"An Introduction to the Baha'i Faith" presented at UN DPI Briefing

"An Introduction to the Baha'i Faith" presented at UN DPI Briefing

New York—9 November 2011

Representatives of the Baha'i International Community’s UN Office were invited to present the principles and practices of the Baha'i Faith, as part of the Faith Series Briefings, organized by the UN Department of Public Information. See video.

The Faith Series briefings are a part of the weekly briefings organized by the Department of Public Information and co-sponsored by the UN Alliance of Civilizations. Baha'i Representatives, Bani Dugal and Ming Chong, joined Kenneth Bowers, Secretary of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States, in presenting the principles and practices of the Baha'i Faith, including the history of Baha'i engagement with the UN and the emerging patterns of Baha'i community life around the world. Dr. Thomas Uthup, Research Manager at the UN Alliance of Civilizations, introduced the work of the Alliance and Ms. Maria-Luisa Chavez, Chief of NGO Relations at the Department of Public Information, moderated the event. The presentation took place on October 20th, at the Salvation Army Auditorium. For more information about the Baha'i Faith please visit: www.bahai.org.