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NGOs to-do list for incoming UN relief coordinator
NGOs to-do list for incoming UN relief coordinator
July 20, 2010
IRIN consulted the heads of some of the largest NGO networks on what they thought should be the top priorities of the incoming UN Emergency Relief Coordinator (ERC) and Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs, Valerie Amos, who is expected to take up her role within two or three months.
UNHRC issues resolution condemning Israel
UNHRC issues resolution condemning Israel
June 12, 2010
Vienna, June 3, IRNA – Geneva-based UN Human Rights Council in its emergency Wednesday evening session issued a majority vote resolution condemning seriously Zionist for its attack against humanitarian peace Flotilla.
UN Sanctions Against Iran
UN Sanctions Against Iran
June 12, 2010
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Parliament Speaker voiced surprise at the UN Security Council decision to impose a fresh round of sanctions against Iran, saying that the UN move was made despite Iran's confidence-building measures.
UN chief stresses promotion of road safety
UN chief stresses promotion of road safety
May 22, 2010
Tehran, May 22, IRNA – All drivers of United Nations vehicles are now prohibited from using their mobile telephones to send text messages while driving under a new measure unveiled Wednesday by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to try to promote road safety and save lives.
Tehran Declaration as Opportunity for Other States
Tehran Declaration as Opportunity for Other States
May 22, 2010
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said that the agreement made between Iran, Brazil and Turkey on the swap of nuclear fuel was an opportunity created by Iran for the resolution of the nuclear issue.
Mothers of Detained Americans in IRAN
Mothers of Detained Americans in IRAN
May 22, 2010
TEHRAN (FNA)- Mothers of three American inmates- who were arrested by Iranian security forces in July after crossing Iran-Iraq borders illegally- met with the families of the Iranian diplomats kidnapped by the US in Iraq.
Leader: US only nuclear criminal
Leader: US only nuclear criminal
April 17, 2010
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution says the US is the one and only nuclear criminal that falsely claims to be fighting against the spread of nuclear weapons.
Nuclear summit kicks off in Iran
Nuclear summit kicks off in Iran
April 17, 2010
A much-awaited international conference on disarmament and non-proliferation of atomic weapons has started in the Iranian capital.
Justice action plan heading for oblivion
Justice action plan heading for oblivion
April 15, 2010
President Hamid Karzai has refused to extend an action plan for transitional justice which expired in March 2009 but failed to achieve most of its targets, according to human rights groups.
Human Rights Council concludes thirteenth session
Human Rights Council concludes thirteenth session
April 15, 2010
Adopts 28 Resolutions, Creates Expert Committee on Goldstone Report and Extends Mandates of Special Procedures on Right to Food, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Myanmar