Press Releases

February 1, 2010
UNIS/OUS/006
Economic Empowerment of Women Focus of Meeting Hosted by UNIDO
February 2, 2010
UNIS/BIO/908
New Permanent Representative of Uzbekistan Presents Credentials
February 9, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1070
UNODC Predicts Stable Opium Crop in Afghanistan
February 9, 2010
UNIS/OUS/007
ICPDR Ministerial Meeting to Adopt Danube Basin River Management Plan
February 9, 2010
UNIS/OS/393
Outer Space Scientific and Technical Subcommittee to Hold 47th Session in Vienna
February 9, 2010
UNIS/BIO/909
New Permanent Representative of South Africa Presents Credentials
February 10, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/165
“The Olympic Truce Brings Hope of at least a Temporary Respite from Violence and Armed Conflict”
February 10, 2010
UNIS/OUS/008
Countries Coming Together in Vienna to Discuss Arms Transfer Controls
February 10, 2010
UNIS/CP/595
Media Accreditation for 12th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice to be held in Brazil now open
February 11, 2010
UNIS/OUS/009
UNIDO Launches 40 Million Dollar Project to Help India Dispose of Bio-medical Waste
February 12, 2010
UNIS/BIO/910
New Permanent Representative of Estonia Presents Credentials
February 16, 2010
UNIS/OUS/010
Ministers Agree on Detailed Actions for Environmental Protection in the Danube River Basin
February 18, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/166
“Lack of Social Justice Anywhere is an Affront to us All” Message on World Day of Social Justice, 20 February 2010
February 18, 2010
UNIS/OUS/011
Iraq’s Private Sector to get Boost from UNIDO
February 19, 2010
UNIS/OUS/012
UNIDO to Help Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Developing Roadmap for Industrial Carbon Capture and Storage
February 24, 2010
UNIS/CP/596
Organized Crime Deepens Humanitarian Crises, Warns UNODC
February 24, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1071
INCB Warns of an Increase in the Use of “Date-Rape Drugs”
March 1, 2010
UNIS/OUS/013
High-level Conference in Abuja to Promote Agribusiness and Agro-industries in Africa
March 1, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/167
“Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All” Message on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2010
March 3, 2010
UNIS/BIO/911
New Permanent Representative of Syria Presents Credentials
March 3, 2010
UNIS/OUS/014
China Overtakes Japan as world’s Second Largest Industrial Manufacturer, Says New UNIDO Report
March 4, 2010
UNIS/INF/355
Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All: UNIS Vienna Marks International Women’s Day
March 8, 2010
UNIS/OUS/015
UNIDO Director-General says Women in Developing World Need Skills, Financial Support to Overcome Poverty
March 8, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1072
UNODC Warns of Drug “Health Disaster” in the Developing World
March 10, 2010
UNIS/OUS/016
UNIDO to Work Close with Ecobank on Promoting Economic Growth in Africa
March 10, 2010
UNIS/INF/356
HIV/AIDS Epidemics in Eastern Europe under the Spotlight at Vienna AIDS Conference
March 10, 2010
UNIS/OUS/017
Abuja Conference Paves Way for Coordinated Flow of Investment into Africa’s Agribusiness and Agro-industries
March 16, 2010
UNIS/INF/357
Millennium Development Goals must be met, UN Secretary-General says ahead of September Summit
March 17, 2010
UNIS/CP/597
UNODC Assists Guatemala to Fight Organized Crime
March 17, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/168
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “I Hope People Will Draw on the Festival’s Customs to Foster Global Peace and Goodwill”
March 17, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/169
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “It Is our Collective Responsibility to Ensure that There Will Be No Room for Racist and Xenophobic Acts”
March 17, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/170
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “More People Die from Unsafe Water than from All Forms of Violence”
March 18, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/171
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “In this Day and Age, No One Should be Dying from Tuberculosis”
March 18, 2010
UNIS/OS/394
UN Agencies Coordinate Space-related Activities
March 18, 2010
UNIS/INF/358
MEDIA ADVISORY: Seminar on Assistance to the Palestinian People to be held in Vienna 24-25 March, to be followed by Civil Society Meeting on 26 March
March 22, 2010
UNIS/OS/395
Outer Space Legal Subcommittee Holds 49th Session in Vienna
March 22, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/172
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Slavery and Slavery-like Practices Continue in Many Parts of the World”
March 22, 2010
UNIS/BIO/912
New Secretary of the International Narcotics Control Board Takes Office
March 23, 2010
UNIS/BIO/913
New Permanent Representative of Indonesia Presents Credentials
March 24, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/173
Message To United Nations Seminar On Assistance To The Palestinian People
March 24, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/174
Message on the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members, 25 March 2010
March 24, 2010
UNIS/INF/360
United Nations Semiar on Assistance to the Palestinian People opens in Vienna with Expressions of Concern
March 25, 2010
UNIS/INF/361
United Nations Seminar on Assistance to the Palestinian People Analyzes Current State and Future of Palestinian Economy
March 25, 2010
UNIS/OUS/018
UNIDO to Inaugurate International Industrial Biotechnology Network at Vienna Event
March 25, 2010
UNIS/INF/362
United Nations Seminar on Assistance to the Palestinian People Assesses Palestinian Authority Programme for Ending Occupation and Establishing the State
March 25, 2010
UNIS/OUS/019
Japan, UNIDO Sign Agreement to Improve Cassava Processing in Nigeria
March 25, 2010
UNIS/INF/363
Press Briefing on the Seminar on Assistance to the Palestinian People
March 26, 2010
UNIS/INF/364
Recognition of the State of Palestine Called for as United Nations Seminar on Assistance to the Palestinian People Comes to a Close
March 26, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1073
Massive Seizure of Drug-making Chemicals in Pakistan
March 26, 2010
UNIS/INF/365
Anti-separation Wall Activists Speak up during United Nations Meeting of Civil Society in Support of the Palestinian People
March 29, 2010
UNIS/OUS/020
UNIDO to Host United Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination
March 30, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/175
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Make Universal Human Rights a Reality for All who Live with Autism”
March 30, 2010
UNIS/CP/598
12th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice to open in Salvador, Brazil
March 31, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1074
Afghanistan World Leader in Hashish Production, Says UNODC
March 31, 2010
UNIS/INF/366
MEDIA ADVISORY: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to Visit Austria in April
March 31, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/176
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Landmines and Explosive Remnants of War Continue to Inflict a Terrible Toll”
April 1, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/177
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Urban Health Matters”
April 7, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/178
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “The International Community Stands Firm and in Solidarity Against Genocide”
April 8, 2010
UNIS/CP/599
Health, Security and Justice Showcased in UNODC 2010 Report
April 8, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/179
Remarks at Press Stakeout with H.E. Michael Spindelegger, Federal Minister for European and International Affairs
April 8, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/180
Press Stakeout with H.E. Werner Faymann, Federal Chancellor of Austria
April 9, 2010
UNIS/CP/600
Handover Ceremony (11 April) and Opening Press Briefing (12 April) for the 12th UN Crime Congress to take Place
April 9, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/181
Remarks To Permanent Council of the Organization on Security and Cooperation in Europe
April 9, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/183
Remarks to Foreign Policy and United Nations Association of Austria
April 12, 2010
UNIS/CP/603
United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Opens in Brazil with Calls for Stronger Legal Tools
April 12, 2010
UNIS/CP/604
Press Conference by Executive Secretary of United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
April 12, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/182
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message to 12th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Salvador, Brazil, 12 April 2010
April 12, 2010
UNIS/CP/601
12th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Opens today
April 12, 2010
UNIS/CP/602
“We Must Focus on Reducing Vulnerabilities”
April 13, 2010
UNIS/CP/605
Delegates Consider Best Response to Cybercrime as Congress Committee Takes Up Dark Side of Advances in Information Technology
April 14, 2010
UNIS/CP/606
Delegates Call for ‘Template’ to Improve Rule-of-law Education Worldwide As United Nations Crime Congress Enters Third Day
April 15, 2010
UNIS/CP/608
Special Rapporteur Paints Harrowing Picture of Prison Conditions as Experts Call for Measures to Ensure Respect for Human Rights
April 15, 2010
UNIS/CP/607
Mexico First Country in the World to Launch the “Blue Heart” Campaign Against Human Trafficking
April 16, 2010
UNIS/CP/609
Delegates at United Nations Crime Congress Hear Calls for Overhaul of Criminal Justice Systems to Reduce Prison Overcrowding
April 16, 2010
UNIS/OUS/021
First visit to Slovenia by UN Expert on Human Rights, Water and Sanitation
April 16, 2010
UNIS/L/135
United Nations General Assembly Elects New UNCITRAL Members
April 17, 2010
UNIS/CP/610
High-level Segment of Crime Congress Hears Call for ‘Spectacular Breakthroughs’ towards Concrete Action against Offenders
April 18, 2010
UNIS/CP/613
World Criminal Justice System Found Wanting, Says Congress Secretary-General, as High-level Segment Continues
April 18, 2010
UNIS/CP/611
"No Security or Development Without Justice”
April 18, 2010
UNIS/CP/612
UNODC Launches Digest of Terrorist Cases
April 19, 2010
UNIS/INF/367
Activities of Secretary-General in Austria, 7-10 April
April 19, 2010
UNIS/OUS/022
UN expert’s visit to Slovenia postponed due to air traffic restrictions in Europe
April 19, 2010
UNIS/CP/614
Salvador Declaration Calls for Criminal Justice Reform to Safeguard Human Rights, Security and Development
April 19, 2010
UNIS/CP/615
Treatment of Prisoners, Child Protection, Violence against Women, Migrants Highlighted as Crime Congress Adopts Salvador Declaration
April 19, 2010
UNIS/CP/616
Press Briefing by National Secretary for Justice of Brazil
April 21, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/184
“Mother Earth – Our Only Home – Is Under Pressure” Message on International Mother Earth Day, 22 April 2010
April 21, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/185
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “The Battle Against Malaria Can Be Won” Message on World Malaria Day, 25 April 2010
April 22, 2010
UNIS/OUS/023
Energy for Development is the Theme of Second Issue of New UNIDO Magazine
April 23, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/186
The Secretary-General Calls on the International Community to Support the Full Recovery of All Those Affected by the Chernobyl Disaster
April 29, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/188
“Full Implementation Of The Convention And Achieving Universal Membership Remain Significant Challenges”, Message On The Day Of Remembrance For All Victims Of Chemical Warfare, 29 April 2010
April 29, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/187
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “People Have A Right To Information That Affects Their Lives”
May 4, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1075
The International Narcotics Control Board Holds its Ninety-Eighth Session in Vienna
May 4, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1076
International Narcotics Control Board Elects Professor Hamid Ghodse of Iran as President
May 7, 2010
UNIS/INF/368
United Nations Information Centres in Europe Launch Advertising Competition Against Poverty
May 10, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/189
“Communications Technologies Must be Employed in a Manner That Raises Living Standards While Protecting the Environment”, Message On World Telecommunication And Information Society Day, 17 May 2010
May 10, 2010
UNIS/OUS/024
New vision required to stave off dramatic biodiversity loss, says UN report
May 11, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/190
“Migrants Contribute to the Economy of the Host Country”, Message on International Day of Families, 15 May 2010
May 12, 2010
UNIS/OUS/025
UNIDO to Work Close with World Intellectual Property Organization in Support of Sustainable Development
May 14, 2010
UNIS/OUS/026
Director-General Yumkella at Nevsky Ecological Congress Urges for Investing into R&D to Support New Technologies
May 14, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/191
“Biodiversity Loss is Moving Ecological Systems Ever Closer to a Tipping Point”
May 17, 2010
UNIS/OUS/027
Yumkella and Spindelegger to Present Key Report on Energy and Climate Change
May 17, 2010
UNIS/CP/617
UN Crime Prevention Commission Focuses on Trafficking in Cultural Property
May 17, 2010
UNIS/OS/396
United Nations to Address Uniform Georeferencing System in Central and Eastern Europe
May 17, 2010
UNIS/OUS/028
UNIDO Director-General in Moscow for Meetings with Russian Officials, to Sign Agreement on Financing Project
May 20, 2010
UNIS/VIC/170
First Vienna Schools’ Model United Nations wraps up at the Vienna International Centre
May 21, 2010
UNIS/OUS/029
UN Expert on Human Rights, Water and Sanitation to meet with President of Slovenia
May 21, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/192
“Let Us Rededicate Ourselves to Fruitful Partnerships in Pursuit of Peace and Sustainable Progress for All the Continent’s People”, Message on Africa Day, 25 May 2010
May 21, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/193
“Peacekeeping is an Indispensable Part of the UN’s Work for a Better World”, Message for International Day of UN Peacekeepers, 29 May 2010
May 25, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/194
“Only by Showing Regard for Others Can We Succeed in Tackling the Great Challenges of Our Era”, Message on the Day of Vesak, 28 May 2010
May 28, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/195
“We Must Turn Back the Global Tobacco Epidemic”, Message on World No Tobacco Day, 31 May 2010
May 28, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/196
“Biodiversity is in Peril”, Message on World Environment Day, 5 June 2010
May 28, 2010
UNIS/INF/370
International Experts Meet at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) to Discuss Future of Biodiversity
June 1, 2010
UNIS/OUS/030
Statement by the United Nations Expert on Human Rights, Water and Sanitation Catarina de Albuquerque
June 2, 2010
UNIS/VIC/171
Massive Gun Sculpture Unveiled as Academic Council on the United Nations Holds Annual Meeting in Vienna
June 4, 2010
UNIS/OUS/031
UNIDO Director-General to visit Bangladesh, Japan and Sri Lanka
June 7, 2010
UNIS/OUS/032
New Report Outlines Way Forward to Monitor and Evaluate Progress Towards Universal Energy Access
June 8, 2010
UNIS/OUS/033
Bangladesh has Potential to Become Metrology Hub for South Asia, Says UNIDO Director-General
June 8, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/197
“Acknowledge the enormous value of the world’s oceans”, Message on World Oceans Day, 8 June 2010
June 9, 2010
UNIS/CP/619
UNODC to Launch First-ever Organized Crime Report
June 11, 2010
UNIS/OUS/034
Sri Lanka Model Developing Country, but Challenges in Industrial, Export Sectors Remain, Says UNIDO Director-General
June 14, 2010
UNIS/OUS/035
UNIDO Partners with One of “World’s Greenest Cities” to Spread Environmental Technology, Waste Management Know-how to Developing Countries
June 14, 2010
UNIS/L/136
UN Commission on International Trade Law to Hold 43rd Session in New York, 21 June – 9 July 2010
June 14, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/198
“Peace = Future.” Only in a Peaceful Environment Will Young People Realize their Full Potential
June 15, 2010
UNIS/OUS/036
Yumkella Calls on Russian Business to Invest in Africa, Commends UNIDO-Russia Cooperation
June 15, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/199
“Enhancing Soils Enhances Life”, Message on the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, 17 June 2010
June 16, 2010
UNIS/OUS/037
Japan Technology Transfer to Developing World Way to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Says UNIDO Director-General
June 16, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/200
"Troubling Trend: Fewer Refugees Can Return Home", Message on World Refugee Day, 20 June 2010
June 17, 2010
UNIS/L/137
Honduras Ratifies the United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
June 17, 2010
UNIS/OS/397
Agreement Signed to Establish UN-SPIDER Office in Beijing
June 17, 2010
UNIS/CP/618
“Organized Crime Has Globalized and Turned into a Security Threat”
June 18, 2010
UNIS/OS/398
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Concludes 53rd Session in Vienna
June 21, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/201
"Too Many States Still Practising or Tolerating Torture", Message on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 June 2010
June 21, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1078
UNODC to Launch World Drug Report 2010
June 21, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/202
"Think Health, Not Drugs", Message for International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, 26 June 2010
June 21, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1077
UNODC Reports Major, and Growing, Drug Abuse in Afghanistan
June 22, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/203
"I thank All People who Currently Work in Service of their Town, City or Country", Message on United Nations Public Service Day, 23 June 2010
June 22, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1079
UNODC Reports Divergent Coca Cultivation Trends in the Andean Countries
June 22, 2010
UNIS/CP/621
Container Security Disrupts Illicit Flows in Central America
June 23, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1080
UNODC World Drug Report 2010 Shows Shift Towards New Drugs and New Markets
June 23, 2010
UNIS/INF/372
Mixed 2010 Report Card on Anti-Poverty Goals Highlights Challenges Ahead for September UN Summit
June 23, 2010
UNIS/INF/373
New Campaigns on Maternal and Child Mortality Buoyed by Progress Reported on Millennium Development Goals
June 25, 2010
UNIS/OUS/038
Danube Day 2010: call for action and cross-border co-operation
June 25, 2010
UNIS/CP/622
New Courtroom in Mombasa to Bring Pirates to Justice
June 25, 2010
UNIS/BIO/917
New Permanent Representative of the Philippines Presents Credentials
June 25, 2010
UNIS/L/138
Greece Adopts Legislation Based on UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency
June 29, 2010
UNIS/OUS/039
Energy, Environment Top UNIDO-Azerbaijan Cooperation List
June 29, 2010
UNIS/CP/623
People for Sale in Europe - Spain joins Blue Heart Campaign against human trafficking
June 29, 2010
UNIS/L/139
Revised UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules Adopted
July 1, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/204
"Cooperative Enterprise Empowers Women", Message for International Day of Cooperatives, 3 July 2010
July 1, 2010
UNIS/L/140
UNCITRAL Legislative Guide on Secured Transactions, Supplement on Security Rights in Intellectual Property Adopted
July 2, 2010
UNIS/OS/399
The United Nations Highlights Geoinformation Solutions to Reduce the Number and Impact of Disasters
July 2, 2010
UNIS/OUS/040
UNIDO Director-General urges Kazakhstan to invest in renewable energy
July 5, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/205
“Make Each and Every Person Count”, Message on World Population Day, 11 July 2010
July 5, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/206
“Such an Inspiration to Millions”, Message for Nelson Mandela Day, 18 July 2010
July 5, 2010
UNIS/INF/374
United Nations 2010 National Competitive Recruitment Examination Open to Slovene Nationals
July 5, 2010
UNIS/L/141
UNCITRAL Legislative Guide (Part III) on Insolvency Law Adopted
July 6, 2010
UNIS/OUS/041
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Centre for West Africa Opens with UNIDO Support
July 6, 2010
UNIS/INF/375
UN Creates New Structure for Empowerment of Women
July 6, 2010
UNIS/INF/376
United Nations Citizen Ambassadors - Video Competition: Your Chance to Tell World Leaders What You Think
July 8, 2010
UNIS/L/142
Dominican Republic and Turkey Accede to United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)
July 8, 2010
UNIS/L/143
Singapore Ratifies the United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
July 12, 2010
UNIS/BIO/918
Secretary-General Appoints Yury Fedotov of Russian Federation Executive Director of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
July 13, 2010
UNIS/INF/377
Knowing your Epidemic: UNODC to Launch "Toolkit for HIV Situation and Needs Assessment in Prison Settings" at 2010 International AIDS Conference
July 13, 2010
UNIS/INF/378
A Humane and Effective Approach to Drug Dependence: UNODC to Launch Discussion Paper "From Coercion to Cohesion - Treating Drug Dependence Through Health Care, Not Punishment" at 2010 International AIDS Conference
July 15, 2010
UNIS/OUS/042
UN Advisory Group Looks at Way Forward in Implementing Energy Access, Energy Efficiency Goals at Mexico Meeting
July 21, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1081
UNODC Urges Drug Dependence Treatment, Not Punishment
July 22, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1082
Knowing Your Epidemic: UNODC Launch of "Toolkit for HIV Situation and Needs Assessment in Prison Settings" at 2010 International AIDS Conference
July 26, 2010
UNIS/INF/379
Beware of Fraudsters Using United Nations Name, Emblem to Solicit Cash, Personal Information, Public Warned
July 29, 2010
UNIS/VIC/172
Students to Tackle Global Issues at Vienna International Model United Nations (VIMUN) Conference
August 2, 2010
UNIS/OUS/043
Japan Funds UNIDO Project in Côte d'Ivoire on Post-conflict Recovery and Peace Building
August 4, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/207
"Indigenous Peoples Still Experience Racism, Poor Health and Disproportionate Poverty" Message on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, 9 August 2010
August 6, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/208
“Older Generations Stand to Learn a Great Deal from the Experiences and Examples of Young People”, Message on International Youth Day, 12 August 2010
August 10, 2010
UNIS/L/144
Dominican Republic Accedes to Convention on the Limitation Period in the International Sale of Goods, as amended
August 12, 2010
UNIS/INF/381
General Assembly to Launch International Year of Youth
August 13, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/209
"Aid workers are the envoys we send to show our solidarity with suffering", Message on World Humanitarian Day, 19 August 2010
August 17, 2010
UNIS/OUS/045
Industrial Policy is Back, Key to Sustainable Development, Say Contributors to New Issue of Making It Magazine
August 17, 2010
UNIS/OUS/044
Radiation in Medicine Major Source of Human Exposure to Ionizing Radiation Other than from Nature
August 20, 2010
UNIS/L/145
Arbitration Centre Adopts UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules (as revised in 2010)
August 23, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/210
"We Must Each Do Our Part To Build A Safer, More Secure World Today", Message on the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, 29 August 2010
August 25, 2010
UNIS/INF/382
Winner of UN Ads Against Poverty Competition announced
August 27, 2010
UNIS/VIC/173rev1
First Observance of the International Day Against Nuclear Tests: CTBTO/Kazakh Exhibition opens at Vienna International Centre
August 31, 2010
UNIS/INF/383
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to Visit Austria in September
September 2, 2010
SG/SM/211
The Secretary-General: Remarks to Press at Stakeout with H.E. Michael Spindelegger, Federal Minister for European and International Affairs
September 2, 2010
SG/SM/212
The Secretary-General: Remarks to Inaugural Conference of the International Anti-Corruption Academy [as prepared for delivery]
September 4, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/213
The Secretary-General: Speech to the European Forum on “The International Financial Crisis and the Millennium Development Goals”
September 6, 2010
UNIS/L/146
Luxembourg Becomes 22nd State to Sign Rotterdam Rules
September 7, 2010
UNIS/OUS/046
The 2010 UN-HABITAT Scroll of Honour Award Winners
September 9, 2010
UNIS/INF/384
Internet Governance Forum to Meet in Vilnius from 14 to 17 September 2010
September 9, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/214
"Democracy is a Goal in its own Right, and an Indispensable Means for Achieving Development for all Humankind", Message on the International Day of Democracy, 15 September 2010
September 13, 2010
UNIS/INF/386
New UN drugs and crime chief to focus on public health and rights-based approach
September 13, 2010
UNIS/INF/385
MEDIA ADVISORY: Internet Governance Forum to Meet in Vilnius from 14 to 17 September 2010
September 14, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/215
"Ozone layer protection: governance and compliance at their best" Message on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 16 September 2010
September 16, 2010
UNIS/INF/387
Citizens’ Voices Against Poverty will be Heard Around the World
September 16, 2010
UNIS/BIO/919
New Permanent Representative of Denmark Presents Credentials
September 16, 2010
UNIS/BIO/920
New Permanent Representative of Chile Presents Credentials
September 16, 2010
UNIS/INF/388
Extra Push Needed on Aid, Trade and Debt to Meet Global Anti-poverty Goals, UN Reports
September 17, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/216
"Help us Fight for Peace and Prosperity for All", Message on the International Day of Peace, 21 September 2010
September 17, 2010
UNIS/BIO/922
New Permanent Representative of the Republic of Moldova Presents Credentials
September 23, 2010
UNIS/INF/389
UN Summit Launches Drive to Save the Lives of more than 16 Million Women and Children
September 23, 2010
UNIS/INF/390
UN Summit concludes with adoption of global action plan to achieve development goals by 2015
September 24, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/217
"Tourism Can Make a Valuable Contribution to Safeguarding the Environment" - Message on World Tourism Day, 27 September 2010
September 24, 2010
UNIS/OUS/047
Serbia Wins International Danube Art Master Competition 2010
September 27, 2010
UNIS/L/147
Democratic Republic of the Congo Becomes 23rd State to Sign Rotterdam Rules
September 28, 2010
UNIS/L/148
Fiji Accedes to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
September 29, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/218
"Lift Millions of Older Persons out of Poverty", Message on the International Day of Older Persons, 1 October 2010
September 30, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1083
Sharp drop in Afghan opium production, says UNODC
October 1, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/219
"Let Us Work Together to Use the Great Force of Non-Violence to Build Peaceful and Just Societies for Ourselves and for Our Children", Message on the International Day of Non-Violence, 2 October 2010
October 1, 2010
UNIS/INF/391
UN-HABITAT Awards City of Vienna for Excellence in Urban Planning
October 1, 2010
UNIS/BIO/923
New Permanent Representative of Yemen Presents Credentials
October 4, 2010
UNIS/BIO/924
New Permanent Representative of Malaysia Presents Credentials
October 7, 2010
UNIS/OUS/048
Italy to Fund UNIDO Project on Economic Recovery in Lebanon
October 7, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/220
“There Can be No Health Without Mental Health”, Message on World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2010
October 8, 2010
UNIS/BIO/925
New Permanent Representative of Latvia Presents Credentials
October 12, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/221
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on the International Day for Disaster Reduction, 13 October 2010
October 12, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/222
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on the International Day of Rural Women, 15 October 2010
October 12, 2010
UNIS/VIC/174
The importance of statistics to be marked by United Nations Organizations in Vienna for the first Observance of World Statistics Day
October 13, 2010
UNIS/BIO/926
New Permanent Representative of Colombia Presents Credentials
October 13, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/223
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “Economic uncertainty and fiscal austerity should not be excuses to do less. They are reasons to do more.” - Message On The International Day For The Eradication Of Poverty, 17 October 2010
October 14, 2010
UNIS/CP/624
MEDIA ADVISORY: United Nations Member States to address global security threat of transnational organized crime (Conference of Parties to the UN Convention on Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) meet in Vienna 18-22 October 2010)
October 14, 2010
UNIS/BIO/927
New Permanent Representative of Spain Presents Credentials
October 15, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/224
“925 Million Hungry People in the World”, Message on World Food Day, 16 October 2010
October 15, 2010
UNIS/BIO/928
New Permanent Representative of Ukraine Presents Credentials
October 18, 2010
UNIS/CP/625
Countries to Address Global Toll of Transnational Organized Crime
October 18, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/225
“Statistics are a Vital Tool for Economic and Social Development, Including our Efforts to Achieve the Millennium Development Goals”, Message on World Statistics Day, 20 October 2010
October 18, 2010
UNIS/CP/626
Nicolas Cage to Address United Nations Conference on Transnational Organized Crime
October 19, 2010
UNIS/OUS/049
Germany Gives over 1 Million Euros for UNIDO Project to Manufacture Generic Drugs for World’s Poor
October 20, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/226
"We Have to Do More to Meet the Millennium Development Goals", Message for United Nations Day, 24 October 2010
October 21, 2010
UNIS/CP/627
Nicolas Cage Makes Impassioned Plea for the Innocent Victims of Crime
October 22, 2010
UNIS/CP/628
United Nations Member States Take Positive Step on the Road to the Effective Implementation of Transnational Organised Crime Convention
October 25, 2010
UNIS/OUS/050
UNIDO Publishes Guidebook on Private Standards for Exporters in Developing Countries
October 27, 2010
UNIS/OUS/051
Finding the Best Way to Protect Mountains
October 29, 2010
UNIS/OUS/052
Chevron Gives USD 1 Million for UNIDO Project on Entrepreneurship Curriculum in Angola Schools
November 1, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1084
INCB Reviews the Problem of Illicit Drug Markets and Corruption
November 2, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1085
UNODC to Intensify Support for New Kyrgyz Drug Control Authority
November 3, 2010
UNIS/CP/629
MEDIA ADVISORY: Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher to Kick Off 4 November Launch of UN Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking
November 4, 2010
UNIS/INF/392
2010 Human Development Report: 40-year Trends Analysis Shows Poor Countries Making Faster Development Gains
November 4, 2010
UNIS/CP/630
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher Join UN Secretary-General in Launch of UN Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking
November 5, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/227
“Let Us Acknowledge The Unique Role Our Natural Resource Base Plays In Averting Conflict And Building Lasting Peace”, Message On The International Day For Preventing The Exploitation Of The Environment In War And Armed Conflict, 6 November 2010
November 10, 2010
UNIS/OS/400
UN Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response (UN-SPIDER) Opens Office in Beijing
November 11, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/228
“Let us All do our Part to Control the Diabetes and Ensure that People who have it Receive the Care and Treatment they Need”, Message On World Diabetes Day, 14 November 2010
November 11, 2010
UNIS/OUS/053
UNIDO Director-General, Members of High-level Council on Environment and Development Meet Chinese Premier
November 12, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/229
"Let us Recommit to Dialogue and Understanding among all Peoples and Communities", Message on the International Day of Tolerance, 16 November 2010
November 12, 2010
UNIS/BIO/929
New Permanent Representative of Lithuania Presents Credentials
November 17, 2010
UNIS/OUS/054
World's Least Developed Countries Can Increase Productive Capacity, Say Making It Magazine Contributors
November 17, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/230
"Let Us Pledge To Do Our Part To Guard Against The Politics Of Polarization, And To Reject Stereotypes, Ignorance And Hatred", Message for International Philosophy Day, 18 November 2010
November 17, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/231
"A Sustainable Approach to Industrial Development in Africa Can Help Uplift Societies, Protect the Environment, and Contribute to a Better World for All", Message on Africa Industrialization Day, 20 November 2010
November 18, 2010
UNIS/CP/631
UNODC Head Highlights Increasing Progress and Support for UN Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking
November 18, 2010
UNIS/BIO/930
New Permanent Representative of Namibia Presents Credentials
November 18, 2010
UNIS/OUS/055
MEDIA ADVISORY: UNIDO to Mark Africa Industrialization Day Tomorrow
November 19, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/232
"Estimated 1.3 Million People Lose their Lives on the World’s Streets and Highways each Year", Message on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, 21 November 2010
November 19, 2010
UNIS/OUS/056
UNIDO, AU Commission, UNECA issue statement on Africa Industrialization Day
November 23, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/233
"The Corporate Sector Can Help to Prevent the Many Forms of Violence that Women and Girls Continue to Face", Message on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, 25 November 2010
November 25, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1087
UNODC Executive Director meets with President to support Pakistan’s efforts against drug trafficking; Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan to increase law enforcement cooperation
November 25, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1086
Ecstasy and Methamphetamine Increasingly Becoming First Choice Drugs for Many in East and South-East Asia According to New UNODC Report
November 26, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/234
"I challenge the Two Leaders to Show Statesmanship and Political Courage in Reaching a Historic peace", Message on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, 29 November 2010
November 29, 2010
UNIS/CP/632
UNODC, UAE Work Towards Closer Ties to Fighting Crime, Drug Threats
November 29, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1089
Regional Ownership Necessary for Long-term Success of Central Asia Drug Coordination Centre, says UNODC Executive Director
November 30, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/235
"Our Common Goal is Clear: Universal Access to HIV Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support", Message for World AIDS Day, 1 December 2010
December 1, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1090
Tajikistan is the first line of defence in stemming Afghan drugs: UNODC Executive Director
December 1, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/236
"International Community Must Strengthen its Efforts to Eradicate the Contemporary Manifestations of Slavery", Message on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, 2 December 2010
December 2, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/237
"Keeping the Promise: Mainstreaming Disability in the Millennium Development Goals", Message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December 2010
December 2, 2010
UNIS/OUS/057
Italy to fund UNIDO industrial development project for Iraq
December 6, 2010
UNIS/OUS/058
UNIDO, Mexican Government to Hold High-Level Event on Energy Efficiency at COP16 Climate Change Talks in Cancun
December 7, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/238
"On this Human Rights Day, let us be inspired by those seeking to make our world more just" - Message on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2010
December 7, 2010
UNIS/BIO/931
New Permanent Representative of Hungary Presents Credentials
December 7, 2010
UNIS/BIO/932
New Permanent Representative of Ireland Presents Credentials
December 8, 2010
UNIS/CP/633
On International Day, UN Calls on Private Sector to Step up Fight Against Corruption
December 9, 2010
UNIS/INF/393
MEDIA ADVISORY: Expert meeting on implementing the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Central Asia to be held in Slovakia
December 13, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1091
Opium Poppy Cultivation in South-East Asia Jumps By More Than 20 Per Cent in One Year, Says UNODC
December 14, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/239
"While for Many, Migration is a Positive and Empowering Experience, Many Others Endure Human Rights Violations, Xenophobia, and Exploitation", Message on International Migrants Day, 18 December 2010
December 14, 2010
UNIS/OUS/059
Japan to Extend UNIDO Service in the Country to Further Promote Industrial Investment in Developing Countries, Technology Transfer
December 14, 2010
UNIS/OUS/060
Japan Pledges over US$ 10 Million for UNIDO Projects in Africa and Afghanistan
December 16, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/240
"South-South Cooperation is a Vital Component of the World’s Response", Message on the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, 19 December 2010
December 16, 2010
UNIS/NAR/1092
UN and International Partners to Combat Trafficking and Promote Security in West Africa
December 17, 2010
UNIS/SGSM/241
"Let us Live our Daily Lives in Solidarity with those Less Fortunate than us – the Poor, the Sick and Elderly, those Enduring Abuse, Discrimination or Violations of their Rights", Message on International Human Solidarity, Day 20 December 2010
December 21, 2010
UNIS/BIO/933
New Permanent Representative of New Zealand Presents Credentials
December 29, 2010
UNIS/OUS/061
UNIDO to work with Korea International Cooperation Agency to transfer green technologies to Cambodia

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