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  • The Secretary-General: Message for the International Day of Democracy

    The Secretary-General: Message for the International Day of Democracy

    15/09/2023

    "Democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights are bedrocks of resilient, inclusive, and peaceful societies. They underwrite freedom, advance sustainable development, and protect the dignity and rights of every person." — António Guterres

  • Human Rights 75

    Human Rights 75

    01/09/2023

    The Human Rights 75 campaign is celebrating the anniversary by calling on all of us to stand up for human rights and commit to making the principles of the Universal Declaration a reality in our daily lives.

  • No To Hate

    No To Hate

    31/07/2023

    Hate speech incites violence and undermines social cohesion and tolerance. Because fighting hate, discrimination, racism and inequality is at the core of United Nations principles and work, the Organization is working to confront hate speech at every turn. 

  • Human Rights Council President appoints Vrinda Grover to serve as member of Ukraine commission of inquiry

    Human Rights Council President appoints Vrinda Grover to serve as member of Ukraine commission of inquiry

    28/06/2023

    The President of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Václav Bálek (Czechia), has appointed Vrinda Grover of India as a member of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, which was created by the UN Human Rights Council in 2022.

  • The Secretary-General: Message for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

    The Secretary-General: Message for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

    15/05/2023

    "As we mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, we face a stark fact. In every corner of the world, LGBTQI+ people continue to face violence, persecution, hate speech, injustice and even outright murder." — António Guterres

  • The future is ours to see

    The future is ours to see

    14/04/2023

    The International Film Festival on Human Rights this human world (thw) will hold the Short Film Competition on Human Rights 2023 under the auspices of the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Vienna, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Austria and the Chief Executive Office of the City of Vienna for European and International Affairs in cooperation with schools in Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Türkiye.

  • Zero Project Conference 2023
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    Zero Project Conference 2023

    23/02/2023

    The UN in Vienna and the Essl Foundation celebrate a decade of partnership for disability inclusion. The Zero Project conference showcases innovative solutions for people with disabilities.

  • Countering misinformation and hate speech in the digital world

    Countering misinformation and hate speech in the digital world

    13/12/2022

    Interactive workshops were offered by the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Vienna in cooperation with Austrian Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) ZARA Training to teach teachers more about on how to sensitize and engage young people to help stop the spread of false information in the digital world and tackle discrimination and hate speech.

  • Ciné-ONU Vienna: Freedom Fields

    Ciné-ONU Vienna: Freedom Fields

    05/12/2022

    With the film ‘Freedom Fields’ and the inspiring story of three women and their football team in post-revolution Libya, Ciné-ONU Vienna dedicated its monthly film screening in December to Human Rights Day and the empowerment of women and girls through sports.

  • Ciné-ONU Vienna: Camille

    Ciné-ONU Vienna: Camille

    07/11/2022

    “Nine out of ten homicide cases committed against journalists are never investigated,” said Martin Nesirky, Director of the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Vienna, in his opening remarks at the Ciné-ONU Vienna screening of “CAMILLE” to mark International Day to Fight Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.

  • United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights – Volker Türk
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    United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights – Volker Türk

    07/10/2022

    Volker Türk from Austria took up the role in October 2022. He previously worked as Under-Secretary-General for Policy in the Executive Office of the UN Secretary-General and has held key positions in the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).

  • Slovenia: More ambitious environmental action key to protect human rights, says UN expert

    Slovenia: More ambitious environmental action key to protect human rights, says UN expert

    06/10/2022

    Slovenia is a global leader in recognising the right to a healthy environment, but faces challenges in protecting this right, such as toxic pollution hotspots, lack of access to safe drinking water for vulnerable populations and poor air quality. More urgent action on climate change is also needed, a UN expert said today.

  • Ciné-ONU Vienna: I Am Belmaya

    Ciné-ONU Vienna: I Am Belmaya

    26/09/2022

    This month’s Ciné-ONU Vienna screened “I Am Belmaya”, a documentary that features the inspiring story of Belmaya Nepali, the Co-Director of the film, who stood up to her husband and society and reclaimed her voice through filmmaking.

  • Ciné-ONU Vienna: Shadow Game

    Ciné-ONU Vienna: Shadow Game

    20/06/2022

    This month's Ciné-ONU Vienna screened "Shadow Game", a documentary that outlines the far-reaching consequences of European asylum policy and humanizes the struggles of teenage refugees from Syria, Sudan, Afghanistan and beyond.

  • Winner of the 2022 Human Rights Olympics Essay

    Winner of the 2022 Human Rights Olympics Essay

    24/05/2022

    Young people across Slovakia were asked to think about these pressing questions and take part in this year’s Human Rights Olympics (HRO) English essay competition, hosted by the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Vienna.

  • Ciné-ONU Vienna: Iraq’s Lost Generation

    Ciné-ONU Vienna: Iraq’s Lost Generation

    25/04/2022

    The Secretary-General's words of hope at the progress in protecting children's rights in armed conflict are spoken against the backdrop of renewed and continuous international conflicts around the world. 

  • Austrian students find out how the UN is helping people in and outside Ukraine
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    Austrian students find out how the UN is helping people in and outside Ukraine

    06/04/2022

    What is the United Nations doing to help people in and outside of Ukraine? Secondary school students from around Austria joined an online briefing with experts from various Vienna based UN bodies to answer exactly this question. 

  • English teachers attend workshop at the UN in Vienna

    English teachers attend workshop at the UN in Vienna

    15/03/2022

    As people flee the war Ukraine in their millions, the role of human rights and sustainable development in education looms larger than ever. Against this backdrop, the United Nations in Vienna welcomed English teachers on 15 March for a special workshop.

  • Ciné-ONU Vienna: Picture A Scientist

    Ciné-ONU Vienna: Picture A Scientist

    07/03/2022

    The film portrays the struggles women scientists have faced in recent decades up to today, including structural discrimination, sexual harassment, lack of inclusivity, or respect.

  • Street by Street: Systematic Dehumanization in Europe

    Street by Street: Systematic Dehumanization in Europe

    30/10/2018

    Op-ed by by Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Adama Dieng - October 2018