Disregard for human rights is a “disease,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres yesterday told the opening session of the UN Human Rights Council, urging Member States to uphold the rights of all... read more →
The United Nations health agency has published its first-ever catalog of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that pose the greatest threat to human health. The list of priority pathogens consisting of 12 families of bacteria... read more →
TEHRAN – The Iranian capital, Tehran, is playing host to an international conference on narcotics trafficking in an attempt to rally support for more global cooperation against illicit drugs. Titled... read more →
UN Undersecretary General Erik Solheim said that Iran has managed to raise the issue of dust storm at international level and urge other countries to take practical measures to solve... read more →
Iranian Association of United Nations Studies (IAUNS) in partnership with UNIC Tehran organized a seminar on “Role of Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in fulfilling UN Charter’s goals” for university professors, students... read more →
United Nations human rights experts are calling for strong, urgent action by States to ensure that people around the world can enjoy the human right to live in environments free... read more →
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, the United Nations health agency reported, estimating that it affects more than 300 million people worldwide – the majority of them women,... read more →
The complex crisis in Yemen continues to deepen, with United Nations agencies reporting that perhaps one million people who had fled for safety are returning to their homes mainly due... read more →
Since the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy has framed the current work of the UN to support and show solidarity to victims of terrorism and their families, UN Information Center (UNIC)-Tehran decided to mark jointly... read more →
Last year, Thinkers & Doers – an organization dedicated to promoting change and influence – initiated a survey spanning the Arab region to assess the main trends of philanthropy. The... read more →