About the Bahá'í Principles

The Oneness of MankindUniversal PeaceIndependent Investigation of TruthThe Common Foundation of All ReligionsThe Essential Harmony of Science and ReligionThe Equality of Women and MenElimination of Prejudice of All KindsUniversal Compulsory EducationA Spiritual Solution to Economic ProblemsA Universal Auxiliary LanguageAbout the Bahá'í PrinciplesVideo Content

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Education and Instruction of Women

Women have equal rights with men upon earth; in religion and society they are a very important element. As long as women are prevented from attaining their highest possibilities, so long will men be unable to achieve the greatness which might be theirs.

('Abdu'l-Bahá: Paris Talks, Page: 133)

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The entrance to the Seat of the Universal House of Justice, the home of the Bahá'í Faith's international governing body, which will be elected this month by postal ballot by electors in 178 countries.
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View a larger picture. Among the official guests at the jubilee were Queen Elizabeth's representative to the Cook Islands, Frederick Goodwin, and his wife, Ina Goodwin, the former representative, Sir Apenera Short and Lady Short, and Prime Minister Robert Woonton with his wife, Sue Woonton.

Also present were traditional tribal chiefs and a representative from the country's Religious Advisory Council.

During his address, Sir Apenera commended the organizers of the jubilee, and the Bahá'ís in general.

"I praise you Bahá'ís for bringing your religion to the Cook Islands," Sir Apenera said.

"I pray God to take you to another 50 years, and God will make that happen."

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