Month: April 2021

Restoration begins on UNESCO-tagged Soltaniyeh Dome

Three restoration workshops have been set up at the UNESCO-tagged Soltaniyeh Dome in northwestern Zanjan province, the provincial tourism chief…

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Key workers need greater protections amidst COVID fight, new ILO report warns

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the workplace dangers faced by key workers who need far greater protection to do their jobs safely,…

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New UN-led global immunization push aims to save more than 50 million lives

A UN-led global immunization strategy was unveiled on Monday to reach more than 50 million children who have missed lifesaving jabs against…

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WHO: 90 percent of countries’ health services continue to be disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic

Over one year into the COVID-19 pandemic and 90% of countries are still reporting one or more disruptions to essential…

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World Book and Copyright Day celebrates the ‘fundamental importance’ of literature

At a period of global uncertainty and confinement, books open the door to freedom, transporting readers beyond time and borders,…

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UNESCO to assess Iran’s “land of caravanserais” for world heritage

Caravanserais in the city of Miami, which is known as the “land of caravanserais” in Iran, are being prepared to…

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Human rights experts demand UAE provide ‘meaningful information’ on Sheikha Latifa

United Nations independent human rights experts on Tuesday demanded that the United Arab Emirates provide “meaningful information” on the fate…

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Rights experts condemn UK racism report attempting to ‘normalize white supremacy’

UN independent human rights experts on Monday denounced a government-backed report into racism in the United Kingdom, saying that it…

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UN chief: World on the verge of climate ‘abyss’, as temperature rise continues

The Earth’s temperature continues to rise unabated, with 2020 being one of the three warmest years on record, as extreme…

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Guterres urges cities to embrace ‘generational opportunity’ for climate action, sustainable development

The United Nations Secretary-General, on Friday, called for a “revolution” in urban planning and urban transport to beat back impacts…

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