World Autism Awareness Day: Advancing Neurodiversity, UN SDGs

TEHRAN – Celebrated on April 2, World Autism Awareness Day aims to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and promote inclusion and support for autistic individuals.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Involving youth in urban decision-making to foster resilient cities

TEHRAN –It is estimated that 60 percent of the world population will live in urban areas by 2030, and up to 60 percent of them will be individuals under the age of 18.

FAO, Iran foster innovation and technology to strengthen saffron industry

TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, inaugurated a project today, aiming to enhance the transparency, authenticity, and sustainability of food supply chains in Iran with a focus on the saffron industry.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Building our common future with innovation and creativity

TEHRAN –To build a common future for everyone and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we must seek innovative solutions that benefit all members of society.

UNWTO unveils priorities for rural tourism development

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has recently released a report that defines the status of rural tourism in its member states aimed at identifying the main challenges and opportunities in the path of rural tourism development.

27 Iranian universities among world's most influential

TEHRAN – The 2022 edition of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, based on universities’ contributions to delivering the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), listed 27 Iranian universities.

UNWTO initiative seeks to recover tourism

TEHRAN – The World Tourism Organization has called on start-ups to join its initiative named “Awake Tourism Challenge” aimed to help recover the global tourism sector.