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  Baha'u'llah We have enjoined upon all mankind to establish the  Most Great Peace  - the surest of all means for the protection of humanity. The sovereigns of the world should, with one accord, hold fast thereunto, for this is the supreme instrument that can ensure the security and welfare of all peoples and nations. They, verily, are the manifestations of the power of God and the daysprings of His authority. We beseech the Almighty that He may graciously assist them in that which is conducive to the well-being of their subjects. A full explanation regarding this matter hath been previously set forth by the Pen of Glory; well is it with them that act accordingly. Let not a man glory in this, that he loves his country; let him rather glory in this, that he loves his kind. Praise be to God that thou has attained! Thou has come to see a prisoner and an exile. We desire but the good of the world and happiness of the nations; yet they deem us a stirrer up of strife and sedition wor

Bahais Under the Provision of Covenant advocates for Gender Equality   Amanda Ellis, a former New Zealand Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, explains the progress made over the past quarter century in narrowing gender disparities and describes the lessons learned. What are the factors that explain the persistence of gender inequality and what is the price we pay for the multiple forms of discrimination against women throughout the world? Why are women´s economic and political empowerment so vital to human prosperity and security and does COVID-19 augur new opportunities for enhancing the role of women in decision making? A broad ranging discussion with one of the world´s leading advocates for the idea that gender equality is not just an issue of protecting women´s human rights, but that expanding the set of opportunities open to her will be a powerful catalyst for human development.  https://globalgovernanceforum.org/podcast/gender-equality-driver-human-prosperity/