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Video statement to launch policy brief on education and COVID-19
Tehran, August 4, IRNA – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that Education is the key to personal development and the future of societies as it unlocks opportunities and narrows inequalities and it is the bedrock of informed, tolerant societies, and a primary driver of sustainable development.
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Young leaders tapped to invigorate UN's climate action plans, hold leaders to account
Tehran, July 28, IRNA - The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the names of seven young climate leaders – between the ages of 18 and 28 years old – who will advise him regularly on accelerating global action and ambition to tackle the worsening climate crisis.
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Determined path to SDGs in 2030 despite COVID-19 pandemic: UN Officials
Tehran, July 26, IRNA - As lockdowns ease in countries across Asia and the Pacific in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing is clear—a return to business, as usual, is unimaginable in a region that was already off track to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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UN Spox underlines respecting safety of civilian air travel
New York, July 25, IRNA - UN chief's spokesman Stephane Dujarric reacted to US aggression against Iranian passenger plane in Syrian airspace, saying the safety of civilian air travel should be respected.
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UN issues $10.3 billion coronavirus appeal and warns of the price of inaction
Tehran, July 20, IRNA - The UN’s Humanitarian Chief, Mark Lowcock, has called on G20 nations to act now or face a series of human tragedies more brutal and destructive than the direct health impacts of the virus as he released an updated US$10.3 billion appeal to fight the coronavirus in low-income and fragile countries.
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UN Chief: Only together can we fend off the common threat of COVID-19
Tehran, July 19, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message for Nelson Mandela International Day, 18 July 2020, said only together can we fend off the common threat of COVID and recover better.
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UN Agencies: Hunger increases across the world, achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 is in doubt
Tehran, July 19, IRNA - A new report jointly prepared by FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO shows that currently around 690 million people or 8.9 percent of the world population are hungry. Compared to the previous figures, this number is up by 10 million people in one year and by nearly 60 million in five years.
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Iran urges UN to help find kidnapped Iranian diplomats in Lebanon
New York, July 7, IRNA - Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi in a letter to UN Chief António Guterres called on the UN to help find four kidnapped Iranian diplomats in Lebanon.
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Global Wake-Up Call
Tehran, July 1, IRNA - From COVID-19 to climate disruption, from racial injustice to rising inequalities, we are a world in turmoil. At the same time, we are an international community with an enduring vision – embodied in the United Nations Charter, which marks its 75th anniversary this year. That vision of a better future — based on the values of equality, mutual respect, and international cooperation — has helped us to avoid a Third World War that would have had catastrophic consequences for life on our planet.
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UN deputy chief: JCPOA best way to ensure peace
Tehran, July 1, IRNA – United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo expressed concerns over the future of Iran nuclear deal, saying it is the best way to ensure peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program.
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UN chief urges world countries to conduct economic cooperation with Iran
New York, June 30, IRNA – The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres in his latest report on function of the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 encouraged all countries to have economic collaboration with Iran.
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UN Chief calls for a world where torture cannot happen
Tehran, June 25, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 June 2020, called on all to honour the victims of torture and commit to work to achieve a world where such abuse cannot happen.
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UN Chief terms cooperation as key to address world drug problem
Tehran, June 25, IRNA– United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, 26 June 2020, said cooperation, reliable data and evidence-based action are just as vital to addressing the many challenges posed by the world drug problem.
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UN Chief calls on governments to support widows
Tehran, June 23, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on International Widows Day, 23 June 2020, called on governments to include support for widows’ immediate needs in fiscal stimulus programmes.
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Afghan ex-envoy thanks Iran for unwavering support at UN
New York, June 23, IRNA – Former Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to UN Mahmoud Saikal thanked Iran for unwavering support for Afghanistan in the course of passing UN General Assembly resolutions and in the context of UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan at UN Security Council.
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Mousavi describes misusing UN mechanisms as shame
Tehran, June 22, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi slammed ratification of resolution on the human rights situation in Iran, saying adopting dual standards and misusing UN mechanisms is a source of shame for its supporters.
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UN chief says “we stand in unity and solidarity with refugees”
Tehran, June 20, IRNA – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on World Refugee Day, 20 June 2020, said that today and every day, we stand in unity and solidarity with refugees and recognize our fundamental obligation to shelter those fleeing war and persecution.
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UN calls on youths to share their views & suggestions about UN’s future role
The United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, the Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on the Commemoration of the United Nations’ 75th Anniversary and Devex, are excited to announce the launch of an Essay Competition for the best essay by a young person on the topic ‘The Future We Want, The UN We Need’.
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UN warns against perpetration of sexual violence in conflict
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, 19 June 2020 said perpetrators of sexual violence in conflict must be held accountable to their crimes.
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UN: Land degradation affects some 3.2 billion people
Tehran, June 17, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, 17 June 2020, while warning that land degradation affects some 3.2 billion people, said by restoring 100 million hectares of degraded land, food security is maintained, households kept afloat and jobs created.
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Excluding Saudi coalition from blacklist of child rights violators disgusting: Spox
Tehran, June 16, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi criticized the United Nations' dual approach to human rights, he said it was disgusting to remove Saudi coalition from the blacklist of child rights violators.
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UN senior African officials offer hatred over systematic racism & brutality
Tehran, June 16, IRNA - A desperate yearning for a long-departed mother. Reaching deep from the bowels of fragile humanity. Grasping for breath. Begging for mercy. The entire world heard the tragic cry. The family of nations saw his face pounded against the harsh tarmac. Unbearable pain in broad daylight. A neck buckling under the knee and weight of history. A gentle giant, desperately clinging to life. Yearning to breathe free. Till his last breath.
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FAO highlights importance of promoting sustainable land management practices
Tehran, June 16, IRNA - The Representation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the Islamic Republic of Iran commemorates World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2020, highlighting the importance of promoting sustainable production and consumption.
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UN Chief calls for supporting migrants
Tehran, June 16, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on the International Day of Family Remittances, 16 June 2020, appealed to people everywhere to support migrants, who are among the engines of the global economy and make crucial contributions to well-being across the world.
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Envoy terms Iranian origin of arms as fallacy
Tehran, June 13, IRNA - Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi in a message reacted to the UN secretariat claims, saying Iranian origin of arms is a fallacy.
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UN chief urges int'l community to turn COVID-19 crisis into sustainable peace
Tehran, June 13, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in a message called on the global community to turn coronavirus crisis into sustainable peace
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Iran questions validity of UN chief's report
Tehran, June 12, IRNA -- Permanent Mission of Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, New York, rejected the UN secretary general's report on the implementation of the Security Council resolution 2231 as flawed and inaccurate.
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Iran strongly rejects UN secretariat's claims
Tehran, June 12, IRNA -- The Islamic Republic of Iran categorically rejects the allegations of the UN Secretariat, which is clearly under political pressure from the US and Saudi regimes, and expresses its deep concern over the abuse of the UN Secretariat for political purposes, Iran's foreign ministry in a statement said.
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UN chief calls on global community to expand digital cooperation
Tehran, June 11, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres presented on Thursday a set of recommended actions for the international community to help ensurethat all people are connected, respected, and protected in the digital age.
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Zarif: US has no right to abuse UN, IAEA to vilify Iran
Tehran, June 11, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message referred to US’ attempts to escalate tensions with Iran, saying it has no right to abuse UN and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to vilify Iran.