Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day, the United Nations called for recognizing the rights of people with the spectrum neurological condition, which is believed to affect 70 million people around... read more →
At the start of a United Nations conference to negotiate a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, a senior UN official highlighted that creating a world free of such... read more →
As the escalation of the conflict in Yemen enters its third year this week, the top United Nations humanitarian official has called on the parties to the conflict to commit... read more →
Univocally condemning unlawful destruction and pillaging of cultural heritage such as religious sites and artifacts, the United Nations Security Council adopted an historic resolution that is expected to strengthen protections... read more →
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women agreed on a roadmap to women’s full and equal participation in the economy as a vital step to achieving sustainable development... read more →
Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Gholam Ali Khoshroo described Nowruz or the Persian New Year as a ‘cultural perception’ that brings ‘hope, peace and prosperity’ to millions of peoples... read more →
Nowruz is the traditional Iranian festival of spring which is considered as the beginning of the New Year among Iranians. Originating in Iran’s ancient history, Nowruz is now celebrated by... read more →
Zahra Nemati, Iranian Paralympic gold medalist, to participate at UN Convention on disability rights
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist, Zahra Nemati, will participate at the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The session will be held in Geneva, Switzerland on March... read more →
With men still dominating even in countries that consider themselves progressive, the world needs more women leaders and more men standing up for gender equality, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said. “It... read more →
The top United Nations panel dealing with all aspects of narcotic drugs opened its 60th session with a focus on peace and security, as well as on helping Governments reach... read more →