Poverty
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In an exclusive interview with MNA:
Nobel Prize winner says everybody has a role for combating global poverty
TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Prof.Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee, the winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences says everybody has a role for combating global poverty. The government, multi-laterals, NGOs, INGOs, private firms and donor organizations.
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UNHRC lauds Iran's actions to enhance human rights
TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – The UN Human Rights Council has praised Iran for enacting laws and policies to uphold the rights of persons with disabilities and for efforts taken to reduce poverty.
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IRGC chief vows harsh response to any aggression against Iranian soil
TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said on Thursday that even enemies’ minor aggressive acts against Iran’s territorial integrity will be responded by a severe response.
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Brig. Gen. Salami:
Enemy to be pursued at 2nd phase of Islamic Revolution
TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of Islamic Republic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami said that enemies were ceased in the 1st phase of the Islamic Revolution and today, time is ripe to chase them at the second phase.
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By: Ramin Hossein Abadian
Bread revolution in Sudan
TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The rise of bread price along with loss of a large part of Sudan’s resources and other issues over the years have triggered protests in the African country.
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Pres. Rouhani vows to uproot poverty
TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) - In his meeting with chief executive officials, managers and directors of organizations, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on all responsible officials to take effective steps in line with eliminating poverty in the country before termination of the 12th government dubbed ‘hope and prudence’.
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Economic sanctions violate human rights, bar stable development
TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Iranian envoy to the United Nations HQ in New York addressed a UN commission on Thu. condemning economic sanctions as an obstacle to realization of stable development.
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Rouhani calls for standing together to have honorable Iran
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – In his Nowruz message, President Rouhani said the new year will be year of further development as well as employment for the youth.
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UN executive asks governments to support rural zones
ROME, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Kanayo F. Nwanze, president of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) said Tuesday in Italy that supporting the development of rural zones is a moral duty of governments around the world.
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By: Ban Ki-moon
South Sudan: A people betrayed
TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – UN Secretary General Ban has urged international organizations and South Sudan leaders to take responsibility to establish security and stability in the country as the world’s newest country.
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Ban urges ending social exclusion of poor people
TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in his message on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 17 October 2016, called for promoting poor people’s involvement in global efforts to end extreme poverty once and for all.
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By: Laleh Khajouyi
Horse, life, love
RAZ AND JARGALAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Avaz Galan Sponten lives in Ghara Ghanlou village, Raz and Jargalan County, North Khorasan province. His father was a Turkmen immigrant and horse training is their family business. Now, at age 55, he owns seven horses. Eight years ago, he lost his wife of a heart attack, but still did not lose hope and love in life. He lives in poverty, unable to prepare dowry for his two daughters. He also protects the two kids of his late brother and his elderly aunt who is both crippled and blind.