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IHRC complains UN over Gen Soleimani assassination
Tehran, Jan 17, IRNA - The Islamic Human Rights Commission in a letter to the United Nations filed its complaint over assassination of the IRGC Quds Force Commander Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani, urging UN to ask US be responsible for the judicial executions.
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UN: 2020 economic growth hinges on reducing trade disputes
Tehran, Jan 17, IRNA - Impacted by prolonged trade disputes, the global economy suffered its lowest growth in a decade, slipping to 2.3 per cent in 2019. The world, however, could see a slight uptick in economic activity in 2020 if risks are kept at bay, according to the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2020, which was launched on Thursday 16 January 2020.
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Pakistani FM begins diplomatic offensive at UN to ease regional tensions
Islamabad, Jan 16, IRNA -- Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi kicked off his diplomatic offensive to de-escalate tensions in the Persian Gulf by holding important meetings with the United Nations leadership in New York to discuss the issue.
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UN calls for JCPOA preservation
Tehran, Jan 15, IRNA - The United Nations urged the signers of JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) to spare no effort to maintain this agreement.
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Pakistani FM kicks off UN, US visit for regional peace
Islamabad, Jan 15, IRNA -- Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi who recently visited Iran and Saudi Arabia on special direction of Prime Minister Imran Khan to de-escalate tensions in the region has left for the UN and US in his second leg of peace initiative.
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Iran stresses its right to self-defense against any threat
New York, Jan 8, IRNA - Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Majid Takht Ravanchi in a letter to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres underlined Iran right to self-defense against any threat.
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Envoy terms IRGC commander's terror as "terrorist, criminal act"
New York, Jan 4, IRNA - Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi in a letter to the international body described the assassination of IRGC's Quds Force Commander Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani as a terrorist act.
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People in Tehran congregate to condemn assassination of Qasem Soleimani
People in Tehran congregate in front of UN office on Friday evening to condemn the assassination of martyr Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani the commander of the Quds Force by the US terrorist forces. Tehran, Iran, January 3, 2019. IRNA/Sarehdokht Soltanieh.
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IRNA-UN photo exhibit opens in Semnan
Photo exhibit showcasing collection of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) and the United Nations Office in Tehran opened in Semnan, Iran, December 24, 2019. IRNA.
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UN calls for nominations for Nelson Mandela Prize
Tehran, Dec 24, IRNA – United Nations is calling for nominations for the ‘2020 Nelson Mandela Prize’ which recognizes those who dedicate their lives to the service of humanity by promoting the purposes and principles of the United Nations while honoring Mandela’s extraordinary legacy.
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Iran originator of idea of peace, confrontation with violence in world
Semnan, Dec 22, IRNA - United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Director Maria Dotsenko said that the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented international initiatives and ideas on promoting peace and dialogue, as well as combating violence and extremism.
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Iran becomes member of IFSW UN Committee
Tehran, Dec 22, IRNA – Iran Association of Social Workers became member of the UN committee of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW).
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UN official says int'l body has solutions for climate change
Semnan, Dec 22, IRNA- The UN in Iran says the international organization has put on its agenda tackling climate change.
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Iran has unlimited options to pursue nat'l interests, envoy says
New York, Dec 20, IRNA- Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Majid Takht Ravanchi said that Iran will not be indifferent to the continuous unlawful sanctions and lack of complementary moves of the JCPOA members, adding the country will take necessary actions through unlimited options.
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Envoy: Iran deems US economic terrorism as manifestation of global tyranny
New York, Dec 19, IRNA - Iran's Representative at the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly said that the economic terrorism practiced by the US against Iran is sheer manifestation of tyranny at the international level and said that Washington and advocated of the UN's anti-Iran human rights statement benefit from the UN and its tools to exert maximum pressure on Iranians.
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UN: Social Cohesion; Recognizing Migration a Benefit that Works for all
Tehran, Dec 18, IRNA – Director-General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) António Vitorino in an article on the occasion of the International Migrants Day wrote that one should remember and respect the estimated 272 million migrants, according to United Nations Information Center (UNIC) in Tehran.
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UN Chief calls on all to bring the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration to life
Tehran, Dec 18, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on International Migration Day, 18 December 2019, urged leaders and people everywhere to bring the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration to life, so that migration works for all.
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Iranian National Center for Addiction Studies to open in Tehran
Tehran, Dec 16, IRNA - The Iranian National Center for Addiction Studies (INCAS) will be officially designated as the “Regional Capacity Building and Research Centre” in an opening ceremony to be held on 18 December 2019.
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UN Deputy Secretary-General meets Iran's FM Zarif
Tehran, Dec 15, IRNA - UN Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Peace Rosemary DiCarlo met today with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday.
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Iran's High Council responds UN human rights report
Tehran, Dec 10, IRNA -- Iran's High Council for Human Rights issued a statement in reaction to Friday's report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on recent riots in Iran which entailed large-scale allegations and baseless claims.
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UN Chief says that promotion of culture of peace and non-violence prevents risk of genocide
Tehran, Dec 9 , IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide, 9 December 2019, said by promoting a culture of peace and non-violence that includes respect for diversity and non-discrimination, we can build societies that are resilient to the risk of genocide.
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Iranian city to host UN-Iran photo exhibition
Tehran, Dec 9, IRNA- An exhibition of photos and documents demonstrating the history of UN-Iran cooperation over the past 73 years is scheduled to be held in Semnan Province during December 22-26.
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Iran blasts European states' arbitrary interpretation of UN Resolution 2231
New York, Dec 5, IRNA – Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Majid Takht Ravanchi said on Thursday that letter of the three European members of the UN Security Council is another attempt made for the arbitrary interpretation of paragraph 3 of annex B to Security Council resolution 2231 (2015).
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UN asks the world to invest $29 billion in humanity in 2020
Tehran, Dec 4, IRNA -- The United Nations has urged the world to make investments in humanity affairs.
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UN to build a sustainable, inclusive, transformative future for persons with disabilities
Tehran, Dec 3, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, 3 December 2019, reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to work with people with disabilities to build a sustainable, inclusive and transformative future in which everyone, including women, men, girls and boys with disabilities, can realize their potentials.
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Iran's delegation attends UN Climate Change confab in Madrid
Madrid, Dec 3, IRNA – Iranian delegation led by Iran's Ambassador to Spain Hassan Qashqavi took part in the 2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference.
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Iran urges fast reforms in UNSC structure, veto power
New York, Nov 26, IRNA- Iran called on the United Nations on Monday to respond to demands by its member states who ask for veto power.
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Ilam to host Iran-UN photo exhibition
Ilam, Nov 17, IRNA - The United Nations office in Iran will hold an exhibition of photos and documents on the history of its cooperation with Iran over the past 73 years in the city of Ilam in Western Iran on Wednsday November 20, it was announced on Sunday.
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Iran's envoy hails UN strong support to cause of Palestine
New York, Nov 16, IRNA – Counselor at the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations on Palestine Mohammad Reza Sahraei on Friday hailed adopting resolution in support of Palestine.
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UN will support diabetic patients, Sec-Gen Guterres says
Tehran, Nov 14, IRNA – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message to the World Diabetes Day on November 14 announced that 420m people suffer from diabetes worldwide and that the UN will support the diabetic patients in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals.