During the half-day sessions, the teachers explored how to integrate human rights and sustainable development into their teaching. They went on a tour of the Vienna International Centre (VIC), learned about the United Nations and the available teaching material and took part in group discussions on how to use them with their students.
Four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and 12 years since the illegal annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and City of Sevastopopl, the war continues to inflict untold suffering on the Ukrainian people.
Around 30 educators from Austria and Slovakia joined two workshops at the United Nations in Vienna to explore how to integrate the United Nations, human rights, and sustainable development into their teaching. They heard about educational tools, collaborated on classroom activities, and learned from UN experts about global issues.
To mark World Refugee Day, the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Vienna, in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Austria, screened the documentary “Another Summer” at the Top Kino Cinema. The film offers a powerful and deeply moving insight into the lived experiences of forced displacement as told by the individuals themselves.
Three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war continues to inflict untold suffering on the Ukrainian people and has profound global implications.
To mark World Children’s Day, Cine-ONU Vienna screened the documentary “The Nest Away From Home” in cooperation with UNICEF Slovakia – Ukraine Refugee Response at the cinema Top Kino.
To mark World Refugee Day Ciné ONU Vienna screened the film “Refuge” in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Austria. The film tells the story of a leader in a white nationalist hate group who finds healing with the people he once hated: a Muslim heart doctor and his town of refugees.
The war in Ukraine continues to inflict immeasurable human suffering, death and destruction, putting millions at risk of serious violations and generating grave humanitarian needs.
The Blue Heart Campaign is a global initiative led by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to raise awareness of human trafficking and its impact on people and society.
Ciné-ONU Vienna film screening dedicated to World Refugee Day: “Simple as Water” by Oscar-winning director Megan Mylan depicts the universal significance of family and explores the profound effects of war, separation, and displacement.
11 000 children have arrived in Slovakia from Ukraine since the war began. Read the inspiring stories of four responders who were among the first to help and continue to give support to refugee families in Slovakia today.
The war in Ukraine has taken thousands of lives, caused untold destruction, displaced millions and resulted in unacceptable violations of human rights and international humanitarian law.
