Month: February 2018

FAO Assists Iran to strengthen capacities toward sustainable growth of oil-seed crops

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is organizing a two-week (19 February – 2 March 2018) special…

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UNESCO and ECO Cultural Institute celebrate International Mother Language Day 2018

In 1999, UNESCO declared that 21 February be regarded as International Mother Language Day. To mark the 19th celebration of…

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In Geneva, UN chief urges new push to free world from nuclear weapons

Warning that nuclear weapons pose catastrophic risks to human life and the environment, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday…

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Impact of Afghanistan’s fourth consecutive year of war on civilians ‘far too high’ – UN report

More than 10,000 civilians have lost their lives or suffered injuries during 2017, according to the latest report by the United…

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UN receives 40 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse in last quarter of 2017

The United Nations has received 40 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse across its entities and implementing partners for the last three…

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Funding urgently needed to prevent collapse of Gaza health system

WHO and health partners urgently require US$ 11.2 million to fill priority health needs for 1.27 million people in Gaza…

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UN chief extends condolences to people, Government of Iran in wake of tragic plane crash

Deeply saddened to learn of the tragic airplane accident today near Yasuj, Iran, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has extended…

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Ahead of Social Justice Day, UN agency calls for fair labour migration governance

“Most migration today is linked, directly or indirectly, to the search for decent work opportunities,” said UN International Labour Organization…

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Sustained imports needed to reduce the risk of Famine in 2018

Yemen faces a risk of Famine (IPC Phase 5) given the potential for the recent blockade to resume and drastically…

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The 14th International Energy Exhibition held in Kish with UNIDO Support

The 14th International Energy Exhibition (Kish Enex 2018) opened on Kish Island with UNIDO’s support and the participation of over…

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