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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.