Iran’s FM Zarif called on developed countries to fulfill their commitments on the provision of financial resources, technology transfer and capacity-building without politicizing that process. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad... read more →
A committee of United Nations experts has completed its annual evaluation of the situation of people in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, hearing serious concerns about Israel’s human rights record, including... read more →
If the world is to eradicate poverty, address climate change and build peaceful, inclusive societies for all by 2030, greater efforts are needed to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development... read more →
Globally, nearly 13 million infants – almost one in ten – did not receive any vaccinations last year, putting them at serious risk of potentially fatal diseases, the United Nations... read more →
Civilians lives – including those of women and children – continue to be lost at record high levels amid a worsening toll of suicide attacks, the United Nations mission in... read more →
Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif and the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have met in New York. Zarif and Guterres discussed latest developments in the region and... read more →
Opening the high-level segment of the annual forum designed to discuss implementation of the anti-poverty agenda, top United Nations officials stressed the importance of multilateralism to address global problems. “Solidarity... read more →
The UN is paying tribute to the Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani who passed away on Saturday at the age of 40. Mirzakhani was the first woman to receive the prestigious... read more →
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres called upon “all Member States to support further pursuit of this historic agreement,” referring to Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan... read more →
Faith central to hope and resilience, highlights UN chief, launching initiative to combat atrocities
Voicing concern over the abuse of religion to justify incitement to violence and discrimination, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the importance of religious leaders in preventing violence and contributing to peace... read more →