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UNIS/MA/81
30 October 2014
VIENNA, 30 October (UN Information Service) - The Austrian winner of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest will perform live at the Vienna International Centre in the presence of the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, during the Secretary-General's visit to the United Nations in Vienna. During the event both the UN Secretary-General and the singer will address the audience of UN staff, diplomats and members of civil society to highlight the importance of mutual respect and tolerance, and to raise awareness about the rights of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community.
"Everyone is entitled to enjoy the same basic rights and live a life of worth and dignity without discrimination. This fundamental principle is embedded in the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights."
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
When: Monday 3 November 2014 at 13:00
Where: In the Rotunda, Vienna International Centre
Media representatives are invited to cover the event. It is recommended to arrive by 12:30 to ensure entry to the VIC.
Media accreditation: media representatives not already accredited to the VIC should write to press@unvienna.org. Please register no later than 12 noon on Friday 31 October 2014.
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For further information please contact:
Irene
Hoeglinger-Neiva
Public Information Officer, UNIS Vienna
Telephone: (+43-1) 26060-4448
Mobile: (+43) 699-1459-4448
Email: irene.hoeglinger-neiva[at]unvienna.org
or
Reka
Furtos
Public Information Officer, UNIS Vienna
Telephone: (+43-1) 26060-83019
Mobile: (+43) 699-1458-3019
Email: reka.furtos[at]unvienna.org
or
Marco
Schreuder
The Unstoppables
Mobile: (+43) 699 1924 2127
Email: press[at]the-unstoppables.com
