To mark the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, considered the blueprint on women’s rights and empowerment, UN Women today announced its new multigenerational campaign, “Generation Equality: Realizing women’s rights for an equal future”.Read More
Gao is still one of the most dangerous places in Mali. In 2014, one year after the region was freed from the extremists, a small hut was built in Gao, surrounded by larger buildings and barely visible from the street. Anyone who passes through the driveway and enters the hut in the middle of the...Read More
In a separate meeting with President Rouhani, the past year performance and the new year's programs of the four Vice Presidencies, including the Vice Presidency for Women and Family Affairs, were examined.Read More
– The risk of breast cancer can be reduced by consuming a diet that is rich in coffee, fruits and vegetables, according to a new research. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Navarra and the University of Jaen, both in Spain, found that certain foods may protect against the risk of post-menopausal...Read More
Every year, by late April, thousands of holidaymakers start to visit Kashan or its neighboring villages, where many local rosewater festivals take center stage in the central Iranian region. The distillation ceremonies, which are commonly known as “Golab-giri”, are usually running through to mid-June. Visitors may revel in lush flower gardens or witness how...Read More
Vietnam qualified for the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 Finals despite a 2-1 defeat against Korea Republic, with Iran narrowly denied despite their earlier 5-1 win against Lebanon on Tuesday. Vietnam had cause to celebrate after they sealed qualification for the Finals ahead of Iran by virtue of their lower fair play points,...Read More
Although United Nations Regional Commissions have been in existence for more than 70 years, for the first time ever, each one is currently headed by a woman designated by Secretary-General António Guterres.Read More
Almost two decades following the adoption of United Nations Security Council resolution 1325, significant progress has been made in advancing the women, peace and security agendaRead More
