Month: October 2021

UN-backed initiative reached 4.6 million children in ‘crisis within a crisis’

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic devastated education systems throughout the world, making the year even more difficult for youngsters already…

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Pandemic impact ‘tip of the iceberg’ after years of neglecting child mental health

COVID-19 has taken a toll on the mental health of children and young people, and impacts could be felt for…

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UN chief promotes ‘enormous’ benefits of greener cities

For the UN Secretary-General, the benefits of making cities more environmentally friendly are “enormous”, and include reduced climate risk, more jobs, and better health and well-being.  “City leadership in using…

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New United Nations Resident Coordinator in Iran presents credentials

The newly appointed UN RC, Mr. Stefan Priesner, presented his credentials to Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Hossein Amirabdollahian.…

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