PEACE DAY 2008 in IRAN
October 20, 2008
UNAMA Office in Iran has decided to hold this event in October in the Melal Cultural Center (Sunday 26 October, 8 am - 3 pm) and the Khavaran Cultural Center (18-21 October, 9 am - 7 pm) in Tehran. Peace cartoons designed by the Afghan artists Ali Zada, Samedi and Sargardan as well as peace posters by UNAMA, UNICEF, WFP, and UNHCR will be exhibited at these venues. London International Model United Nations 2009
October 13, 2008
The 10th Session of London International Model United Nations 2009 (LIMUN) will be held in London from 13 February to 15 February 2009.
Both newcomers and experience MUNers can look forward to fast-paced and intellectually stimulating debates with 800 other student delegates in the heart of one of the most exciting, vibrant and diverse cities in the world. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
October 21, 2008
In a group action with the cooperation of UNIC, UNA-IRAN commemorated the International Day of the Eradication of Poverty with the participation of 300843 school students. Millions Mark UN Hand-Washing Day
October 16, 2008
Millions of children around the world are marking the United Nations' first Global Handwashing Day. |
UN expands presence in Afghanistan with new office May 11, 2009 The United Nations opened its 20th office in the northern Sar-i-Pul province of Afghanistan on Saturday, continuing the world body's drive to promote development across the strife-torn nation. Plight of displaced in north-west Pakistan May 11, 2009 The United Nations refugee chief today voiced his deep concern at the plight of tens of thousands of civilians uprooted by the ongoing conflict in north-western Pakistan, as his agency steps up its humanitarian assistance to the region. Proposal at UN to criminalize defamation of Islam March 14, 2009 A new U.N. resolution circulated today by Islamic states would define any questioning of Islamic dogma as a human rights violation, intimidate dissenting voices, and encourage the forced imposition of Sharia law. Unintentional injury claims lives of children.. January 20, 2009 More thatn 2000 children die every day as a result of an unintentional, or accidental injury worldwide, United Nations Information Center said in a press release on Sunday. MDG Education Course for Teachers and Headmasters August 24, 2008 On 19 August 2008, with the cooperation of UNIC, UNA-IRAN held a one day education course entitled MDG Education Course for 35 teachers and school heads of the Education Department. This course was held with the aim of promoting UN culture. Experts from various UN agencies explained each of the eight MDG, and the access process of these Goals in Iran. Visit of Students from the PSI of France with UNA July 23, 2008 On Monday the 5th of May 2008, a meeting took place between 6 students from the Political Science Institute of France and representatives from the UNA-IRAN. The Iraqi Displacement Crisis October 16, 2008 According to the UN Refugee Agency and the International Organization for Migration in 2007, almost 5 million Iraqis had been displaced by violence in their country, the vast majority of which had fled since 2003. Over 2.8 million vacated their homes for safer areas within Iraq, while 2 million were living in Syria, Jordan, Iran, Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey and Persian Gulf States. Climate Change and IRAN October 07, 2008 According to figures, since 1970 the earth has got between 0.8 to 1 degree Celsius warmer. This has resulted in severe droughts on one hand and floods and strong storms and hurricanes to occur on the other hand. Over the last decade, we have witnessed at least eight years of drought in Iran and neighbouring countries. The drought has severe implications, particularly in grains and cereals production. One problem that people shall be faced with will be the price of cereals. Strong storms and hurricanes, and floods, and also the rising sea levels in coastal areas are other serious problems. Obstacles in the way of the notion of a WMD-free.. June 12, 2008 The notion of the elimination of WMD from the world is nothing new. It’s origin came about as a result of developments that shaped during and following the Cold War, and its most important element was the monitoring bodies, agencies and organizations on arms control and proliferation of WMD lost control. Joint Statement on Gaza January 20, 2009 From the United Nations Association of Iran, the Organization for Defending Victims of Violence (ODVV) and the United Nations Association of Edinburgh as well as 15 other Iranian NGOs. UNA-IRAN Statement on Israeli Military Aggression December 29, 2008 The United Nations Association of Iran (UNA-IRAN) strongly condemns Israeli military aggression in Gaza, and calls upon the international community – the UN in particular – to seriously raise this issue in their agenda and to adopt necessary mechanisms to prevent the continuation of these types of crimes against humanity from taking place. |