TEHRAN – The University of Tehran will play host to a conference titled ‘Global Coalition against Scientific Apartheid’ with the aim of promoting peace, justice, security, and health in the world.

The event will be held tomorrow on the occasion of ‘World Science Day for Peace and Development’, which is marked annually on November 10, ISNA reported.

The main themes of the conference include "Scientific justice, international law, and sanctions", "Scientific apartheid and legal strategies to deal with it", "Examples of scientific apartheid in the world", "Apartheid and scientific justice in the world", "Science and technology in the service of peace", "Scientific apartheid; peace, justice, security and global health" and "Scientific apartheid, oppressive system, and oppressed nations".

The University of Tehran, the Majlis (Iranian parliament), the Secretariat of the Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Commission of UNESCO in Iran, the Secretariat of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly, the Islamic Azad University, and the World Islamic Peace Forum are among the sponsors of the conference.

World Science Day for Peace and Development

The World Science Day for Peace and Development aims to strengthen public awareness of the role of science in peaceful and sustainable societies; promote national and international solidarity for shared science between countries; renew national and international commitment to the use of science for the benefit of societies; draw attention to the challenges faced by science in raising support for the scientific endeavor.

By linking science more closely with society, the Day aims to ensure that citizens are kept informed of developments in science. It also underscores the role scientists play in broadening our understanding of the remarkable, fragile planet we call home and in making our societies more sustainable.

It also offers the opportunity to mobilize all actors around the topic of science for peace and development – from government officials to the media to school pupils. UNESCO strongly encourages all to join in celebrating World Science Day for Peace and Development by organizing their own event or activity on the day.

In this regard, Science Promotion Week’ is celebrated in Iran from November 11 to 16 by holding various programs, IRNA reported.

Introducing science recounts of natural phenomena, plant, and animal species in each climate, along with recounts on regional traditions and customs; the coexistence of man and nature; and efforts of local communities to deal with environmental problems are parts of the festival.

It coincided with the beginning of the ninth festival of ‘Science for All’ which kicked off virtually on November 11 under the theme of "Biological-Cultural Diversity".

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