Press Releases

February 2, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1042
Development Key to Opium-Free Golden Triangle, says UNODC
February 2, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1043
UN Drugs Tsar Warns of “Pyrrhic Victory” Against Afghan Opium
February 2, 2009
UNIS/INF/318
Clean Technology Forum Opens in Bahrain
February 9, 2009
UNIS/OS/375
Outer Space Scientific and Technical Subcommittee to Hold 46th Session in Vienna
February 12, 2009
UNIS/CP/574
“Denial and Neglect Undermine the Fight against Human Trafficking”, says UNODC Executive Director
February 13, 2009
UNIS/OS/376
UN Reiterates the Importance of the Implementation of the Space Debris Guidelines to Curtail Space Debris in Future
February 16, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/097
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Global Stability and Prosperity Depend on Ensuring that People Enjoy Acceptable Levels of Well-Being and Equality of Opportunity”. Message on the World Day of Social Justice, 20 February 2009
February 17, 2009
UNIS/INF/320
Salzburg Seminar Opens on International Mother Language Day
February 17, 2009
UNIS/L/127
Armenia Accedes to United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). 73rd Country to Become Party to the Convention
February 19, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1044
Criminals Exploiting Licit Commerce to Manufacture Illicit Drugs, INCB Annual Report says.
February 20, 2009
UNIS/INF/321
Kiyo Akasaka, Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information and Coordinator for Multilingualism: Message on International Mother Language Day, 21 February 2009
February 23, 2009
UNIS/BIO/866
New Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina Presents Credentials
February 23, 2009
UNIS/OS/377
Outer Space Scientific and Technical Subcommittee Concludes its 46th Session in Vienna
February 23, 2009
UNIS/INF/322
“A conceptual breakthrough to tackle global poverty”. The Bottom Billion - Launch of New Report from UN Agency offers fresh hope for world’s poorest
February 26, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1045
“Positive Balance Sheet” from Century of Drug Control
March 3, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/098
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “We Must Work Together to State Loud and Clear That Violence Against Women Will Not be Tolerated”. Message on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2009
March 4, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1046
UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs to Review Effectiveness of Drug Control
March 5, 2009
UNIS/CP/575
UNODC Launches Blue Heart Campaign Against Human Trafficking
March 6, 2009
UNIS/BIO/869
New Permanent Representative of Afghanistan Presents Credentials
March 6, 2009
UNIS/BIO/868
New Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan Presents Credentials
March 6, 2009
UNIS/INF/323
Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment Crucial for Industrial Development, says UNIDO Director-General
March 10, 2009
UNIS/INF/324
Young People from Mano River Region in West Africa Discuss Employment, Business Start-Ups at Meeting in Sierra Leone
March 11, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1047
UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs Meets to Address World Drug Problem
March 12, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1048
Political Declaration and Action Plan Map Out Future of Drug Control
March 17, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/100
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Water Is Our Most Precious Natural Resource”
March 17, 2009
UNIS/BIO/870
New Permanent Representative of Zambia Presents Credentials
March 17, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1049
INCB Launches Guidelines for Preventing the Illegal Sale of Internationally Controlled Substances via the Internet
March 17, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/099
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Too Many Individuals, Communities and Societies Suffer from the Injustice and Stigma that Racism Brings”
March 18, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/101
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Racism Still Pollutes Our World”.
March 19, 2009
UNIS/BIO/871
New Permanent Representative of Sudan Presents Credentials
March 20, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/102
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “In this Time of Economic Crisis, We Must Protect Investments in Global Health”
March 20, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/103
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “I Urge all Member States to Do Their Part to Buttress the Architecture of Protection”
March 20, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1050
UNODC and Iran Sign Agreements to Reduce Vulnerability of Women and Afghan Refugees to Drugs and HIV/AIDS
March 23, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/104
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Please Send a Strong Message on Climate Change”. Message in support of “Earth Hour”, 28 March 2009
March 23, 2009
UNIS/OS/378
Outer Space Legal Subcommittee to Hold 48th Session in Vienna
March 26, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/105
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: To Enable Children and Persons with Autism to Lead Full and Meaningful Lives is Not a Far-Off Dream
March 27, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/106
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “My Fervent Hope is That the World Will One Day Be Free from the Threats Caused by Landmines”
March 31, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/107
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Save lives. Make hospitals safe in emergencies”
May 3, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/111
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Let Us Proclaim Again Our Commitment to Free and Independent Media”. Message on World Press Freedom Day, 3 May 2009
May 4, 2009
UNIS/ICPDR/010
Borealis Joins the Business Friends of the Danube Partnership
May 7, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/112
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Buddha’s Timeless Teachings Can Help Us to Navigate the Many Global Problems We Face Today”. Message on the Day of Vesak, 9 May 2009
May 11, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/113
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “One Factor Remains Constant: The Timeless Importance of Mothers and Their Invaluable Contribution to Raising the Next Generation”
May 11, 2009
UNIS/OS/380
United Nations Holds the First Workshop in Eurasia on the Benefits of Global Navigation Satellites
May 14, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1052
The International Narcotics Control Board Holds its 95th Session in Vienna. Chewing coca leaf and use of opioids for pain treatment among issues being discussed
May 14, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1053
International Narcotics Control Board elects Sevil Atasoy as President
May 15, 2009
UNIS/BIO/876
Secretary-General Appoints Franz Baumann of Germany as Assistant Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management
May 15, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/114
“I Urge Policy Makers and Industry Leaders to Find the Means to Make the Virtual World Safe for Everyone”. Message on the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, 17 May 2009
May 18, 2009
UNIS/L/128
Albania Accedes to United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). 74th Country to Become Party to the Convention
May 18, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/115
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “I Urge All Governments, Organizations and Individuals to Renew Their Efforts to Protect Life on Earth”
May 20, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/116
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “There Are Still Far Too Few Women Peacekeepers”. Message on the International Day of Peacekeepers, 29 May 2009
May 20, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1054
UNODC Executive Director Praises Iran’s Drug Control Efforts, Calls for Greater International Support
May 21, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/117
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “The International Community Must Not Step Back From Its Commitments”. Message on Africa Day, 25 May 2009
May 21, 2009
UNIS/CP/579
UNODC and Regional Cooperation Council to Promote Security and Justice in South East Europe
May 21, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1055
International Narcotics Control Board Member Resigns
May 22, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1056
UNODC Training Leads to Drugs Seizure at Ghanaian Port
May 25, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/001
Statement by Tibor Tóth, Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), on the Announced North Korean Nuclear Test
May 25, 2009
UNIS/BIO/877
New Permanent Representative of Georgia Presents Credentials
May 26, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/002
CTBTO’s Initial Findings on the DPRK’s Announced Nuclear Test
May 27, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/118
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Together, We Must Press Governments to “Seal the Deal” for a New Climate Agreement”. Message on World Environment Day, 5 June 2009
May 31, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/119
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “That We Continue to Allow Such Diseases to Be Caused by Tobacco Consumption Is a Global Tragedy,” Message on World No Tobacco Day, 31 May 2009
June 3, 2009
UNIS/OS/381
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Holds Its 52nd Session in Vienna "Space and Climate Change" for the First Time Among the Issues to Be Discussed
June 4, 2009
UNIS/OS/382
UNOV Director-General Meets Chinese Taikonauts Opportunities for International Cooperation in the Field of Outer Space Highlighted
June 4, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/003
UNIDO Director-General Urges Continued Support for Developing Countries to make their Industries Cleaner
June 4, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/120
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Safe, Healthy and Productive Seas and Oceans Are Integral to Human Well-Being, Economic Security and Sustainable Development” Message on World Oceans Day, 8 June 2009
June 5, 2009
UNIS/VIC/167
Monument to Be Inaugurated at the Vienna International Centre, ‘Scholars Pavilion’ donated to International Organizations in Vienna by Iran
June 9, 2009
UNIS/INF/327
“The UN Security Council and the Concept of Responsibility to Protect,” 39th Vienna Seminar of the International Peace Institute
June 10, 2009
UNIS/OS/383
Brigadier-General Susan Helms Briefs COPUOS on the Iridium-Cosmos Collision - Call for Mitigation of New Space Debris
June 11, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/121
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Let Us Recognize the Security Risks of Letting Desertification Advance Unchecked,” Message on World Day to Combat Desertification, 17 June 2009
June 12, 2009
UNIS/OS/384
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Concludes 52nd Session in Vienna
June 13, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/122
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “We Must Disarm!” Message to Mark The 100-Day Countdown to The International Day of Peace, 13 June 2009
June 16, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/123
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “There Is No Justification for Torture or Any Form of Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment,” Message on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 June 2009
June 16, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/004
UNIDO, HP Launch New Training Centres in Africa and Middle East to Expand GET-IT Education Programme
June 17, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1057
World Drug Report 2009 to Be Launched in Washington on 24 June
June 17, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/124
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Solidarity Must be The Foundation of Our Response,” Message for World Refugee Day, 20 June 2009
June 17, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/005
International Energy Conference to Open in Vienna on Monday
June 19, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1058
UNODC Reports Steep Decline in Cocaine Production in Colombia, Concerns About Links Between Drugs And Terrorism in Peru; Major Increase in Seizures
June 22, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/125
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Let Us Join Together to Help People Suffering from Drug Addiction,” Message on The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, 26 June 2009
June 22, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/006
Vienna Energy Conference Calls for Shift Towards Low-Carbon Green Industries
June 23, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/126
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Driving Global Recovery Through Cooperatives,” Message on the International Day of Cooperatives, 4 July 2009
June 23, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/007
Kandeh Yumkella to serve second term as Director-General of UNIDO
June 24, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/008
UNIDO, ISO reinforce partnership for sustainable development
June 24, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1059
World Drug Report 2009 Highlights Links Between Drugs and Crime, Opiates, cocaine and cannabis markets flat or decreasing, synthetic drugs on the rise UNODC Director calls for greater investment in drug treatment and crime control
June 24, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/009
UNIDO joins Enhanced Integrated Framework to support aid for trade initiative for least developed countries
June 26, 2009
UNIS/ICPDR/011
The Danube River: Shared Water – Joint Responsibilities, International Danube Day, 29 June 2009
June 26, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1060
World Drug Day Focuses on Reducing Suffering and Vulnerability
June 26, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/010
Russia supports UNIDO projects in Eurasian Economic Community and Sierra Leone
June 26, 2009
UNIS/L/129
UN Commission on International Trade Law to Hold 42nd Session in Vienna, 29 June-17 July 2009, To Adopt Notes on Cooperation, Communication and Coordination
June 30, 2009
UNIS/INF/328
A Concert For Peace And Humanity by Marcel Khalife in Support of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees
June 30, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/127
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: ‘Sense of Solidarity and Justice’ Brings World Together to Mark 60th Anniversary of Palestine Refugee Agency, Video message to the UNRWA sixtieth anniversary concert in Vienna, 30 June 2009
August 3, 2009
UNIS/VIC/168
15th Vienna International Model United Nations (VIMUN) Introduces Young Students and Graduates to the World of Diplomacy
August 6, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/129
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Message on The International Day of The World’s Indigenous People, 9 August 2009
August 7, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/130
Secretary-General's message to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony, [delivered by Sergio Duarte, UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Hiroshima, Japan, 6 August 2009
August 10, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/131
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Sustainability is the most promising path forward, and youth can lead the way.” Message on International Youth Day, 12 August 2009
August 18, 2009
UNIS/BIO/881
New Permanent Representative of Japan Presents Credentials
August 18, 2009
UNIS/BIO/882
New Permanent Representative of Australia Presents Credentials
August 19, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/132
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: One person’s suffering is everyone’s responsibility
August 19, 2009
UNIS/BIO/883
New Permanent Representative of Slovakia Presents Credentials
August 24, 2009
UNIS/INF/331
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to Visit Austria to Mark 30th Anniversary of Vienna International Centre Media invited to attend ceremony and joint media encounter
August 25, 2009
UNIS/BIO/884
New Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic Presents Credentials
August 25, 2009
UNIS/BIO/885
New Permanent Representative of Canada Presents Credentials
August 26, 2009
UNIS/BIO/886
New Permanent Representative of Thailand Presents Credentials
August 27, 2009
UNIS/INF/332
“Yearbook of The United Nations” Covers Turbulent Year
August 28, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/133
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Remarks on the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Vienna International Centre Vienna, 28 August 2009
August 28, 2009
UNIS/VIC/169
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon marks 30th Anniversary of Vienna International Centre
August 28, 2009
UNIS/INF/333
100 Days: UN Calls for Signatures for Action on Climate Change
August 30, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/134
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Trust and Renewed Multilateralism” Speech to the European Forum Alpbach Political Symposium, Alpbach, 30 August 2009
August 31, 2009
UNIS/BIO/887
New Permanent Representative of the United States Presents Credentials
August 31, 2009
UNIS/INF/334
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon concludes visit to Austria
September 1, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/013
UNIDO, Austrian Ministry Launch Global Award for Chemical Leasing
September 1, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/135
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Literacy Enables Individuals to Realize Their Rights as Citizens and Human Beings” Message on International Literacy Day, 8 September 2009
September 2, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1062
Afghan Opium Market Plummets, says UNODC Cultivation, production and prices down UNODC Executive Director warns of Afghan “narco-cartels”
September 4, 2009
UNIS/OS/385
United Nations to Hold Symposium on Small Satellite Programmes for Sustainable Development
September 4, 2009
UNIS/INF/335
Activities of Secretary-General in Austria 28-30 August 2009
September 7, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/136
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “On This International Day of Peace, I Have a Simple Message for All: We Must Disarm! We Must Have Peace.” Message for the International Day of Peace, 21 September 2009
September 8, 2009
UNIS/CP/580
Experts to Discuss if “Corruption is Just a Part of Doing Business”
September 8, 2009
UNIS/BIO/888
New Permanent Representative of Hungary Presents Credentials
September 9, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/014
Manila Conference Flags Challenges for Transition to Low-Carbon Industrial Development in Asia
September 10, 2009
UNIS/BIO/889
New Permanent Representative of China Presents Credentials
September 11, 2009
UNIS/OS/386
International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems to Hold Its Fourth Meeting in St. Petersburg
September 11, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/137
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “The Challenges to Consolidating Democracy Around the World Remain Formidable and Numerous” Message on the International Day of Democracy, 15 September 2009
September 14, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/138
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message to the 53rd Session of the IAEA General Conference, Vienna, 14 September 2009, Delivered by Mr. Sergio Duarte, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs
September 14, 2009
UNIS/BIO/890
New Permanent Representative of Bangladesh Presents Credentials
September 14, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/139
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “By Working Together, the Ozone and Climate Treaties can Multiply Their Impact for Sustainable Development.” Message on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, 16 September 2009
September 16, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/015
High-Level Conference to Promote Comprehensive Ban On Nuclear Testing
September 17, 2009
UNIS/BIO/891
New Permanent Observer of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta Presents Credentials
September 17, 2009
UNIS/CP/581
New Report Highlights Corporate Anti-Corruption Practices
September 18, 2009
UNIS/L/131
United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods Wholly or Partly by Sea (“The Rotterdam Rules”)
September 18, 2009
UNIS/L/132
Signing Ceremony for New United Nations Convention On Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods Wholly or Partly by Sea
September 18, 2009
UNIS/OS/387
United Nations to Address Front-Line Research Results on Solar-Terrestrial Interaction
September 22, 2009
UNIS/INF/336
Climate Advocates Gather for International Climate Camp in Slovenia
September 25, 2009
UNIS/BIO/892
New Permanent Representative of Norway Presents Credentials
September 29, 2009
UNIS/ICPDR/012
Ukrainian Teenager Wins International Danube Art Master Competition
September 29, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/140
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the International Year of Older Persons: Towards a Society for All Ages
September 30, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/141
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Let Us End Violence in All Its Manifestations” Message on the International Day of Non-Violence, 2 October 2009
September 30, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/142
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Better, More Equitable Urban Planning is Essential” Message on World Habitat Day, 5 October 2009
September 30, 2009
UNIS/BIO/893
New Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya Presents Credentials
October 1, 2009
UNIS/OS/388
Space Debris: Orbiting Debris Threatens Sustainable Use of Outer Space
October 2, 2009
UNIS/BIO/894
New Permanent Representative of Finland Presents Credentials
October 5, 2009
UNIS/BIO/895
New Permanent Representative of Pakistan Presents Credentials
October 6, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/143
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon: “Health Is an Important Human Right” Message on World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2009
October 8, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/144
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon: “The Most Expensive Hospital Is The One That Fails” Message for the International Day for Disaster Reduction, 14 October 2009
October 9, 2009
UNIS/CP/582
Major Conference in Doha to Strengthen Global Fight Against Corruption, 9-13 November 2009
October 9, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/145
“Now Is The Time To Amplify The Voices” Message on the International Day for The Eradication of Poverty, 17 October 2009
October 12, 2009
UNIS/BIO/896
New Permanent Representative of Kuwait Presents Credentials
October 12, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1063
Economic and Social Council Elects Jorge Montaño of Mexico as Member on the International Narcotics Control Board
October 13, 2009
UNIS/BIO/897
New Permanent Representative of The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Presents Credentials
October 13, 2009
UNIS/INF/338
Stand Up and Take Action: October 16th-18th, 2009. A Weekend of Global Mobilization Against Poverty and Inequality
October 13, 2009
UNIS/CP/583
Experts Meet to Strengthen Global Counter-terrorism Response
October 14, 2009
UNIS/OS/389
UN-SPIDER Stresses the Role of Space-Based Information for Disaster Management on The International Day for Disaster Reduction
October 14, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/146
“We Must Invest in Food Production and Distribution” Message on World Food Day, 16 October 2009
October 15, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/147
“The UN is Doing Its Utmost to Respond” Message on UN Day, 24 October
October 15, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/148
Rural Women in Many Parts of the World Continue to Face Severe Deprivation in Enjoying These Rights” Message on the International Day of Rural Women, 15 October 2009
October 16, 2009
UNIS/CP/584
“Lives Are For Sale In Europe”, Warns UNODC
October 19, 2009
UNIS/INF/339
United Nations Day Celebrated in Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia
October 22, 2009
UNIS/CP/585
UNODC Reveals Devastating Impact of Afghan Opium How the World’s Deadliest Drug Feeds Addiction, Crime and Insurgency
October 22, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/016
Salzburg Global Seminar Marks World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
October 22, 2009
UNIS/INF/340
Guinness World Record Shattered by Citizens Across Globe Demanding That Their Leaders End Poverty More than 173 million people gather at “Stand Up, Take Action, End Poverty Now!” events, setting new world record for largest mobilization in history.
October 23, 2009
UNIS/L/133
Rotterdam Rules Gain Momentum as 20th State Signs
October 27, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1064
Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan Strengthen Counter-Narcotics Cooperation
October 30, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/149
“There Can Be No Durable Peace if the Natural Resources Are Damaged or Destroyed” Message on the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment In War and Armed Conflict, 6 November 2009
November 2, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1065
INCB Examines Drug Abuse Prevention
November 2, 2009
UNIS/INF/342
FORUM TO EXAMINE INTERNET GOVERNANCE ISSUES AT SHARM, AL-SHEIKH, 15-18 NOVEMBER 2009. Growing impact of social networks to be reviewed under overall theme "Internet Governance – Creating Opportunities for All"
November 3, 2009
UNIS/CP/586
United Nations Anti-Corruption Meeting Opens in Doha on 9 November
November 6, 2009
UNIS/CP/587
Corruption is a Crime Against Development, Says New United Nations Campaign
November 6, 2009
UNIS/INF/343
Vienna-DCF Symposium to Explore How Aid Can be More Effective
November 6, 2009
UNIS/L/134
United Nations General Assembly Elects New UNCITRAL Members
November 9, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/017
UNIDO General Conference to open in Vienna on 7 December
November 9, 2009
UNIS/CP/588
States Urged to Use UN Anti-Corruption Treaty To Restore Integrity in the Financial System
November 10, 2009
UNIS/BIO/898
New Permanent Representative of Turkey Presents Credentials
November 11, 2009
UNIS/INF/344
UNODC to Open Office in Libya
November 12, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/018
UNIDO Director-General Visits China For High-Level Council On Environment and Development
November 12, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/019
UNIDO Least Developed Countries Ministerial Conference To Open in Vienna, 3 December
November 13, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/150
“I Urge the International Community and International Development Agencies to Support Developing Countries in Preventing Diabetes” Message on World Diabetes Day, 14 November 2009
November 13, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/151
“Global Diversity is to be Embraced, Not Feared” Message on the International Day for Tolerance, 16 November 2009
November 13, 2009
UNIS/CP/589
Doha Deal Creates Corruption Monitoring Mechanism
November 13, 2009
UNIS/INF/345
Ways to Make Development Aid More Effective Discussed At Vienna Symposium
November 17, 2009
UNIS/BIO/899
New Permanent Representative of Portugal Presents Credentials
November 17, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/152
“There is Great Industrial Potential in the Emergence of a New, Green Economic Paradigm” Message on Africa Industrialization Day, 20 November 2009
November 18, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/020
Industrialization Key to Africa’s Full Integration Into Global Economy, Says UNIDO Director-General
November 19, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/153
“Our Goal is Clear: An End to These Inexcusable Crimes” Message on The International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women, 25 November 2009
November 23, 2009
UNIS/CP/590
Ministerial Conference Promotes Regional Response to Security and Justice in East Africa
November 23, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/154
“Slavery Remains A Grave And Unresolved Problem” Message on The International Day for The Abolition of Slavery, 2 December 2009
November 24, 2009
UNIS/BIO/900
New Permanent Representative of Israel Presents Credentials
November 24, 2009
UNIS/BIO/901
New Permanent Representative of Iceland Presents Credentials
November 25, 2009
UNIS/INF/346
Our Goal is Clear: an End to these Inexcusable Crimes - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women marked on 25 November
November 27, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/156
“It Is Vital That a Sovereign State of Palestine Is Achieved” Message on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, 29 November 2009
November 27, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/155
“Successful AIDS Responses Do Not Punish People; They Protect Them” Message on World AIDS Day, 1 December
December 1, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/157
“No Country is Free of Discrimination” Message on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2009
December 1, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/158
“We Must Ensure That Our Efforts Are All-Inclusive” Message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December 2009
December 2, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/21
UNIDO Least Developed Countries Ministerial Conference Opens in Vienna Tomorrow
December 2, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1066
Donors Meet to Reduce Vulnerability of West Africa To Drugs and Crime
December 2, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/159
“Volunteerism Is a Source of Community Strength, Resilience, Solidarity and Social Cohesion” Message on International Volunteer Day, 5 December 2009
December 3, 2009
UNIS/CP/591
Germany Helps UNODC Fight Piracy and Terrorism
December 4, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/022
UNIDO and METRO Group to Sign Agreement in Vienna on 9 December to Jointly Combat Hunger
December 4, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/023
UNIDO General Conference to open in Vienna on Monday
December 4, 2009
UNIS/OS/390
African Leadership Conference to Discuss Space Tools and Regional Space Partnerships
December 7, 2009
UNIS/CP/592
Nicolas Cage Appointed UNODC Goodwill Ambassador For Global Justice
December 7, 2009
UNIS/OS/391
The Third African Leadership Conference Launches Two Regional Space Partnerships
December 7, 2009
UNIS/BIO/902
New Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone Presents Credentials
December 7, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/024
New UNIDO Magazine Focuses on Role of Industry as Wealth Creation and Development Force
December 7, 2009
UNIS/OUS/RI/025
Kandeh Yumkella Gets Second Term as UNIDO Director-General, Outlines Priorities for Next Four Years
December 7, 2009
UNIS/INF/347
Embrace Diversity, End Discrimination: Human Rights Day Celebrated in Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia
December 8, 2009
UNIS/SGSM/160
“Don’t Let Corruption Kill Development” Message On International Anti-Corruption Day, 9 December 2009
December 8, 2009
UNIS/CP/593
Fight Corruption – Save Development
December 9, 2009
UNIS/NAR/1067
Central Asia Intelligence-sharing Centre Inaugurated in Kazakhstan
December 9, 2009
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