The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set a new universal standard for development which aims to ensure that no one is left behind.
The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) marks a crucial milestone in the global effort to accelerate progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The highly anticipated Summit of the Future, held during UNGA, underscores the urgent need for enhanced international cooperation to address pressing challenges such as climate change, poverty and inequality, while also tackling the impacts of ongoing conflicts and global health crises.
Want to gain exciting insights into the world of the United Nations in Vienna? A virtual edition of the Shadowing Programme will take place from 24 October to 24 November 2024. It will offer students the opportunity to have a one-hour virtual encounter with a UN staff member and join a virtual career workshop. More information
What is it like for a small country to have a seat on the UN Security Council - one of the most important bodies of the United Nations? Slovene Ambassador to the United Nations in Vienna, Barbara Žvokelj, says Slovenia wants to play its part in maintaining international peace and security. Watch our video
From the first inspiration to the final brushstroke - watch the story behind "Woman with Dove - Shaping Our Common Future". Celebrating 45 years of the Vienna International Centre - working together for peace, justice, equality and sustainable development. Watch the documentary
Every day, humanitarian aid workers bring life-saving aid and hope to people around the world. Many of them are national staff who serve their communities and persevere despite violence and hardship. Read their stories