overview of the state of mental health and illness in the world during the Covid pandemic, summary of the prevailing frameworks and practices, and a potential framework which could guide a response to current mental health challenges. Articles.
4. 2022. Hacia un marco conceptual para la acción y el discurso: estudio de caso de la Oficina de Asuntos Públicos española ante la crisis de la Covid-19. Sergio Garcia Magarino. Este artículo explora algunos de los aprendizajes que la Oficina de Asuntos Públicos (OAP) de la comunidad bahá'í de España obtuvo en sus esfuerzos por contribuir al discurso público en los espacios nacionales desde 2014. Articles.
5. 2021-04-27. Covid-19 Vaccination Guidance. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States. Bahá'ís should follow the counsel of medical and other scientific experts, and consider their social responsibilities and the common good. In large gatherings, responsible institutions should require full vaccination of all attendees. NSA-letters.
6. 2021-02. Reflections of Our Values: Digital Technologies and a Just Transition. Bahá'í International Community. A statement to the 59th session of the Commission for Social Development on technological innovation, consultation on technological adoption, and working inclusively between communities and governments. BIC.
7. 2020-2021. Vaccination and Covid-19: Six Letters Regarding Issues of Vaccination in 2020 and 2021. Universal House of Justice. Five letters sent in 2020 and 2021 on contemporary issues regarding vaccination, prefaced by letter from the National Spiritual Assembly of the United States. While not all directly mention Covid-19, they are all likely inspired by the topic. UHJ-letters.
8. 2020-04-08. Covid-19 and Bahá'í Burial. Universal House of Justice. As Bahá'í laws emphasize hygiene and protection, Bahá'ís may refrain from certain funeral and burial observances for those who have died from the coronavirus disease, in order to avoid exposure, and are encouraged to follow advice from health authorities. UHJ-letters.

1. 2020-04-08 — In a letter to a National Spiritual Assembly The Universal House of Justice clarified burial during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. [8 April 2020]
2. 2020-04-11 — The Iranian government released a number of prisoners of conscience in the country as a result of health risks associated with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This included several Baha'is imprisoned purely for their religious beliefs. However, other Bahá'ís remained in prison, raising increasing concern for their health. [BIC News Release]
3. 2020-07-10 — In a message to an individual the Universal House of Justice stated that a Bahá'í was required to obey the civil laws mandating vaccination. [10 July 2020]
4. 2020-12-08 — In a letter to an individual on the advisability of taking the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine the Universal House of Justice stated that the friends should follow the counsel of medical and other scientific experts. [12 December 2020]
5. 2020-12-15 — In a letter to an individual the Universal House of Justice stated that an individual Bahá'í could not refuse a governmental mandate of vaccination on religious grounds. [15 December 2020]
6. 2021-02-11 — In a message to an individual the Universal House of Justice responded to the question as to what a Bahá'í is to do in face of the misinformation that is so common in the world today. They quoted Bahá'u'lláh:

   In these days truthfulness and sincerity are sorely afflicted in the clutches of falsehood, and justice is tormented by the scourge of injustice.

   as well as:

   ...thou shalt see with thine own eyes and not through the eyes of others, and shalt know of thine own knowledge and not through the knowledge of thy neighbour.

   They encouraged us to rely on science and the independent investigation of truth but not to let differing opinions among the believers lead to division. [11 February 2021]

7. 2021-02-26 — In a letter to a National Spiritual Assembly the Universal House of Justice addressed the question of vaccination calling it a "social responsibility" and concluded that ultimately it it an individual decision whether to take it or not. [26 February 2021]
8. 2021-04-27 —
   The National Spiritual Assembly of the United States provided guidance on the question of the vaccination for the coronavirus. They included five letters from the Universal House of Justice on the subject. [27 April 2021]
   • [10 July 2020]
   • [8 December 2020]
   • [15 December 2020]
   • [11 February 2021]
   • [26 February 2021]
9. 2021-10-16 —
   Because of the global health crisis the Parliament was a virtual event. It was unique in that it took place over 48 hours, it hosted three regional symposiums and was the first Parliament to be hosted completely online. The theme was the Opening our Hearts to the World: Compassion in Action.. There were 4,317 attendees from 79 countries in 21 languages. [Virtual]
   • See the Visual Statement of the Parliament.

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