Press Releases

January 6, 2011
UNIS/INF/394
UNAMID Peacekeeper Released After 90 Days of Captivity
January 14, 2011
UNIS/OUS/062
UNIDO-backed Hydrogen Energy Centre Awards Canadian Company to Build First Hydrogen Fueling Station in Turkey
January 17, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1093
UNODC and Mongolia to Increase Cooperation in Fight Against Crime and Drugs in East and Central Asia
January 17, 2011
UNIS/BIO/934
New Permanent Representative of Albania Presents Credentials
January 18, 2011
UNIS/OUS/063
Ukraine Takes Over Presidency of International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR)
January 19, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1094
Russian Federation Pledges More Than US$ 7 million to UNODC
January 19, 2011
UNIS/INF/395
UN Human Rights Chief to Send Team to Tunisia, Says Over 100 Have Died During Protests
January 20, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1095
UNODC Warns that High Opium Prices May Reverse the Gains of Recent Years
January 24, 2011
UNIS/OUS/064
Reducing Industrial CO2 Emmisions at Reasonable Cost Focus of New UNIDO Reports
January 24, 2011
UNIS/L/149
Spain ratifies the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods Wholly or Partly by Sea
January 26, 2011
UNIS/VIC/175
United Nations Observes Holocaust Remembrance Day with an exhibition on the Holocaust in Europe
January 26, 2011
UNIS/CP/634
Globalization’s sinister entrepreneurs hurt economic growth says UNODC
January 27, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/242
"On this Remembrance Day Let us Honour Women who Suffered in the Holocaust and their Legacy", Message on the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
January 31, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1096
INCB Commences its 100th Session
January 31, 2011
UNIS/BIO/935
New Permanent Representative of Honduras Presents Credentials
January 31, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1097
Positive Signals from Afghan Opium Farmers on Cultivation Trends in 2011
February 2, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/243
“Respect for Diversity and Peaceful Dialogue are Essential if the Human Family is to Cooperate Globally to Face Shared Threats and Seize Common Opportunities”, Message on the Observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week
February 3, 2011
UNIS/CP/635
UN Trafficking Fund Announces New Grant Opportunities for NGOs as Donations Near US$ 1 Million
February 4, 2011
UNIS/OS/401
Future Use of Outer Space Discussed in Vienna
February 8, 2011
UNIS/OUS/065
UNIDO Study Outlines Strategic Directions for Industrial Policy in Mongolia
February 10, 2011
UNIS/BIO/936
New Permanent Representative of Iraq Presents Credentials
February 11, 2011
UNIS/OUS/066
Statoil, UNIDO to Collaborate on Promoting Sustainable Energy Access and Industry in Developing World
February 14, 2011
UNIS/CP/636
UNODC Executive Director Underlines Need to Strengthen Terrorism Prevention in the Gulf and Neighbouring Regions
February 14, 2011
UNIS/CP/637
UNODC and the United Arab Emirates Step up Cooperation on Crime and Drugs Threats
February 17, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/244
“Together let us Rise to the Challenge and Ensure that our Work for Sustainable Development Delivers Social Justice for All”, Message for World Day of Social Justice
February 17, 2011
UNIS/CP/638
UNODC Executive Director and Qatari Government to Address Strategic Security and Justice Issues
February 21, 2011
UNIS/OS/402
Space Solutions Can Improve the Lives of People Worldwide
February 25, 2011
UNIS/VIC/176
New Art Tours Start at Vienna International Centre
February 25, 2011
UNIS/INF/397
The United Nations and Austria Longstanding Partners for Human Security
February 25, 2011
UNIS/CP/639
Global Alliance Furthers Commitment to Fighting Wildlife and Environmental Crime
February 28, 2011
UNIS/INF/398
New Report on Health Effects due to Radiation from the Chernobyl Accident
March 1, 2011
UNIS/OUS/068
UNIDO “disappointed” by United Kingdom intention to withhold funding
March 1, 2011
UNIS/INF/399
The Urgency of Addressing the Plight of Palestinian Political Prisoners in Israeli Prisons and Detention Facilities
March 1, 2011
UNIS/OUS/067
Conflict is Robbing 28 Million Children of a Future, UNESCO Report Warns
March 2, 2011
UNIS/OUS/069
World manufacturing showing first signs of recovery from financial crisis, says new UNIDO publication
March 2, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1098
INCB: Designer Drugs are Escalating out of Control
March 4, 2011
UNIS/OUS/070
Global Trade Can Be Engine of Economic Development, Say Contributors to New Issue of Making It Magazine
March 4, 2011
UNIS/INF/400
Vienna an important hub for security and development issues
March 4, 2011
UNIS/INF/401
Create for the United Nations – Say No to Violence against Women
March 7, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/245
“Only Through Women’s Equal Participation in All Areas of Life Can We Hope to Achieve the Sustainable, Peaceful and Just Society”, Message on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2011
March 7, 2011
UNIS/INF/402
As Bold Changes Sweep Middle East, Secretary-General Calls for Release of Palestinian Political Prisoners, as UN Meeting Opens in Vienna
March 8, 2011
UNIS/INF/403
Israeli Security Pretext for Arbitrary Detentions of Palestinian Political Prisoners, UN Meeting on Question of Palestine Told
March 8, 2011
UNIS/CP/640
Slavery in the 21st Century – Hollywood Actress, UN Launch Fund for Human Trafficking Victims
March 8, 2011
UNIS/OUS/071
Women Key to Economic Growth and Development and Need Increased Support, Says UNIDO Director-General
March 8, 2011
UNIS/INF/404
Applicability of International Law to Palestinians in Occupied Territory Reaffirmed in International Meeting in Vienna
March 9, 2011
UNIS/INF/405
United Nations International Meeting on Question of Palestine, in Outcome Text, Stresses Need to ‘Internationalize’ Issue of Palestinian Political Prisoners
March 14, 2011
UNIS/L/150
Arbitration Centre Adopts UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules (as revised in 2010)
March 15, 2011
UNIS/OUS/072
Ghana Conference Urges Transparency and Accountability of Petroleum Resources in Africa, Effective Use of Revenue for Economic Growth
March 16, 2011
UNIS/CP/641
UNODC Brings Victims and Criminal Connections to the Fore of the Fight against Terrorism
March 17, 2011
UNIS/BIO/938
New Permanent Representative of Ethiopia Presents Credentials
March 17, 2011
UNIS/OS/403
SpaceAid Resource Page Set Up to Help Improve Information and Data-Flow Related to the Japan Earthquake Disaster
March 17, 2011
UNIS/INF/406
Director-General of United Nations Office at Vienna Offers Condolences to Japanese People Following Devastating Earthquake and Tsunami
March 18, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1099
Press Briefing on 54th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
March 18, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/246
"The Discrimination Faced by People of African Descent is Pernicious", Message on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, 21 March 2011
March 18, 2011
UNIS/BIO/939
New Permanent Representative of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Presents Credentials
March 21, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1100
UN Drugs Chief Urges Comprehensive, Proactive and Humane Approach to Supply and Demand in Drug Control
March 21, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/247
"Water Challenges Go beyond Questions of Access", Message on World Water Day, 22 March 2011
March 21, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/248
"Nowruz is a Day for Renewal", Message on the International Day of Nowruz, 21 March 2011
March 22, 2011
UNIS/OS/404
Climate Change as Defining Challenge of our Time Addressed at the United Nations Inter-Agency Meeting on Outer Space Activities
March 22, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1101
Executive Director Appoints Christopher Kennedy Lawford as New UNODC Goodwill Ambassador
March 22, 2011
UNIS/OUS/073
UNIDO and Republic of Korea to Jointly Promote Green Growth, Low-carbon Industrial Development
March 23, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/249
"This Year on World Tuberculosis Day There is Cause for Optimism", Message on World Tuberculosis Day, 24 March 2011
March 23, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/250
"Exposing the Truth also Helps Entire Societies to Foster Accountability for Violations", Message on the International Day for the Right to the Truth of Victims of Gross Human Rights Violations, 24 March 2011
March 23, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1102
UNODC Executive Director: “NGOs key partners in expanding efforts to prevent drug dependence”
March 24, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/251
"The Living Legacy of 30 Million Untold Stories", Message on the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, 25 March 2011
March 24, 2011
UNIS/OUS/074
UNIDO and ACP Secretariat Combine Efforts to Promote Sustainable Industrial Development, Tackle Poverty
March 25, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1103
Grass-roots Organizations Indispensable for Creating Healthy Societies Says Executive Director
March 25, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/252
"At least 28 United Nations Civilian Personnel were Detained or Arrested in 2010", Message on the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members, 25 March 2011
March 25, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/253
"Let us Use 60 Minutes of Darkness to Help the World See the Light", Message for Earth Hour 2011, 26 March 2011
March 28, 2011
UNIS/OS/405
Outer Space Legal Subcommittee to Hold 50th Session in Vienna
March 28, 2011
UNIS/CP/642
UNODC Highlights Kenya’s Role in Curbing Regional and International Security Threats
March 30, 2011
UNIS/CP/643
UNODC Opens Somaliland’s First Prison in 50 Years to Further Tackle Piracy Scourge
March 30, 2011
UNIS/OUS/075
European Commission and UNIDO to Work Closer on Accelerating Industrialization of Africa
March 31, 2011
UNIS/OUS/076
African Ministers Voice Full Support for UNIDO, Urge UK to Reconsider Decision to Withdraw Funding
March 31, 2011
UNIS/INF/407
UN Secretary-General Outlines New Recommendations to Reach 2015 Goals for AIDS Response
April 1, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/254
"Children and Persons with Autistic Conditions Face Major Challenges Associated with Stigma and Discrimination", Message on World Autism Awareness Day, 2 April 2011
April 1, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/255
"Clearing Land of Explosive Remnants of War Saves Lives and Protects Livelihoods", Message on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, 4 April 2011
April 4, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/256
"The United Nations is Committed to Preventing the Recurrence of Similar Tragedies", Message on the 17th Commemoration of the Genocide in Rwanda, 7 April 2011
April 4, 2011
UNIS/VIC/177
Exhibition Opens in Vienna to Mark the 50th Anniversary of the First Human Space Flight by Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin
April 5, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/257
"Combat Antimicrobial Resistance: No Action Today, No Cure Tomorrow", Message for World Health Day, 7 April 2011
April 6, 2011
UNIS/INF/408
Director-General of United Nations Office at Vienna Marks 50th Anniversary of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
April 7, 2011
UNIS/OUS/077
Joint Commitment: Good Water Quality for all Tisza Countries
April 7, 2011
UNIS/INF/409
Backgrounder on UNSCEAR Reports: Radiation Exposures in Accidents and Effects on Non-human Biota
April 7, 2011
UNIS/CP/644
United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Commission to Include Special Session on Misuse of Technology for the Abuse and Exploitation of Children (11-15 April 2011)
April 8, 2011
UNIS/OS/406
Outer Space Legal Subcommittee Concludes 50th Session in Vienna
April 8, 2011
UNIS/BIO/940
New Permanent Representative of Republic of Korea Presents Credentials
April 11, 2011
UNIS/CP/645
United Nations Crime Commission to Address the Protection of Children from Exploitation on the Web
April 12, 2011
UNIS/OS/407
12 April: International Day of Human Space Flight
April 13, 2011
UNIS/INF/410
MEDIA ADVISORY: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to Visit Hungary
April 14, 2011
UNIS/BIO/941
New Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan Presents Credentials
April 15, 2011
UNIS/CP/646
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to receive over three million US dollars from Siemens Integrity Initiative
April 15, 2011
UNIS/INF/411
Austria: UN cultural rights expert calls for better promotion of cultural rights and diversity
April 18, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/258
Secretary-General's Press Conference After Meeting President Pál Schmitt of Hungary
April 18, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/259
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Address at Hungarian Academy of Sciences Organized by the Ministry For Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Association of Hungary
April 21, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1104
UNODC Executive Director Notes Key Role of Russia in Curbing Drug Trafficking
April 21, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/260
"Eliminate Chemical Weapons and to Promote a World where Chemistry is Exclusively Used for the Benefit of Humanity", Message on Remembrance Day for All Victims of Chemical Warfare, 29 April 2011
April 26, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1105
UNODC working with Kyrgyzstan’s new anti-drug agency to curb illicit narcotics and organized crime
April 26, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/261
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: "Malaria is a leading killer of children under five years of age" Message on World Malaria Day, 25 April 2011
May 2, 2011
UNIS/CP/647
“Still Much Work to be Done in Countering Terrorism”: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Executive Director
May 2, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/262
"Free Exchange of Information and Ideas through the Media Can Connect People and Countries in Networks of Common Cause", Message on World Press Freedom Day, 3 May 2011
May 2, 2011
UNIS/INF/412
UN Experts Meet in Vienna to Discuss the Benefits to be Gained From the National Standardization of Geographical Names
May 3, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1106
The International Narcotics Control Board Holds its 101st Session in Vienna: Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs
May 6, 2011
UNIS/INF/413
Geographical Names Experts Meeting in Vienna Stress the Need to Standardize Place Names for the Benefit of the Wider Community
May 8, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1107
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Mourns Death of Four UN Staff and Two Pilots in Bolivia
May 9, 2011
UNIS/OUS/078
MEDIA ADVISORY: Third Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathians (COP3)
May 10, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1108
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Addresses G8 Ministers on Cocaine Trafficking
May 11, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1109
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Executive Director Lauds Container Control Programme in Tackling the Smuggling of Drugs and Cultural Artefacts
May 11, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/263
"Road Crashes Kill Nearly 1.3 Million People Every Year, and Leave Millions More Injured or Permanently Disabled", Message on the Launch of the Decade of Action for Road Safety, 11 May 2011
May 12, 2011
UNIS/VIC/179
Gift from the Government of Mongolia to the United Nations to be Inaugurated at Vienna International Centre
May 12, 2011
UNIS/BIO/942
New Permanent Representative of Cuba Presents Credentials
May 12, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1110
Not what the Doctor Ordered – the Growing Linkages between Fraudulent Medicines and Organized Crime
May 13, 2011
UNIS/OUS/079
New UNIDO Study Builds Case for Agribusiness Development as Path to Africa’s Prosperity
May 13, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/264
"Discrimination and Unequal Access to Social Services Deprive Families of the Opportunity to Plan a Better Future for their Children", Message on the International Day of Families, 15 May 2011
May 13, 2011
UNIS/BIO/943
New Permanent Representative of Viet Nam Presents Credentials
May 16, 2011
UNIS/INF/414
International Public Service Advertising Awards: Silver for Hungary
May 16, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/265
"Information and Communication Technologies have Transformed the Global Landscape", Message on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, 17 May 2011
May 17, 2011
UNIS/CP/648
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Issues New Report on Corruption in the Western Balkans
May 17, 2011
UNIS/OUS/080
Nevsky Ecological Congress backs UNIDO’s Green Industry initiative
May 20, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/266
“Do ONE Thing” for diversity and inclusion on May 21 Message for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, 21 May 2011
May 20, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/267
“The benefits of forests are far-reaching” - Message for the International Day for Biodiversity, 22 May 2011
May 23, 2011
UNIS/INF/415
Follow-up Mission to Hungary by UN Expert on Racism
May 23, 2011
UNIS/INF/416
Assessing the Effects of Radiation from Fukushima - World radiation experts agree today in Vienna to assess the radiation impacts from the events at the TEPCO power plant in Japan
May 23, 2011
UNIS/OUS/082
Media Advisory: Universal energy access to top agenda of Vienna Energy Forum
May 24, 2011
UNIS/OUS/081
Seven Carpathian Countries Meet to Further Cooperate on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathians
May 25, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/268
"Accelerating Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development", Message on Africa Day, 25 May 2011
May 26, 2011
UNIS/BIO/944
New Permanent Observer of the Council of Europe Presents Credentials
May 26, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/269
"We Pay Tribute to the more than 120,000 Military, Police and Civilians Serving Worldwide under the Blue Flag and Remember those who Lost their Lives in the Cause of Peace", Message on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, 29 May 2011
May 27, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/271
"The Lord Buddha Bequeathed to Humanity Profound Teachings that Can Guide our Efforts to Resolve the Severe Problems Facing Today’s World", Message on the Day of Vesak, May 2011
May 27, 2011
UNIS/OUS/083
Seven Carpathian States Adopt an International Agreement for the Sustainable Management of Carpathian Forests
May 30, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/270
"Let Us Push For Progress that Will Cut Tobacco-Related Deaths", Message on World No Tobacco Day, 31 May 2011
May 30, 2011
UNIS/OUS/084
UNIDO and China Sign US$ 1 Million Agreement to Promote Technology Transfer and Investments, with Focus on Africa
May 31, 2011
UNIS/OS/408
Space Days at the United Nations: Astronauts, Moon Rock and Space Tours at the Vienna International Centre
June 1, 2011
UNIS/OUS/085
World Industrial Production on the Rise, Says Latest UNIDO Report
June 2, 2011
UNIS/VIC/180
Space Days at the United Nations – Open Day Saturday 4 June 2011
June 2, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/272
"Our Planet Cannot Sustain our Progress", Message on World Environment Day, 5 June 2011
June 6, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/273
"There are Many Severe Challenges Related to Oceans", Message on World Oceans Day, 8 June 2011
June 7, 2011
UNIS/CP/649
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Executive Director Discusses Crime and Drug Prevention with High-Level Italian Officials
June 7, 2011
UNIS/INF/417
Chemical Industry and Environmental Protection – an Inherent Contradiction?
June 8, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1111
Pope Benedict XVI and Head of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Discuss Drugs and Crime-related Social and Health Challenges
June 10, 2011
UNIS/OS/409
Sustainable Future of Outer Space Activities discussed at the Outer Space Committee
June 14, 2011
UNIS/CP/650
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Shanghai Cooperation Organization Sign Agreement to Boost International Health, Safety and Security
June 15, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1112
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime: “Regional cooperation key in countering drug routes in Central Asia”
June 15, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/274
"The Management, Conservation and Sustainable Development of Dry Forests are Central to Combating Desertification", Message on World Day to Combat Desertification, 17 June 2011
June 16, 2011
UNIS/OUS/086
Hofburg to Host Vienna Energy Forum Next Week
June 17, 2011
UNIS/OUS/087
Club of Montevideo to Discuss Global Trends, Role of Latin America, During Vienna Meeting
June 17, 2011
UNIS/OUS/088
Agribusiness Can Reduce Poverty and Feed the World, Say Contributors to Making It Magazine
June 17, 2011
UNIS/CP/651
Budapest Seminar to Promote UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
June 20, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/275
"People are Increasingly Fleeing their Homes because of Extreme Poverty, Environmental Degradation, Climate Change", Message on World Refugee Day, 20 June 2011
June 20, 2011
UNIS/L/151
UN Commission on International Trade Law to Hold 44th Session in Vienna, 27 June – 8 July 2011
June 21, 2011
UNIS/OUS/089
Universal Energy Access Can Secure Growth and Freedom, Say Vienna Energy Forum Participants
June 22, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/276
"Widows often Lack Access to Inheritance, Land Tenure, Employment and even the Means to Survive", Message on International Widows’ Day, 23 June 2011
June 22, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/277
"Governments and Good Governance Play a Central Role in Addressing the Complex Challenges of our Times", Message on United Nations Public Service Day, 23 June 2011
June 23, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/278
"Torture and other Forms of Cruel, Degrading and Inhuman Treatment and Punishment Can Never be Justified", Message on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 June 2011
June 23, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1113
World Drug Report: Drug Markets Stable but Consumption of Synthetic and Prescription Drugs Rises
June 24, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/279
"Drug Dependence is a Disease, Not a Crime" Message on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, 26 June 2011
June 24, 2011
UNIS/OUS/090
UNIDO Director-General Welcomes Consensus by Member States on 2012-2013 Budget
June 27, 2011
UNIS/OUS/091
Danube Day 2011 in the Light of the Danube Strategy: Get active for the rivers!
June 28, 2011
UNIS/INF/419
United Nations Young Professionals Programme 2011: Austrians, Hungarians, Slovakians and Slovenians can apply this year
June 30, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/280
"Youth, the Future of Cooperatives", Message for the International Day of Cooperatives, 2 July 2011
July 1, 2011
UNIS/INF/420
United Nations-organized International Media Seminar on Peace in the Middle East to Address Prospects for Peace, in Hungary, 12 - 13 July 2011
July 1, 2011
UNIS/CP/652
UNODC Executive Director and President Martinelli Discuss Panama’s Role in Curbing Corruption and Trafficking
July 4, 2011
UNIS/BIO/945
New Permanent Observer of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development Presents Credentials
July 5, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1114
International Narcotics Control Board regrets Bolivia’s Denunciation of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs
July 7, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/281
”Global Population to Reach 7 Billion”, Message on World Population Day, 11 July 2011
July 7, 2011
UNIS/INF/421
Major Progress Towards Millennium Development Goals, but the Most Vulnerable are Left Behind, UN Report Says
July 8, 2011
UNIS/BIO/947
New Permanent Representative of China Presents Credentials
July 11, 2011
UNIS/OUS/093
BBC World Debate to Focus on Ways to Power Development in the 21st Century
July 11, 2011
UNIS/L/152
UN Commission on International Trade Law Adopts UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency: The Judicial Perspective
July 11, 2011
UNIS/L/153
UN Commission on International Trade Law Adopts a New Model Law on Public Procurement
July 11, 2011
UNIS/OUS/092
Africa Needs New Industrial Policy for Economic Transformation and Poverty Reduction, says UNCTAD-UNIDO Report
July 12, 2011
UNIS/L/154
Liechtenstein Accedes to Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
July 12, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/282
"A Genuine End to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Needs to Address all Final Status Issues – Including Jerusalem, Borders, Refugees and Security, and an End to the Occupation that Began in 1967", Message to International Media Seminar on Peace in the Middle East, Budapest, 12 July 2011
July 14, 2011
UNIS/L/155
UN Commission on International Trade Law Concludes 44th Session in Vienna
July 14, 2011
UNIS/BIO/949
New Permanent Representative of Nigeria Presents Credentials
July 15, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/283
"Nelson Mandela has Been that Role Model for Countless People Around the World", Message on Nelson Mandela International Day, 18 July 2011
July 18, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1115
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Chief Highlights Robust Counter-Narcotics Responses on First Visit to Iran
July 21, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1116
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Executive Director Meets President Ahmadinejad as he Concludes Trip to Iran
July 21, 2011
UNIS/L/156
Sweden Becomes 24th State to Sign Rotterdam Rules
July 22, 2011
UNIS/BIO/948
New Permanent Representative of Sweden Presents Credentials
July 25, 2011
UNIS/BIO/950
New Permanent Representative of El Salvador Presents Credentials
July 26, 2011
UNIS/BIO/951
New Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka Presents Credentials
July 28, 2011
UNIS/VIC/181
Young Aspiring Diplomats to Discuss World Issues at 17th Vienna International Model United Nations (VIMUN)
July 29, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/284
"Together, Let us Celebrate and Recognize the Stories, Cultures and Unique Identities of Indigenous Peoples around the World" Message for the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, 9 August 2011
July 29, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1117
Afghan Opiates Remain Global Threat, says New United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Study
August 1, 2011
UNIS/L/157
Benin Accedes to United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) and Convention on the Limitation Period in the International Sale of Goods
August 5, 2011
UNIS/VIC/182
South Sudan’s Flag Raised at the UN in Vienna
August 5, 2011
UNIS/OUS/094
Unemployed Iraqis get Skills Training with Support of UNIDO, Germany and the US State Department Provincial Reconstruction Team
August 10, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/285
"You have the Opportunity to Change our World. Seize it", Message for the International Youth Day, 12 August 2011
August 11, 2011
UNIS/INF/422
Sustainable Development and Volunteerism Take Centre Stage as NGOs Prepare for 64th Annual United Nations DPI/NGO Conference in Bonn
August 12, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/286
"From Japan to Sudan, from Pakistan to the Horn of Africa, Aid Workers Help People who have Lost their Homes, Loved Ones and Sources of Income", Message on World Humanitarian Day, 19 August 2011
August 12, 2011
UNIS/L/158
American Bar Association Supports UNCITRAL Efforts to Reform Secured Transactions Law
August 25, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/287
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: "We Urgently Need New Progress in Achieving a World Free of Both Nuclear Tests and Nuclear Weapons", Message on the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, 29 August 2011
August 25, 2011
UNIS/OUS/095
Mexico Pledges Renewed Support for UNIDO
August 26, 2011
UNIS/OUS/096
Japan and UNIDO to Increase Cooperation
August 31, 2011
UNIS/BIO/946
New Permanent Representative of the Republic of Azerbaijan Presents Credentials
September 1, 2011
UNIS/BIO/953
New Permanent Representative of Slovenia Presents Credentials
September 1, 2011
UNIS/OUS/097
World manufacturing figures expected lower this year as industrial production slows in second quarter, says UNIDO report
September 2, 2011
UNIS/OUS/098
UNIDO and Germany to Increase Cooperation
September 2, 2011
UNIS/OUS/099
UNIDO and Metro Group Extend their Alliance for Sustainable Food Supplies
September 2, 2011
UNIS/BIO/952
New Permanent Representative of Luxembourg Presents Credentials
September 3, 2011
UNIS/CP/653
UNODC Executive Director Meets United States Delegation, Discusses Regional Instabilities and Worldwide Criminal Trends
September 5, 2011
UNIS/OUS/100
With UNIDO Assistance Iran Phases Out Inhalers that Harm Ozone Layer
September 6, 2011
UNIS/INF/424
We Must Harness Volunteer Spirit in Service of Planet, Secretary-General Says as Sixty-fourth Annual DPI/NGO Conference Opens in Bonn
September 6, 2011
UNIS/INF/425
Sustainable Production, Consumption Practices Key to Combating Environmental Degradation, Inequality, Say Round Table Participants
September 6, 2011
UNIS/INF/426
As Sixty-fourth DPI/NGO Conference Concludes, Speakers Emphasize Need For Volunteers to Build Sustainable Societies
September 7, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/288
"Literacy Unlocks the Capacity of Individuals to Imagine and Create a More Fulfilling Future", Message on International Literacy Day, 8 September 2011
September 8, 2011
UNIS/OUS/101
Climate Change Adaptation by Spatial Planning in the Alpine Space
September 9, 2011
UNIS/OS/410
Small satellites can make a big difference: United Nations Symposium on Small Satellite Programmes in Graz
September 9, 2011
UNIS/INF/427
United Nations General Assembly Opens on 13 September 2011
September 12, 2011
UNIS/VIC/183
Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the 11 September Attacks United Nations Vienna Office Honours Victims of Terrorism
September 13, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1118
UNODC: Amphetamine-type Stimulants Ranked World’s Second Most Used Drug After Cannabis
September 14, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/289
"Democracy Cannot be Exported or Imposed from Abroad; it Must Be Generated by the Will of the People", Message on the International Day of Democracy, 15 September 2011
September 15, 2011
UNIS/BIO/956
New Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation Presents Credentials
September 15, 2011
UNIS/BIO/954
New Permanent Representative of Nicaragua Presents Credentials
September 15, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/291
“Unique Opportunity to Protect the Global Climate System”, Message on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, 16 September 2011
September 16, 2011
UNIS/BIO/955
New Permanent Representative of Tunisia Presents Credentials
September 16, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/290
"Peace is Our Mission; Our Day-to-day Quest", Message on the International Day of Peace, 21 September 2011
September 16, 2011
UNIS/INF/428
UN: Economic troubles make delivery on anti-poverty commitments even more urgent
September 20, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1119
President of the International Narcotics Control Board addresses the General Assembly High-level Meeting on Non-communicable Diseases
September 22, 2011
UNIS/CP/654
MEDIA ADVISORY: Preventing corruption, including the role of the private sector and the media to be among issues raised at UN Anti-Corruption Conference in Morocco
September 23, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/292
“Tourism as a Force for a More Tolerant, Open and United World”, Message on World Tourism Day, 27 September 2011
September 26, 2011
UNIS/OUS/102
UNSCEAR Fukushima Daiichi Assessment Update
September 28, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1120
UNODC Head Tells President Santos That Colombia Plays Vital Role in Fighting Drugs and Crime
September 29, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/293
“Older Persons are Vibrant and Essential Contributors to the Development and Stability of Society", Message on the International Day of Older Persons, 1 October 2011
September 29, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/294
“Non-violence is not only an Effective Tactic; it is a Strategy and the Ultimate Vision”, Message on the International Day of Non-Violence, 2 October 2011
September 29, 2011
UNIS/CP/655
UNODC and Mexico Build Strategic Alliance to Counter Organized Crime
September 30, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/295
“Connection between Urbanization and Climate Change is Real and Potentially Deadly”, Message on World Habitat Day, 3 October 2011
October 5, 2011
UNIS/VIC/184
Flag of Libya's National Transitional Council flying at the United Nations in Vienna
October 6, 2011
UNIS/CP/656
UNODC Study Shows that Homicide is Highest in Parts of the Americas and Africa
October 7, 2011
UNIS/OS/411
Sculpture of First Man in Outer Space, Yuri Gagarin, takes Permanent Residence at the United Nations in Vienna
October 10, 2011
UNIS/OUS/103
UNIDO Director-General Says Oslo Conference Vital Milestone for Developing Strategy to Provide Energy for All
October 10, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/296
“There is no Health without Mental Health”, Message on World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2011
October 11, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1121
Opium Production in Afghanistan Shows Increase, Prices set to Rise
October 11, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/297
"Investments in Early Warning Pay Dividends", Message on International Disaster Risk Reduction Day, 13 October 2011
October 11, 2011
UNIS/BIO/958
New Permanent Representative of Angola Presents Credentials
October 12, 2011
UNIS/OUS/104
Director-General Yumkella Says UNIDO’s Green Industry Concept Will Catalyze Green Growth
October 13, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/299
"Rural Women are Pivotal to Addressing Hunger, Malnutrition and Poverty", Message on the International Day of Rural Women, 15 October 2011
October 14, 2011
UNIS/BIO/959
New Permanent Representative of Belarus Presents Credentials
October 14, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/298
"We Need to Break the Links Between Poverty, Food Insecurity and Malnutrition", Message on World Food Day, 16 October 2011
October 18, 2011
UNIS/CP/657
United Nations Anti-Trafficking Fund Delivers Help to Victims
October 20, 2011
UNIS/BIO/960
New Permanent Representative of the European Union Presents Credentials
October 21, 2011
UNIS/CP/658
Impact of Corruption on Development and how States can Better Tackle Corruption to be Under the Spotlight at UN Anti-Corruption Conference in Morocco
October 21, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/300
"The World has Made Remarkable Progress since the United Nations was Born 66 Years Ago Today", Message for UN Day, 24 October 2011
October 24, 2011
UNIS/CP/659
MEDIA ADVISORY: United Nations Anti-Corruption Meeting in Morocco Next Week
October 24, 2011
UNIS/OUS/105
UNIDO’s New Institute to Focus on Sustainable Industrial Development and Negotiating Environmental Treaties
October 24, 2011
UNIS/CP/660
Arab Spring Highlights People’s Rejection of Corruption and Cry for Integrity Says UNODC Chief
October 25, 2011
UNIS/CP/661REV1
UNODC Estimates that Criminals may have Laundered US$ 1.6 Trillion in 2009
October 25, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1122
Sustained Efforts in Drug Control are Essential to Prevent Suffering, says President of International Narcotics Control Board
October 27, 2011
UNIS/OUS/106
Tuvalu Becomes New Member of UNIDO
October 28, 2011
UNIS/CP/662
“Heed the call of the Arab Spring’s rejection of corruption” UNODC Chief urges States
October 28, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1123
UNODC Executive Director, Guinea-Bissau’s Leaders Address Concerns about Drug Trafficking in West Africa
October 28, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1124
UNODC and Senegal Intensify Efforts to Curb Drug Trafficking and Organized Crime in West Africa
October 31, 2011
UNIS/CP/663
Heads of UNODC and UNHCR sign MoU to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling
November 2, 2011
UNIS/OUS/107
New UNEP Report Tracks the Changing Global Environment over the Past Two Decades as World Population Hits 7 Billion
November 2, 2011
UNIS/INF/429
Environmental trends threaten global progress for the poor, warns 2011 Human Development Report
November 2, 2011
UNIS/INF/430
2011 Human Development Index covers record 187 countries and territories, puts Norway at top, DR Congo last
November 3, 2011
UNIS/OUS/108
UNIDO and QUINVITA join forces on novel bio-energy development
November 3, 2011
UNIS/BIO/962
New Permanent Representative of Egypt Presents Credentials
November 4, 2011
UNIS/BIO/961
New Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia Presents Credentials
November 10, 2011
UNIS/DC/001
United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs Establishes Vienna Office
November 11, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/301
"Too Often, the Disease Hits the Poorest Especially Hard", Message on World Diabetes Day, 14 November 2011
November 14, 2011
UNIS/OUS/109
UNIDO report offers global connectedness ranking, says knowledge networks can achieve development goals
November 14, 2011
UNIS/BIO/963
New Permanent Permanent Observer for the International Organization for Migration Presents Credentials
November 16, 2011
UNIS/OUS/110
Tokyo conference Lauds Green Growth in Asia, Calls for Green Industry Action under Rio+20
November 16, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/302
"Practicing Tolerance can Serve as the Antidote to Prejudice and Hatred" Message on International Day of Tolerance, 16 November 2011
November 18, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/303
"Road Accidents have Become the Leading Cause of Death for People Aged 15 to 29", Message on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, 20 November 2011
November 18, 2011
UNIS/OUS/111
OFID Hosts Meeting of UN Secretary-General’s High-level Group on Sustainable Energy for All
November 22, 2011
UNIS/CP/664
UNODC Puts Victims at the Heart of Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism
November 23, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/304
“The Pervasiveness of this Violence Should Shock us All”, Message on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, 25 November 2011
November 23, 2011
UNIS/OUS/112
UNIDO Least Developed Countries Ministerial Conference opens in Vienna tomorrow
November 24, 2011
UNIS/INF/431
Say No to Violence against Women Ad Competition: Danish designer wins First Prize
November 25, 2011
UNIS/OUS/113
UNIDO General Conference to Open in Vienna on Monday
November 28, 2011
UNIS/OUS/114
Green Industry is Here to Stay, says UNIDO Director-General Yumkella
November 28, 2011
UNIS/OUS/115
Switzerland Contributes EUR 17 Million for UNIDO’s Green Industry Initiative
November 28, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1125
UNODC Executive Director and Afghan President Meet Ahead of Next Week’s Bonn II Conference
November 28, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1126
Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan deepen cooperation to combat threats posed by illicit drugs
November 29, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/305
“The establishment of a Palestinian State, living in peace next to a secure Israel, is long overdue”, Message on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, 29 November 2011
November 30, 2011
UNIS/OUS/116
Brazilian astronaut Marcos Pontes appointed as UNIDO Goodwill Ambassador
November 30, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/306
“Momentum is on our side. Let us use it to end AIDS – once and for all”, Message on World AIDS Day, 1 December 2011
November 30, 2011
UNIS/OUS/117
UNIDO, WorldSkills International and WorldSkills Germany agree to promote industrial skills development
December 1, 2011
UNIS/BIO/964
New Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan Presents Credentials
December 1, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/307
“To Eradicate Contemporary Forms of Slavery, we Need New Strategies and Measures That Can Unite All Actors”, Message on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, 2 December 2011
December 1, 2011
UNIS/OUS/118
World industrial output grows in the third quarter, despite Euro zone financial instability, according to UNIDO report
December 2, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/308
“Together for a better world for all including persons with disabilities in development”, Message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December 2011
December 2, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/309
“Everyone Can Make a Difference”, Message for International Volunteer Day, 5 December 2011
December 2, 2011
UNIS/VIC/185
The World Food Programme honours five decades of partnership with Saudi Arabia
December 5, 2011
UNIS/OUS/119
UNIDO partners with GEF, Government of South Africa to organize “green” events at COP17
December 6, 2011
UNIS/OUS/120
Entry into force of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty brought closer by Indonesia’s ratification – CTBTO Executive Secretary Tibor Tóth
December 7, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1127
UNODC Strengthens Counter-narcotics Assistance to Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries
December 8, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/310
“All of us have a Responsibility to Take Action Against the Cancer of Corruption”, Message on International Anti-Corruption Day, 9 December 2011
December 9, 2011
UNIS/OS/412
Ten Years of Achievement by the United Nations on Global Navigation Satellite Systems: International Meeting on GNSS, 12 - 16 December 2011
December 9, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/311
“2011 Extraordinary Year for Human Rights: New Democratic Transitions set in Motion”, Message for Human Rights Day, 10 December 2011
December 9, 2011
UNIS/CP/665
United Nations Secretary-General calls for action by all to end scourge of corruption
December 9, 2011
UNIS/INF/432
UN Ad Competition on Water
December 13, 2011
UNIS/OUS/121
UNIDO “delivering good value for money”, says Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation
December 14, 2011
UNIS/OUS/122
Climate Change, drought and the Danube: ICPDR tackles major challenges at 14th Ordinary Meeting
December 15, 2011
UNIS/NAR/1128
Opium Cultivation and Production in South-East Asia give Cause for Concern
December 16, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/312
“Every migrant child should be able to go to school”, Message on International Migrants Day, 18 December 2011
December 19, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/313
"Solidarity must be the foundation for global solutions", Message on International Human Solidarity Day, 20 December 2011
December 19, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/314
"The global rate of biodiversity loss is unmatched in human history", Message on the Launch of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity, 17 December 2011
December 19, 2011
UNIS/SGSM/315
"Shared challenge of creating a more equal and sustainable world", Message on United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, 19 December 2011
December 27, 2011
UNIS/INF/433
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