Saturday, 28 September , 2024
Exploring the human side of war: Part 1 26 Sep 2023

Exploring the human side of war: Part 1

The Iran-Iraq war, also known as the Sacred Defense, was a brutal conflict that took place between the two countries from 1980 to 1988. The war had a profound impact on both countries, resulting in significant loss of life, economic devastation, and social upheaval.

MHPSS aims to facilitate youth employability 25 Sep 2023

MHPSS aims to facilitate youth employability

Enhanced Mental Health, and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) provided through a skill-building workshop by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) aimed to facilitate young people's employability.

Iran calls for immediate action to save Caspian Sea 23 Sep 2023

Iran calls for immediate action to save Caspian Sea

Ali Salajeqeh, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), has said the current environmental problems of the Caspian Sea require urgent and coordinated action by the five littoral states bordering the sea.

Iran’s leadership in combating SDSs is promising: ESCAP official 21 Sep 2023

Iran’s leadership in combating SDSs is promising: ESCAP official

Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, head of the United Nations Economic and Social Council for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP), has said that Iran's guidance and leadership in dealing with the global phenomenon of sand and dust storms (SDSs) is promising.

Iran, Turkey to boost technological co-op 20 Sep 2023

Iran, Turkey to boost technological co-op

The Turkish ambassador to Iran, Hicabi Kirlangic, and the Iranian deputy science minister, Vahid Haddadi-Asl, have stressed boosting technological cooperation, particularly joint scientific collaboration.

ICRC, IRCS welcome inking co-op MOU 19 Sep 2023

ICRC, IRCS welcome inking co-op MOU

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) have welcomed signing a five-year memorandum of understanding in order to give a boost to bilateral ties.

Financial aid to restore Lake Urmia not affected by sanctions: UNDP rep 17 Sep 2023

Financial aid to restore Lake Urmia not affected by sanctions: UNDP rep

Claudio Providas, the UNDP resident representative in Iran, has said that sanctions have had no effect on providing financial support to protect Iran's wetlands and revive Lake Urmia, in particular.

World Cleanup Day: Let’s Do It World 17 Sep 2023

World Cleanup Day: Let’s Do It World

September 16 marks World Cleanup Day. This year, it has developed a new theme, "Let's Do It World," for managing solid waste and cleaning up litter from forests, rivers, streets, and beaches.

Creating a fund necessary to tackle SDSs: UN envoy 13 Sep 2023

Creating a fund necessary to tackle SDSs: UN envoy

Stefan Priesner, the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Iran, has said creating a fund is a necessity to address the issue of sand and dust storms.

Tehran conference: FAO calls for global action to combat SDS 11 Sep 2023

Tehran conference: FAO calls for global action to combat SDS

To tackle the rising issue of sand and dust storms (SDS), which affect over 150 countries across the world, coordinated global efforts are crucial, said AbdulHakim Elwaer, FAO Assistant Director-General, and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa at the International Conference on Combating Sand and Dust Storms in Tehran.