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International Mother Language Day, 18 February 2019
On 18 February 2019, the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO and the Cultural Heritage and Tourism Research Center jointly celebrated the International Mother Language Day at the National Museum of Iran.
Children and cyberspace; how to deal with cyberbullying?
Do we have the power to cope with cyberspace? Many experts believe that the answer is negative. A number of children experts and professionals discussed the ways to use cyberspace as a capacity during a meeting on last Wednesday.
Black pupils' schooling ‘dumbed down’ in England ‘over special needs’
Many black pupils in England are having their education dumbed down after being wrongly identified as having one of a range special needs, a study said.
Deaf children in England fall behind at school, says charity
Deaf children in England are falling behind their classmates from primary school through to General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) — an academic qualification, generally taken in a number of subjects by pupils in secondary education in the UK — analysis by the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) showed.
Yazd hosting intl. workshop on earthen architecture
The historical Iranian city of Yazd is hosting an international workshop on earthen architecture with its related conservation problems and challenges coming into focus.
40 Years On, Iran Celebrates Islamic Revolution Anniversary
Ten-day celebrations started across Iran on Friday to mark the 40th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.
Norouz enters Vancouver calendar
The City Council of Vancouver, southwestern Canada, added Norouz, the Persian New Year, to its official celebrations and observations calendar in recognition of the spiritual heritage Iranians and other immigrants celebrate
Launch of International Year of Indigenous Languages 2019
The International Year of Indigenous Languages, dedicated to the historically marginalized languages of peoples from the Polar Circle to the Arabian Peninsula, from Australia to East Asia and Central America, will be launched at UNESCO on 28 January and celebrated throughout 2019.
S. Korea to host UNEP meeting next year
Asia-Pacific environment ministers will get together in South Korea next year to discuss a variety of pending environmental issues like climate change and biodiversity, the environment ministry said Monday.
Lady Zeinab (A.S): An icon and a role model to the women
Lady zeinab (A.S) proved that the woman is not in the peripheries of history, but in the core of it. She humiliated and mortified, in his place, the enemy who had apparently gained victory on the battlefield
What is child poverty and why must we try to solve it?
‘No Child 2020’ is a new initiative by The Irish Times, providing a sustained focus on child welfare and children’s issues over the coming year.
India to have almost 100% school attendance by 2022
By 2022, as it celebrates 75 years of independence, India also hopes to have addressed the needs of millions belonging to poor, vulnerable and marginalized communities.
Kids' Personalities Affect Academic Performance
Children's personalities may influence how they perform in math and reading, according to a new study.
Connection With Nature Calms Children
Parents who saw their child had a closer connection with nature had less distress, less hyperactivity, and fewer behavioral and emotional difficulties, and improved pro-social behavior.
How Parents Protect Kids from Stress
When young children experience violence or poverty, the effect can last well into adulthood. But new research suggests that a strong parental relationship could override some of these effects, by changing how children perceive the environmental cues that help them distinguish between what's safe or dangerous.
New Year Celebrations
Hi dear young friends and heartiest congratulations to you all.
Winter is coming with Yalda, Persian solstice celebration
On the eve of the first day of winter, the winter solstice, sometime between December 21 and 22, a Persian nocturnal celebration will be celebrated in Iran
How Parents Protect Kids from Stress
When young children experience violence or poverty, the effect can last well into adulthood. But new research suggests that a strong parental relationship could override some of these effects, by changing how children perceive the environmental cues that help them distinguish between what's safe or dangerous.