Strong Families Program focuses on seven provinces

TEHRAN – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has implemented the second phase of Strong Families Program in seven provinces of the country in a bid to strengthen family structures and enhance community resilience.

Water scarcity haunting Hour al-Azim

Hour al-Azim wetland in the southwestern Khuzestan province is grappling with a severe shortage of water.

Armenia to host Iranian knowledge-based delegation

TEHRAN –Supported by the vice-presidency for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy, a delegation of Iranian knowledge-based firms will be dispatched to Armenia to showcase the latest technological accomplishments of the country and explore markets for Iranian products.

Iran aims to promote women’s economic, social empowerment: VP

TEHRAN – Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, has stated that the current administration focuses on empowering women in social and economic areas, as well as improving their access to social services and facilities through implementing certain national programs.

Intl. congress on health in emergencies, disasters to be held

TEHRAN –Tehran will host the tenth international congress on health in emergencies and disasters from November 23 to 25.

UNICEF, Book City join hands to foster children's well-being

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Book City Institute have signed a three-year agreement to promote children’s welfare and rights across the country.

Iranian team grabs gold medal at INO 2024

TEHRAN – Isfahan University of Technology, representing Iran, won the gold medal at the second International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO 2024), which was held from October 17 to 18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

UNDP honors Iranian recipient of Equator Prize 2024

TEHRAN –In a ceremony held by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday, Miras Parishan Kazeroon (MPK), an Iranian Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), was honored as one of the winners of the prestigious Equator Prize 2024.

Natanz, a hub of saffron in central Iran

Natanz county in the central province of Isfahan is known as the hub of saffron production in the region.

Women hold over 24% share of inventions in Iran

TEHRAN –According to Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, women account for more than 24 percent of inventions in the country, compared to the global average of 17 percent.

Iranian female scholars shine in BRICS startups contest

TEHRAN –Four Iranian women namely Azam Karami, Mahvash Abyari, Marzieh Ebrahimi, and Seyedeh Fateme Hosseini have been chosen among the winners of the BRICS Women’s Startups Contest 2024.

Environmentally friendly streetlights installed in refugee settlements

TEHRAN –The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in cooperation with the National Organization for Migration (NOM), has installed 3,601 solar-powered streetlights across 11 settlements and four neighborhoods with large refugee populations in Iran to respond to safety concerns in an environmentally friendly and climate-safe way.

Iranian students top Eurasia FIRA Open competition 2024

TEHRAN -Students of Iran University of Science and Technology have managed to win first place in Eurasia Federation of International RoboSports Association (FIRA) Open competition 2024.

Iran taking part in 2nd Intl. Nanotechnology Olympiad

TEHRAN –The second International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO) is being held from October 17-18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with participants from Iran.

Solduz wetland hosting white-fronted geese

TEHRAN –The first flock of lesser white-front geese has been spotted in Solduz wetland in Naqadeh county, northwestern West Azarbaijan province.

'Antimicrobial resistance, a silent pandemic'

TEHRAN –Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest challenges in the health sector. Known as a silent pandemic, AMR is capable of affecting the whole world in the not-too-distant future, the head of the health ministry’s division of communicable disease control has said.

Cow-calf vaccination against lumpy skin

A vaccination program against lumpy skin disease is being carried out in Khuzestan province.

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Safe driving, a social responsibility

TEHRAN –The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is held on the third Sunday in November each year, falling on November 17 this year.

WIPO 2024 releases Iran’s ranking based on GII report

TEHRAN –The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has published the Global Innovation Index (GII) report based on which Iran’s innovation capabilities are ranked in seven criteria that include institutions, human capital and research, infrastructure, market sophistication, business sophistication, knowledge and technology output, and creative output.

Tehran, Ashgabat discuss ways to foster ties in ICT

TEHRAN –In a meeting held on Thursday in Ashgabat, Iranian and Turkmen officials explored the potential for expanding joint efforts in information and communication technology (ICT).

IRCS volunteers shine at Solferino Academy competition 2024

TEHRAN –The four projects proposed by volunteers of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) have been selected among top 100 projects presented in Solferino Academy competition.

Academy of Sciences of Iran elected as AASSA vice-president

TEHRAN –The Academy of Sciences of Iran has been elected as the vice president of the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA).

Winners of Science Promotion Award honored

TEHRAN – The winners of the 25th edition of the Science Promotion Award were announced and honored on Thursday, the last day of Science Promotion Week.

DOE discusses environmental issues with UNFCCC, ECO

TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), in separate meetings with Simon Stiell, the executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and Asad Majeed Khan, the secretary general of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), have explored ways to boost international and regional cooperation.

One thousand Afghan prisoners to be repatriated

TEHRAN – Iran is planning to send over a total of 1,000 Afghan prisoners back to their home country within the next two months.

Botanical garden hosting chrysanthemum festival

The National Botanical Garden in western Tehran is hosting a festival of chrysanthemum flowers which will run through December 15.

Iran to mark Antimicrobial Resistance week

TEHRAN –Health ministry is planning to observe Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) week from November 18 to 24 to highlight avoiding the irrational prescription of antibiotics.

‘COP29 decisions should help reduce climate change impacts’

TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, has said the decisions that will be adopted by the representatives of the countries attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, should contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change.

Bill on women's dignity yet to be approved

TEHRAN –It has been four years since a bill on protecting women’s dignity against violence was first submitted to the parliament for approval. However, the bill is still in the process of beig approved.