New UN Resident Coordinator in Iran presents credentials
The newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator (RC), Stefan Priesner, presented his credentials to Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hossein Amirabdollahian at a…
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Iran has made significant progress in promoting women’s empowerment: UN
Tehran, April 12, IRNA – UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative Gary Lewis said here on Sunday that this year, the…
UN Resident Coordinator calls public planners to align Iran 2026 Vision with Sustainable Development Goals
“The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran can demonstrate leadership – among the community of nations – by seeking – from…
The looming death of Lake Uromiyeh – and what it means for Iran
REPRINTIn commemoration of World Wetlands Week we are re-posting an Op-Ed written by the UN Resident Coordinator in the Islamic Republic of…
Changes in social policy can help to fight cancer
On 26th January, Vice-President Madam Ebtekar, senior government officials and distinguished medical professionals and the United Nations Resident Coordinator, met to discuss solutions…
Iran-UN Friendship Association inaugurated in Tehran
“It is far better than speaking the same language, that we take the time to fully understand one another.” (Rumi) UN Resident…
UNDP supports North Khorasan’s effort to prevent environmental degradation
“We are in great danger. Even just in terms of the water problem we face in this country. I have travelled to…
“Air pollution has now emerged as a silent killer” says UN Official in Iran
Waking up to thick, grey smog covering the city and commuting behind facemasks has sadly become a daily routine in Tehran. Eyes…
Private sector joins forces to save Asiatic Cheetah
The partnership between Dana Insurance Company and the Conservation of the Asiatic Cheetah Project (CACP) is a perfect example of the positive results…
“It is not too late to save the Asiatic Cheetah”: UN Resident Coordinator in Iran
“It is not too late to save the Asiatic Cheetah, whose only remaining natural habitat is here in Iran,” said the UN…
Obituary: Ahmad Zangiabadi (1965-2014) chemical weapons victim from the Iran-Iraq war
Introduction to this story by the UN Resident Coordinator in Iran The United Nations, in its mandate to promote peace, has ardently…
World AIDs day 2014: an opportunity to close the gap
In the run up to the World AIDS Day (WAD), on 29 November 2014 a media conference was hosted by Khabaronline in which the…
69th anniversary of UN Charter’s entry into force celebrated in Tehran
24 October has been celebrated as United Nations (UN) Day since 1948. UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force…
Fighting spread of particles in the air, a UN priority, UN official
Tehran, Oct 27, IRNA – The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Iran Gary Lewis said on Monday fighting particles spread in the…
UN envoy calls for international focus on President Rouhani proposal
Tehran, Oct 26, IRNA – The UN resident coordinator in Iran Gary Lewis called for international focus on the proposal of the…
UN deputy secretary general to visit Tehran: Envoy
Tehran, Oct 25, IRNA – Prior to the upcoming visit of the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Jan Eliasson, to…
Art for Humanity
Across the world, one person in nine goes to sleep hungry every night. It is true that according to The State of…
“Tourists are messengers of peace” says Iran’s First Vice-President
At a symposium in Tehran, policymakers, programmers, government officials, private activists and UN officials from across the globe in order to clear…
Feeding the world, caring for the earth
Speaking at a ceremony commemorating the World Food Day 2014 in Tehran, the UN’s Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)…
‘Educate children with a culture of peace’ – UN Resident Coordinator in I.R. Iran
TEHRAN, 7 October 2014— ‘To prevent violence, we must develop a culture of peace in the minds of our children.’ This was…
Slum dwellers: the focus of this year’s World Habitat Day
TEHRAN, 6 October 2014 — ‘Voices from the Slums’ is the theme for the World Habitat Day 2014, which was celebrated –…
“A warmer climate will increase the risk of flooding” says UN Resident Coordinator in Iran
According to the 2012 report by United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, disasters are occurring with greater frequency and severity than…
International Day of Peace commemorated with call to “build a culture of peace”
Every year, the International Day of Peace is celebrated on 21 September. The theme of this year’s International Day of Peace is…
“Iran’s Game Guards are heroes” says UN head in Iran
Day and night, our planet and its beautiful natural resources are guarded by individuals who give new meaning to the words sacrifice,…
Iran’s water scarcity
Disclaimer: All the articles or news stories posted here portray the views and opinions of their respective publications or news agencies. UN…
UN official praises Iran’s anti-drug efforts
A United Nations official has praised Iran’s efforts to fight against drug trafficking following the arrest of a local smuggling gang, Press…
Envoy: UN ready to assist Iran with natural disasters
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UN resident coordinator in Iran voiced the global body’s preparedness for providing Iran with whatever assistance needed in the…