Press Releases

February 1, 2012
UNIS/OUS/129
UN-Energy Chair Yumkella urges Asia to make commitments toward 2030 sustainable energy goals
February 1, 2012
UNIS/INF/436
MEDIA ADVISORY: Paris Pact Ministerial Meeting on Drugs from Afghanistan on 16 February in Vienna
February 3, 2012
UNIS/OS/413
Sustainable Outer Space Discussed in Vienna
February 3, 2012
UNIS/BIO/969
New Permanent Representative of Serbia Presents Credentials
February 8, 2012
UNIS/CP/667
Member States Express Strong Support for the “One-UN” Approach taken by UNODC and other Task Force Partners on Transnational Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking
February 10, 2012
UNIS/INF/437
MEDIA ADVISORY: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to Visit Austria
February 14, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1130
MEDIA ADVISORY: Press Conference on Paris Pact Ministerial Meeting on Drugs from Afghanistan
February 16, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/319
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Remarks to Vienna Community: “Empowering People in a Changing World”
February 16, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/317
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:Remarks to Third Ministerial Conference of the Paris Pact
February 16, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1131
UN Secretary-General and Paris Pact Partners affirm international commitment to curbing drug trafficking from Afghanistan
February 16, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/318
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Remarks at Joint Press Encounter with President Heinz Fischer
February 17, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/320
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Remarks on Fifteenth Anniversary of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
February 17, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/321
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Opening Remarks at Press Conference with Mr. Tibor Tóth, Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
February 17, 2012
UNIS/OS/414
Space-based Technology for Sustainable Development
February 20, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/322
"Let us Chart a Development Path that Leads to Greater Social Justice and the Future we Want", Message on the World Day of Social Justice, 20 February 2012
February 24, 2012
UNIS/L/160
San Marino Accedes to United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)
February 28, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1132
INCB: We Must Stop Drugs Being Sold to Kids via Social Media
February 28, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1133
UNODC Chief Discusses Drug and Crime Issues with Head of the Sovereign Order of Malta
February 28, 2012
UNIS/OUS/130
The Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta pays courtesy visit to UNIDO
February 29, 2012
UNIS/INF/438
INCB President reiterates the importance of addressing social disintegration in marginalised communities
March 1, 2012
UNIS/OUS/131
World manufacturing recovery stalls as Euro-zone instability weakens growth prospects
March 2, 2012
UNIS/OUS/132
Japan to fund UNIDO projects in Africa worth over USD 7 million
March 5, 2012
UNIS/BIO/970
New Permanent Representative of Japan Presents Credentials
March 5, 2012
UNIS/BIO/971
Secretary-General Appoints Janos Tisovszky Director of United Nations Information Service in Vienna
March 5, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1134
Japan Makes Impressive Contribution of Around US$23 Million to UNODC Projects in Afghanistan and Region
March 7, 2012
UNIS/OUS/133
Japan to support youth employment in Guinea by funding USD 3 million UNIDO project
March 7, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/323
"The energy, talent and strength of women and girls represent humankind’s most valuable untapped natural resource" - Message on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2012
March 8, 2012
UNIS/BIO/972
New Permanent Representative of Portugal Presents Credentials
March 8, 2012
UNIS/OUS/134
World manufacturing growth down in 2011, according to the latest UNIDO Industrial Statistics Yearbook
March 8, 2012
UNIS/OUS/135
Rural women active agents of economic and social change and need more support, says UNIDO Director-General
March 9, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1135REV
MEDIA ADVISORY: Press Briefing on the 55th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
March 12, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1136
UN Drugs Chief Calls for Stronger Cooperation Frameworks and Attention to Health as Way Forward for International Drugs Policy
March 12, 2012
UNIS/VIC/186
Commemorating the First Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake at the United Nations in Vienna - Photo Exhibition “Tohoku Region: Rebuilding for a Better Tomorrow” opens at Vienna International Centre
March 16, 2012
UNIS/BIO/973
New Permanent Representative of Panama Presents Credentials
March 16, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1137
Commission on Narcotic Drugs Concludes 2012 Session with Strong Health Focus and Renewed Support for Drugs Conventions
March 19, 2012
UNIS/OS/415
Space Law in Focus in Vienna
March 19, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/325
"Each Nowruz Showcases the World’s diversity and Offers an Opportunity for Deepening the Ties that Bind us All Together", Message on the International Day of Nowruz, 21 March 2012
March 19, 2012
UNIS/INF/439
Africa as a pole of global growth
March 19, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1138
UNODC, UNIDO Join Forces to Promote Development in Rural Communities Dependent on Drug Crops
March 20, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/326
"Racism Undermines Peace, Security, Justice and Social Progress", Message on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, 21 March 2012
March 21, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/324
"Ensuring the Sustainable Use of our Most Critical Finite Resource – Water", Message on World Water Day, 22 March 2012
March 21, 2012
UNIS/BIO/974
New Permanent Representative of Malta Presents Credentials
March 21, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/327
Let us Build an Inclusive Society for All", Message on World Down Syndrome Day, 21 March 2012
March 22, 2012
UNIS/OUS/136
Agriculture and Environment: Corporations taking action in river basin management
March 22, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/328
"Now is the Time to be even more Ambitious and Stop TB in our Lifetime", Message on World Tuberculosis Day, 24 March 2012
March 22, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/329
"Let us Work to Protect All those who Fight to See the Truth Prevail", Message on the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims, 24 March 2012
March 26, 2012
UNIS/BIO/975
New Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso Presents Credentials
March 26, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/330
"Protect the Thousands of United Nations Personnel who Risk their Safety to Help Suffering People in some of the most Dangerous Parts of our World", Message on the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members, 25 March 2012
March 26, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/331
"Let us all Reaffirm our Commitment to Combating Racism and Building Societies based on Justice, Equality and Solidarity", Message on the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, 25 March 2012
March 27, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/332
"People with Autism are equal Citizens who Should Enjoy all Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms", Message on World Autism Awareness Day, 2 April 2012
March 27, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/333
"Learning from History to Shape a Bright Future", Message on the 18th Anniversary of the Genocide in Rwanda, 7 April 2012
March 29, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/334
International day for mine awareness: On april 4 th lend your leg
March 29, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/335
"Good Health Adds Life to Years", Message on World Health Day, 7 April 2012
March 30, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1139
WCO and INCB join forces to enhance international drug control efforts
March 30, 2012
UNIS/OS/416
Growing pace of space activities calls for further development of space law
April 3, 2012
UNIS/OUS/137
Director-General Yumkella visits West Africa, says UNIDO committed to helping develop Africa’s LDCs
April 3, 2012
UNIS/OUS/138
UNIDO and SCANIA to open training academy to revive Iraqi industry
April 3, 2012
UNIS/CP/668
We must re-double our efforts to bring an end to human trafficking, says President of UN General Assembly
April 4, 2012
UNIS/OUS/139
UNIDO Director-General joins President Koroma in laying foundation stone for small hydro plant in Sierra Leone
April 10, 2012
UNIS/INF/440
MEDIA ADVISORY: Government, business leaders and activists to converge in Rio in June at UN global gathering to advance action for a sustainable future
April 10, 2012
UNIS/INF/441
Africa and Asia to lead urban population growth in the next four decades
April 12, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/336
"One of Humankind’s Greatest Achievements: the Presence of People in Space", Message on the International Day of Human Space Flight, 12 April 2012
April 13, 2012
UNIS/L/161
Updated and revised Digest of international sale of goods contract law published
April 17, 2012
UNIS/CP/669
Global Crime under spotlight at United Nations Meeting in Vienna
April 17, 2012
UNIS/CP/670
UNODC and EU border management agency sign cooperation agreement
April 17, 2012
UNIS/CP/671
UNODC and IOM sign agreement for closer cooperation to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling and to improve border management
April 18, 2012
UNIS/BIO/977
New Permanent Representative of Liberia Presents Credentials
April 19, 2012
UNIS/BIO/976
New Permanent Representative of Cyprus Presents Credentials
April 19, 2012
UNIS/OUS/140
UNIDO and China agree to strengthen cooperation
April 23, 2012
UNIS/CP/672
Transnational Crime Threatens Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) says UNODC Chief at Opening of 21st Session of the Crime Commission
April 24, 2012
UNIS/CP/673
Private sector invited to help fight corruption through new UN initiative
April 24, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/337
"Malaria Mortality Rates have Fallen by More than a Quarter Globally", Message on World Malaria Day, 25 April 2012
April 24, 2012
UNIS/CP/674
We must act together to fight exploitation and human trafficking in tourism, say United Nations and international partners
April 25, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/338
"When we Remind the World of the Agony Inflicted by Chemical Weapons, we Present the Most Compelling Case for Permanently Outlawing them", Message on the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Weapons, 29 April 2012
April 25, 2012
UNIS/INF/442
Preparatory Committee for the 2015 Nuclear Non- Proliferation Treaty Review Conference to meet in Vienna, 30 April - 11 May 2012
April 26, 2012
UNIS/INF/443
Hungarian designer wins the Drop by Drop Youth Prize
April 27, 2012
UNIS/INF/444
Update on Rio+20: media accreditation deadline: 14 May 2012
April 27, 2012
UNIS/CP/675
As Crime Commission Ends, Delivery of Practical Action Against Organized Crime Begins, says UNODC Chief
April 30, 2012
UNIS/OUS/141
Biomass for Electricity Conference: Greening Electricity Generation for Energy Access
May 2, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/339
" Spirit to care not just for ourselves but for others lies at the heart of Buddhism" - Message on the Day of Vesak, 5 May 2012
May 2, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/340
" Freedom of expression is one of our most precious rights" Message on World Press Freedom Day, 3 May 2012
May 2, 2012
UNIS/OUS/142
International conference on sustainable biomass for electricity generation opens in Austria
May 3, 2012
UNIS/OUS/143
UNIDO to be honoured with high international award
May 8, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1140
International Narcotics Control Board commences its 104th session; Raymond Yans elected as President of the Board
May 10, 2012
UNIS/CP/676
OSCE, UNODC hold joint conference on the terrorist use of explosives
May 11, 2012
UNIS/DC/002
The Preparatory Committee for the 2015 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons held constructive deliberations during its first session
May 14, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/341
"Pledge to Promote Work-Family Balance", Message on the International Day of Families, 15 May 2012
May 16, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/342
"Information and Communications Technologies are Benefiting Women and Girls", Message on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, 17 May 2012
May 18, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/343
"Protecting Marine Biodiversity for the Future We Want", Message on the International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May 2012
May 22, 2012
UNIS/L/162
Finland Becomes a Party to Part II (Formation of the Contract) of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)
May 23, 2012
UNIS/OUS/145
Germany pledges EUR 1 million in support of UNIDO’s efforts to develop a pharmaceutical industry in Africa
May 24, 2012
UNIS/OUS/144
Interim Findings of Fukushima-Daiichi Assessment presented at the Annual Meeting of UNSCEAR
May 24, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/345
"The Future We All Want: Dynamic, Equitable and Sustainable Growth that Benefits All Africans", Message on Africa Day, 25 May 2012
May 24, 2012
UNIS/BIO/978
New Permanent Representative of Thailand Presents Credentials
May 25, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/346
"Blue Helmets a Beacon of Hope to Millions of People Around the World", Message on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, 29 May 2012
May 25, 2012
UNIS/OUS/146
Italian agency ENEA and UNIDO to jointly promote renewable energy and energy efficiency in developing countries
May 29, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/347
"Let us Resist the Industry’s Attacks and Pursue our Vision of a Tobacco-Free World", Message on World No Tobacco Day, 31 May 2012
May 29, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1141
UNODC Chief and President Karzai of Afghanistan Discuss Effective National and Regional Counter-narcotics Action
May 30, 2012
UNIS/OS/417
UN-affiliated Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education opens in Western Asia
May 30, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/344
"Green Economy: Does it include you?", Message on World Environment Day, 5 June 2012
May 31, 2012
UNIS/L/163
First UNCITRAL Digest of International Commercial Arbitration case law published
May 31, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1142
Regional Cooperation and severing financial flows at the core of tackling drug trafficking in Central Asia, says UNODC Executive Director
June 1, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1143
UN Task Force on Transnational Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking enters new phase with Tajikistan regional meeting
June 1, 2012
UNIS/L/164
Sweden Becomes a Party to Part II (Formation of the Contract) of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)
June 1, 2012
UNIS/OUS/147
UNIDO report: world manufacturing shows only moderate growth as some developing countries experience a gradual slowdown
June 4, 2012
UNIS/OUS/148
UNIDO and AU conference to promote economic diversification and manufacturing in Africa
June 4, 2012
UNIS/OUS/149
World Environment Day 2012 Kicks Off with Events Planned Throughout Europe
June 5, 2012
UNIS/OUS/150
Summer course on renewable energy for decentralized systems opens in Trieste
June 5, 2012
UNIS/BIO/979
New Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia Presents Credentials
June 5, 2012
UNIS/BIO/981
New Permanent Representative of Austria Presents Credentials
June 6, 2012
UNIS/OS/418
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Holds Its 55th Session in Vienna
June 6, 2012
UNIS/INF/445
Italian wins UN European Ad Competition on Water
June 6, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/348
"Protection of the World’s Oceans and Coasts is Among the Key Goals of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development", Message on World Oceans Day, 8 June 2012
June 6, 2012
UNIS/INF/446
Progress seen on Rio+20 preparations as NY talks conclude
June 11, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1144
Executive Director pays first official visit to Albania
June 12, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/349
"Healthy soil sustains your life: Let’s go land degradation neutral", Message on World Day to Combat Desertification, 17 June 2012
June 13, 2012
UNIS/BIO/983
New Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina Presents Credentials
June 14, 2012
UNIS/BIO/982
New Permanent Representative of Italy Presents Credentials
June 15, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/350
"Effective Prevention Strategies and Stronger Laws to Address All Aspects of Elder Abuse Needed", Message on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 15 June 2012
June 18, 2012
UNIS/OS/419
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Concludes 55th Session in Vienna
June 18, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1145
UNODC, Japan and Russia launch joint project to assist Afghanistan in tackling drug trafficking
June 19, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/351
Refugees have no choice. You do. - Message on World Refugee Day, 20 June 2012
June 22, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/352
"Remove Discriminatory Laws, Policies and Practices that Impede Widows from Enjoying the Dignity and Equality they Deserve", Message on International Widows’ Day, 23 June 2012
June 22, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/353
"Let us Celebrate the Brave Women and Men who Make it Possible for the Shipping Industry to Underpin our Global Economy and Foster Greater Progress for All", Message on the Day of the Seafarer, 25 June 2012
June 22, 2012
UNIS/L/165
UN Commission on International Trade Law to Hold 45th Session in New York, 25 June - 6 July 2012
June 22, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/354
"We Express our Solidarity with the Hundreds of Thousands of Victims of Torture and their Family Members", Message on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 June 2012
June 22, 2012
UNIS/OUS/151
Director-General Yumkella says Sustainable Energy for All initiative to benefit over a billion people worldwide
June 25, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/355
"Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Continue to Have a Profoundly Negative Impact on Development and Stability Across the World", Message on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, 26 June 2012
June 26, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1146
UNODC chief calls for health, development and rights-based approach to drug problem
June 27, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/356
"Contributing to Human Dignity and Global Solidarity, Cooperatives Build a Better World", Message for the International Day of Cooperatives, 7 July 2012
June 28, 2012
UNIS/OUS/152
Danube Day 2012: Get active for the Rivers!
June 29, 2012
UNIS/CP/677
United Nations Drugs and Crime office, World Customs Organization make a dent in counterfeit goods and drug shipments
July 3, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1147
UNODC Executive Director Meets Iranian Official Regarding Vice-President’s Anti-Semitic Comments at an Event in Tehran on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Drug Trafficking
July 3, 2012
UNIS/L/166
Online platform on the New York Convention Guide launched
July 3, 2012
UNIS/INF/448
With three MDGs achieved, global partnership for development is key to 2015 success
July 4, 2012
UNIS/L/167
UN Commission on International Trade Law adopts Recommendations to assist arbitral institutions
July 6, 2012
UNIS/L/168
Denmark Becomes a Party to Part II (Formation of the Contract) of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)
July 9, 2012
UNIS/OS/420
Building Partnerships with UNOOSA
July 10, 2012
UNIS/L/169
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Adopts a Guide to Enactment of its 2011 Model Law on Public Procurement
July 11, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/357
Secretary-General, in Message for World Population Day, Urges Member States to Bridge Gap between Demand for, Supply of Reproductive Health Services
July 11, 2012
UNIS/L/170
UN Commission on International Trade Law Concludes 45th Session in New York
July 12, 2012
UNIS/CP/679
In briefing to Security Council UNODC Chief expresses concern over West Africa, says drugs and crime are complex challenges in fluid and fast moving environment
July 16, 2012
UNIS/CP/680
New United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime awareness campaign highlights transnational organized crime as an US$ 870 billion a year business
July 16, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/358
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message for Nelson Mandela International Day, 18 July 2012
July 16, 2012
UNIS/INF/449
MEDIA ADVISORY: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to Visit Slovenia
July 18, 2012
UNIS/CP/681
UNODC Chief praises murdered magistrates who helped found modern approach to organized crime
July 19, 2012
UNIS/BIO/984
New Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar Presents Credentials
July 19, 2012
UNIS/L/171
Togo ratifies the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods Wholly or Partly by Sea
July 20, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/359
"Olympic Truce: the Call for Warring Parties Everywhere to Lay Down their Weapons During the Games", Message on the Olympic Truce, July 2012
July 20, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/360
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Address to the Parliament of Slovenia
July 20, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/361
Read-out of the Secretary-General’s meetings with H.E. Mr. Danilo Turk, President of Republic of Slovenia; H.E. Mr. Janez Jansa, Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia; and H.E. Mr. Gregor Virant, President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia
July 20, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/362
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: REMARKS AT JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE WITH HIS EXCELLENCY JANEZ JANŠA, THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA
July 23, 2012
UNIS/BIO/985
New Permanent Representative of Germany Presents Credentials
July 25, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1148
2011 Colombia coca crop survey shows stable overall situation
July 26, 2012
UNIS/OUS/153
Former World Bank Chief Economist Justin Lin to deliver lecture on China and the world economy
July 31, 2012
UNIS/INF/450
Media Advisory: UNECE Ministerial Conference: Ensuring a society for all ages: promoting quality of life and active ageing, 18 - 20 September 2012 in Vienna, Austria
August 1, 2012
UNIS/OUS/154
Director-General Yumkella calls for economic diversification, sustainable industrial and agribusiness development in Africa
August 1, 2012
UNIS/INF/451
UN Secretary-General Appoints High-level Panel on Post-2015 Development Agenda
August 1, 2012
UNIS/INF/452
UN Secretary-General appoints Austrian diplomat as coordinator for multilingualism
August 2, 2012
UNIS/VIC/187
Students and Young Graduates Practice Diplomatic Skills at Vienna International Model United Nations (VIMUN) 2012
August 2, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/363
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, 9 August 2012
August 3, 2012
UNIS/BIO/987
New Permanent Representative of Guatemala Presents Credentials
August 6, 2012
UNIS/L/172
The United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts Enters into Force with the Accession by the Dominican Republic
August 9, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/364
"We Risk Creating a 'Lost Generation' of Squandered Talent and Dreams", Message on International Youth Day, 12 August 2012
August 10, 2012
UNIS/L/173
Montenegro Accedes to the Convention on the Limitation Period in the International Sale of Goods, as amended
August 17, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/365
"People Helping People: Commemoration of World Humanitarian Day" - Message on World Humanitarian Day, 19 August 2012
August 22, 2012
UNIS/BIO/986
New Permanent Representative of the Netherlands Presents Credentials
August 24, 2012
UNIS/L/174
Tajikistan Accedes to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
August 24, 2012
UNIS/INF/453
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination examines report of Austria
August 27, 2012
UNIS/DC/003
Commemorating International Day Against Nuclear Tests
August 28, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/366
"Nuclear Tests Remain a Threat to Human Health and Global Stability", Message on the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, 29 August 2012
August 30, 2012
UNIS/BIO/988
New Permanent Representative of India Presents Credentials
September 3, 2012
UNIS/OUS/155
Report on World Manufacturing Production shows lowest level of output in developing countries since beginning of 2011
September 6, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/367
"An Estimated 775 Million Young People and Adults around the World Still Cannot Read or Write", Message on International Literacy Day, 8 September 2012
September 11, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/368
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on the United Nations Day of South-South Cooperation
September 12, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/369
"Democracies are Not Born Overnight, Nor Built in a Year ...They Require Sustained and Painstaking Work", Message on the International Day of Democracy, 15 September 2012
September 12, 2012
UNIS/BIO/989
New Permanent Representative of Tajikistan Presents Credentials
September 14, 2012
UNIS/INF/454
United Nations General Assembly opens on 18 September 2012
September 14, 2012
UNIS/OS/421
United Nations to hold a Symposium on Space Weather Data Analysis in Graz
September 14, 2012
UNIS/INF/455
Forthcoming event: 20th UN/CEFACT Forum to advance global trade facilitation efforts
September 14, 2012
UNIS/INF/456
UNECE Ministerial Conference will discuss strategies to foster Active Ageing
September 14, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/370
"The Ozone Layer is Now on Track to Recover over the Next Five Decades", Message on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, 16 September 2012
September 17, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1149
Coca Crop Cultivation “Falls Significantly” in Bolivia, According to 2011 Coca Monitoring Survey
September 18, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/371
"Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future", Message on the International Day of Peace, 21 September 2012
September 18, 2012
UNIS/BIO/991
New Permanent Representative of Australia Presents Credentials
September 19, 2012
UNIS/BIO/990
New Permanent Representative of Jamaica Presents Credentials
September 19, 2012
UNIS/INF/457
UNECE region reports progress in meeting the needs of an increasingly ageing population, but challenges remain
September 20, 2012
UNIS/INF/458
Significant MDG gains risk slowing under declining aid — United Nations report
September 21, 2012
UNIS/INF/459
UNECE Ministerial Conference concludes with commitment to meet the individual and societal challenges triggered by population ageing
September 21, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/372
"Tourism and Sustainable Energy: Powering Sustainable Development", Message on World Tourism Day, 27 September 2012
September 24, 2012
UNIS/CP/682
Where Corruption flourishes, Development & the Rule of Law fail, says UNODC Chief
September 24, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1150
My message is clear: Central America confronts violence, our role is to offer assistance, says Head of UN Office of Drugs and Crime
September 25, 2012
UNIS/OUS/156
UN Secretary-General appoints Kandeh Yumkella as Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All initiative
September 25, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/373
Message on World Maritime Day, 27 September 2012
September 26, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1151
Coca Crop Cultivation Up in Peru - 2011 Coca Monitoring Survey
September 26, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/374
"Half the World’s People Now Live in Towns and Cities", Message on World Habitat Day, 1 October 2012
September 26, 2012
UNIS/L/175
UNCITRAL work highlighted at UN High-Level Meeting on Rule of Law and in its Declaration
September 26, 2012
UNIS/CP/683
Piracy Occurs at Sea, Solutions May Be on Dry Land
September 27, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/375
"Longevity: Shaping the Future", Message on the International Day of Older Persons, 1 October 2012
September 27, 2012
UNIS/CP/684
Violent crime and drug-related trafficking pose serious threats to rule of law and development in Central America and the Caribbean, says UNODC Report
September 28, 2012
UNIS/INF/460
Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. János Áder, President of Hungary, on the margins of the 67th United Nations General Assembly
October 1, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/376
"Tackling the Roots of Conflict and Intolerance will take a Culture of Non-violence and Peace", Message for International Day of Non-Violence, 2 October 2012
October 2, 2012
UNIS/INF/461
Hungary: UN Rights Expert to Assess Impact of Unsound Management and Disposal of Toxic Waste
October 4, 2012
UNIS/OS/422
World Space Week: New Satellite at the United Nations in Vienna
October 4, 2012
UNIS/OUS/157
UNIDO and EU discuss “strategic” partnership
October 4, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/377
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon - Message on World Teachers Day, 5 October 2012
October 8, 2012
UNIS/BIO/992
New Permanent Representative of the Slovak Republic Presents Credentials
October 9, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/378
"Depression: A Global Crisis", Message on World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2012
October 10, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/379
"Girls Face Discrimination, Violence and Abuse Every Day Across the World", Message on the International Day of the Girl Child, 11 October 2012
October 10, 2012
UNIS/CP/686
“Crime must have no home,” says UNODC Chief ahead of Vienna Conference on transnational organized crime
October 11, 2012
UNIS/CP/685REV
REMINDER Media Advisory: Threat of transnational organized crime to be the focus of United Nations Member States at Vienna Conference
October 11, 2012
UNIS/BIO/993
New Permanent Representative of Indonesia Presents Credentials
October 12, 2012
UNIS/INF/462
Hungary: UN expert on toxic waste calls for greater accountability of polluting companies
October 12, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/380
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on the International Day for Disaster Reduction
October 12, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/381
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on the International Day of Rural Women
October 15, 2012
UNIS/CP/687
Transnational Crime proceeds in billions, victims in millions, says UNODC Chief
October 16, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/382
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on International Day for Eradication of Poverty
October 16, 2012
UNIS/CP/688
UNODC’s new crime fighting tool turns lessons of the past into policies for the future
October 17, 2012
UNIS/OUS/158
Director-General Yumkella receives prestigious Global Leadership award
October 17, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/383
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on World Food Day
October 18, 2012
UNIS/BIO/994
New Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom Presents Credentials
October 19, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/384
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on United Nations Day
October 21, 2012
UNIS/CP/689
Vienna conference closes after week long discussion on transnational organized crime
October 22, 2012
UNIS/CP/690
UNODC launches report to assist Member States to counter the use of the internet for terrorist purposes
October 22, 2012
UNIS/OUS/159
UNIDO delegation in Seoul for talks on expanding cooperation with Republic of Korea
October 29, 2012
UNIS/OUS/160
UNIDO supports green industrial development in Ghana
October 29, 2012
UNIS/BIO/995
New Permanent Representative of Bulgaria Presents Credentials
October 31, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1152
International cooperation and shared responsibility in international drug control are key in efforts towards a world free of suffering caused by drugs, says President of International Narcotics Control Board as 105th session commences
November 1, 2012
UNIS/OUS/161
ECOWAS energy ministers urge UN to declare Sustainable Energy for All decade
November 2, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/385
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
November 7, 2012
UNIS/INF/463
Vienna meeting to launch implementation of UN Action Plan on the Safety of Journalists
November 9, 2012
UNIS/BIO/996
New Permanent Representative of Thailand Presents Credentials
November 9, 2012
UNIS/CP/691
UNODC and International Anti-Corruption Academy begin new partnership in anti-corruption fight
November 12, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/386
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on World Diabetes Day
November 14, 2012
UNIS/OUS/162
2012 South-South Expo opens in Vienna on 19 November to showcase successful development solutions in energy, climate change
November 14, 2012
UNIS/CP/692
UNODC Chief to undertake counter-piracy mission to East Africa
November 15, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1153
INCB President voices concern about the outcome of recent referenda about non-medical use of cannabis in the United States in a number of states
November 15, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/387
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message for International Day for Tolerance
November 15, 2012
UNIS/L/176
United Nations General Assembly elects new UNCITRAL Members
November 15, 2012
UNIS/L/177
Latvia Withdraws “Written Form” Declaration Under the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)
November 16, 2012
UNIS/CP/693
UNODC Chief meets Seychelles’ President, visits prison on first day of counter-piracy mission to East Africa
November 16, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/388
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
November 19, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/389
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on Africa Industrialization Day
November 19, 2012
UNIS/OUS/163
UNIDO report names top connectedness performers, analyzes new global aid architecture
November 19, 2012
UNIS/OUS/164
UNIDO and partners host South-South Development Expo in Vienna presenting solutions to energy insecurity, climate challenge
November 19, 2012
UNIS/CP/694
“Piracy is a complex challenge for East Africa’s fragile economies,” says UNODC Executive Director
November 20, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1154
Opium-crop cultivation rises in Afghanistan, prices remain high
November 20, 2012
UNIS/CP/695
The Trust Fund for the Victims of Human Trafficking appeals for support, on Universal Children’s Day
November 21, 2012
UNIS/OUS/165
Costa Rica to host in 2013 high-level conference of middle-income countries in partnership with UNIDO
November 21, 2012
UNIS/OUS/166
Ozone statue unveiled in Vienna to mark Montreal Protocol anniversary
November 21, 2012
UNIS/OUS/167
Peru to host 2013 General Conference of the UN Industrial Development Organization
November 21, 2012
UNIS/OUS/168
Germany funds UNIDO project on local production of essential medicines in Africa
November 23, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/390
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
November 23, 2012
UNIS/CP/696
We must isolate piracy’s ringleaders and financiers, says UNODC Chief as counter-piracy mission ends in Mauritius
November 23, 2012
UNIS/INF/464
Media Advisory - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to Visit Austria
November 23, 2012
UNIS/INF/465
UN mobilizes to improve safety for journalists and fight impunity
November 26, 2012
UNIS/INF/466
Readout of Secretary-General's meetings with Austrian President and Foreign Minister
November 26, 2012
UNIS/CP/697
MEDIA ADVISORY: UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov to visit South-East Asia
November 26, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/391
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL: REMARKS AT INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF THE KING ABDULLAH BIN ABDULAZIZ INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR INTERRELIGIOUS AND INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE
November 27, 2012
UNIS/OUS/169
New collaboration to invest over USD 3 million to help create jobs for youth in Tunisia
November 27, 2012
UNIS/BIO/998
New Permanent Representative of Brazil Presents Credentials
November 28, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/392
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
November 28, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/393
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
November 28, 2012
UNIS/OUS/170
International conference on productive work for youth opens in Tunis
November 29, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1155
UNODC Executive Director meets Thai Deputy Prime Minister, offers support for region’s fight against organized crime and illicit drug trafficking
November 29, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/394
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
November 29, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/395
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on World Aids Day
November 29, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1156
UNODC launches Russian website, enhancing commitment to multilingualism
November 30, 2012
UNIS/INF/467
Latest incident involving UNDOF peacekeepers
November 30, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1157
We need to be bold and courageous to reverse spread of HIV in prison populations, says UNODC Chief on World AIDS Day
November 30, 2012
UNIS/L/178
Sao Tome and Principe Accedes to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
December 1, 2012
UNIS/CP/698
UNODC Chief visits Myanmar, offers UNODC support, stresses need for all countries to adopt UN Anti-Corruption Convention
December 3, 2012
UNIS/CP/699
UNODC Executive Director Meets Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
December 3, 2012
UNIS/OUS/171
Global manufacturing growing at the lowest rate since 2009, according to UNIDO report
December 3, 2012
UNIS/OS/423
United Nations International Expert Meeting on Crowdsource Mapping for Disaster Risk Management and Emergency Response
December 3, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/396
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on International Volunteer Day
December 4, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1158
UNODC Executive Director meets Viet Nam Deputy PM Nguyen Huan Phuc
December 5, 2012
UNIS/CP/700
Lao People’s Democratic Republic ‘extremely vulnerable’ to trafficking by transnational organized crime groups, says UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov
December 7, 2012
UNIS/CP/701
UNODC Executive Director pledges continued UN support to Indonesia’s anti-corruption efforts
December 7, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/397
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on International Anti-Corruption Day
December 7, 2012
UNIS/CP/702
“Bribery accepted is fairness declined,” says UNODC Chief ahead of International Day against Corruption
December 7, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/398
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on Human Rights Day
December 10, 2012
UNIS/CP/703
UNODC Executive Director: to save the orangutan, we must break the links between illegal timber trade, corruption and transnational organized crime
December 12, 2012
UNIS/INF/468
Mobilizing resources to empower women and girls: A dialogue among policy makers
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UNIS/CP/704
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December 12, 2012
UNIS/INF/469
United Nations experts urge Hungary to uphold Constitutional Court decision to decriminalize homelessness
December 12, 2012
UNIS/BIO/1000
New Permanent Representative of Zambia Presents Credentials
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UNIS/BIO/999
New Permanent Representative of the United States of America Presents Credentials
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UNIS/INF/470
Empowerment of Women should be at the heart of the future United Nations development agenda
December 17, 2012
UNIS/BIO/1001
New Permanent Representative of Nepal Presents Credentials
December 18, 2012
UNIS/NAR/1159
UNODC Chief’s participation at the Triangular Ministerial Meeting to Tehran stresses cooperation among regional neighbours
December 18, 2012
UNIS/SGSM/399
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on International Migrants Day
December 18, 2012
UNIS/L/179
United Nations General Assembly elects new UNCITRAL Member

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