Baha'i International Community
Communauté Internationale Baha'ie
Comunidad Internacional Baha'i
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History
1844, Persia, by Mirza Husayn-'Ali (1817-1892), known as Baha'u'llah, the Glory of God. Comprises members of the Baha'i Faith, an independent world religion, The Baha'i Faith is intimately linked with the Babi Faith, founded in 1844 by Mirza 'Ali-Muhammad (1819-1850), known as the Bab, who proclaimed the imminent approach of the prophet (Messenger of God) foretold by all world religions: in 1863, Baha'u'llah declared that he was this prophet. After successive banishments, he arrived in the Holy Land, where he passed away. He appointed his eldest son, 'Abdu'l-Baha (1844-1921), to succeed him in leading the Baha'i Community and in interpreting the Baha'i Writings. 'Abdu'l-Baha in turn appointed his eldest grandson, Shoghi Effendi (1896-1957), as his successor, Guardian of the Cause, and authorized interpreter of the Baha'i teachings. EU Transparency Register: 30317703883-03.
Aims
Promote and apply principles - derived from the teaching of the Baha-i Faith - which contribute to the resolution of current day challenges facing humanity and to the development of a united, peaceful, just and sustainable civilization, with the core principles including: oneness of humanity; equality of men and women; universal standard of human rights; equitable and just socio-economic development; universal education; environmental stewardship.
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Activities
Representatives actively engage in numerous committees, consultation and conferences at UN as well as other international conferences. Facilitates participation of civil society representatives in UN consultations and regularly contributes to debates regarding the strengthening of gender equality and human rights mechanisms at the UN. Monitors sessions of UN General Assembly and ECOSOC.
Structure
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English, French.
Staff
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Relationship with the United Nations dates from 1948. United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) (Special); United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF); United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment).
Relations with Inter-Governmental Organizations
Relations with 7 inter-governmental organizations.
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Relations with Non-Governmental Organizations
Relations with 15 non-governmental organizations.
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Publications
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Members in 164 countries
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Type I Classification
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UIA Org ID
F0180
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