Press Releases

January 8, 2018
UNIS/CP/1024
Statement of the Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Yury Fedotov on the visit of the President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset
January 9, 2018
UNIS/MA/198
MEDIA ADVISORY: Media briefing via Webex in advance of launch of ‘Making Migration Work for All’ Report by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
January 10, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1167
New Permanent Representative of Viet Nam presents credentials
January 11, 2018
UNIS/INF/531
Managing migration is one of the most urgent and profound tests of international cooperation in our time
January 15, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1168
New Permanent Representative of Honduras presents credentials
January 17, 2018
UNIS/MA/199
INVITATION: The United Nations lnformation Service (UNIS) Vienna invites you to a Press Breakfast on priorities and key events for 2018 of the Vienna-based UN organizations and agencies
January 17, 2018
UNIS/INF/532
Note to Correspondents: Statement on behalf of the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura
January 17, 2018
UNIS/MA/200
Note to correspondents: Intra-Syrian talks – Media opportunity, 25 – 26 January 2018
January 19, 2018
UNIS/OS/492
The University of Nairobi hands over the first KiboCUBE CubeSat to JAXA under UNOOSA-JAXA KiboCUBE Programme
January 25, 2018
UNIS/MA/201
Special Meeting on Syria in Vienna - Media opportunity
January 25, 2018
UNIS/MA/202
MEDIA ADVISORY Logistical information for the Special Meeting on Syria in Vienna
January 25, 2018
UNIS/OUS/388
Germany takes over ICPDR Presidency for 2018 from the European Union
January 25, 2018
UNIS/MA/203
Special Meeting on Syria in Vienna - Media opportunity
January 26, 2018
UNIS/MA/204
Special Meeting on Syria in Vienna - Media opportunity
January 26, 2018
UNIS/MA/205
Special Meeting on Syria in Vienna - Media opportunity
January 26, 2018
UNIS/MA/206
Special Meeting on Syria in Vienna - Media opportunity
January 26, 2018
UNIS/MA/207
Press Statement by the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria
January 27, 2018
UNIS/INF/533
Statement of Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura at the conclusion of the special round 9 meeting of the UN-convened intra-Syrian talks in Vienna
January 31, 2018
UNIS/CP/1025
UNODC and OSCE sign new 2018-2019 joint action plan
February 5, 2018
UNIS/CP/1026
Executive Director, UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Yury Fedotov: Statement on Safer Internet Day
February 5, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1341
World Cancer Day: INCB emphasizes the right to health and access to critical medicines
February 5, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1342
INCB begins 121st session, focuses on cooperation with national competent authorities and international organizations
February 6, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1169
New Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation presents credentials
February 6, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/853
The Secretary-General - Message for the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
February 7, 2018
UNIS/VIC/216
Meeting on Plan of Action for Religious Leaders to Prevent Incitement to Violence to take place at the UN in Vienna
February 9, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1343
INCB concludes 121st session, calls on States to implement international drug control conventions in accordance with human rights
February 9, 2018
UNIS/CP/1027
UNODC stands with Colombia to build peace, sustainable alternative development, says Executive Director
February 12, 2018
UNIS/MA/208
MEDIA ADVISORY: Meeting on the Plan of Action for Religious Leaders to Prevent Incitement to Violence
February 12, 2018
UNIS/INF/534
Note to Correspondents on meeting of the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Matthew Nimetz, with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
February 13, 2018
UNIS/CP/1028
Tackling crime and violent extremism, UNODC and UNESCO join forces to promote a culture of lawfulness through education
February 13, 2018
UNIS/INF/535
Note to Correspondents: Meeting of the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Matthew Nimetz, with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
February 14, 2018
UNIS/CP/1029
Remarks of the Executive Director, UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Yury Fedotov: End Violence Solutions Summit in Stockholm
February 15, 2018
UNIS/CP/1030
Meeting on the Implementation of the Plan of Action for Religious Leaders and Actors to Prevent Incitement to Violence that Could Lead to Atrocity Crimes “Plan of Action”
February 16, 2018
UNIS/CP/1031
UNODC providing integrated support for justice, security in South Eastern Europe, says Executive Director
February 19, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1170
New Permanent Representative of Albania presents credentials
February 20, 2018
UNIS/VIC/217
UNOV Director-General stresses invaluable benefits of host country partnership during Austrian MFA’s visit
February 23, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1172
New Permanent Representative of Turkey presents credentials
February 23, 2018
UNIS/MA/211
MEDIA ADVISORY: The United Nations Information Centre (UNIS) Vienna invites you to the global launch of the International Narcotics Control Board Annual Report 2017 - Thursday 1 March 2018 at 11:00am at the VIC
February 26, 2018
UNIS/OS/493
United Nations-led conference on space technology for water management opens in Islamabad
February 28, 2018
UNIS/CP/1032
Executive Director, UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Yury Fedotov: Statement on World Wildlife Day - 3 March 2018
February 28, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1174
New Permanent Representative of the Republic of Iraq presents credentials
March 1, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1344
INCB calls for greater investment in drug treatment services, as the vast majority of drug users lack access to treatment
March 5, 2018
UNIS/CP/1033
While in Bangkok, UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov highlights the need to strengthen criminal justice to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
March 7, 2018
UNIS/CP/1034
Executive Director, UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Yury Fedotov: Statement on International Women’s Day
March 8, 2018
UNIS/MA/212
MEDIA ADVISORY: Journalists are invited to cover the 61st session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
March 8, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1176
New Permanent Representative of the Philippines presents credentials
March 8, 2018
UNIS/OUS/389
International Women’s Day 2018: Message by LI Yong, Director General of UNIDO
March 9, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1177
New Permanent Representative of Malaysia presents credentials
March 9, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1173
New Permanent Representative of Ecuador presents credentials
March 9, 2018
UNIS/CP/1035
UNODC launches “Chuka” video game to help girls break the silence on gender-based violence
March 12, 2018
UNIS/CP/1036
The 61st session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs opens with a call for coordinated action
March 12, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1345
“WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF HUMANKIND” - Joint Statement of INCB, UNODC and WHO in Implementation of the UNGASS 2016 Recommendations - 61st session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
March 14, 2018
UNIS/OUS/390
UNIDO supports first ever Global Recycling Day
March 14, 2018
UNIS/MA/213
MEDIA ADVISORY: UNISPACE+50
March 15, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1346
INCB launches new tools to help ensure the availability of controlled substances
March 16, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1347
Consensus key to advancing balanced action on drugs, says UNODC Executive Director
March 20, 2018
UNIS/OUS/392
UNIDO, the Government of Ecuador and the Global Environment Facility to tackle e-waste in Latin America
March 22, 2018
UNIS/OUS/391
On World Water Day, ICPDR emphasizes need for nature-based solutions in water management
March 24, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/854
The Secretary-General: Message for the International Day of Solidarity with detained and missing staff members
March 28, 2018
UNIS/CP/1037
UNODC and IOM launch new initiative to counter migrant smuggling
March 28, 2018
UNIS/L/258
Cabo Verde accedes to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
March 28, 2018
UNIS/OUS/393
Japan continues to demonstrate strong support for UNIDO projects
March 29, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/855
The Secretary-General: Message on World Autism Day
March 29, 2018
UNIS/MA/214
MEDIA ADVISORY: Meeting of the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Matthew Nimetz, with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
March 30, 2018
UNIS/INF/536
Remarks of Mr. Matthew Nimetz, Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, following the meeting with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
April 3, 2018
UNIS/L/259
Sudan accedes to the New York Convention
April 3, 2018
UNIS/MA/215
MEDIA ADVISORY: Media representatives are invited to UNODC’s Global Judicial Integrity Network launch
April 4, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1179
New Permanent Representative of Norway presents credentials
April 5, 2018
UNIS/CP/1038
Executive Director, UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Yury Fedotov: Statement on International Day of Sport for Peace and Development
April 5, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/856
The Secretary-General: Message for World Health Day
April 5, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1178
New Special Representative for the International Criminal Police Organizations presents credentials
April 6, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/857
The Secretary-General: Message on International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
April 6, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1348
President of the International Narcotics Control Board, Dr. Viroj Sumyai: Statement on World Health Day
April 9, 2018
UNIS/CP/1039
Chief Justices and other judicial professionals from across the world gather in Vienna for the launch of UNODC’s Global Judicial Integrity Network
April 9, 2018
UNIS/MA/216
MEDIA ADVISORY: Media representatives are invited to a Press Conference by the Special Rapporteur on Minority issues, Mr. Fernand de Varennes, on 13 April 2018, Ljubljana, Slovenia
April 9, 2018
UNIS/CP/1040
International community can do more to harness sport to engage youth and promote change, says UNODC chief at high-level event for International Day of Sport
April 10, 2018
UNIS/CP/1041
First Advisory Board of the Global Judicial Integrity Network appointed at Vienna launch
April 12, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1181
New Permanent Representative of Côte d’Ivoire presents credentials
April 12, 2018
UNIS/MA/217
MEDIA ADVISORY: Popular Chinese TV show Keep Running filmed at UN Vienna to be aired Friday 13 April
April 13, 2018
UNIS/OUS/394
Slovenia: UN expert commends protection of minorities, but urges more progress
April 16, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1182
New Permanent Representative of Tunisia presents credentials
April 17, 2018
UNIS/L/260
Bolivia (Plurinational State of) signs the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration
April 19, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1349
INCB/UPU act to help stem tide of trafficking in deadly synthetic opioids
April 23, 2018
UNIS/L/261
UNCITRAL meets in New York to consider possible reform of investor-State dispute settlement
April 23, 2018
UNIS/INF/537
Note to Correspondents on Meeting of the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Matthew Nimetz, with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
April 23, 2018
UNIS/MA/218
MEDIA ADVISORY: Meeting of the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Matthew Nimetz, with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
April 25, 2018
UNIS/OUS/395
UN Scientific Committee launches a new evaluation of thyroid cancer data in regions affected by the Chernobyl accident
April 25, 2018
UNIS/INF/538
Remarks of Mr. Matthew Nimetz, Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, following the meeting with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
April 26, 2018
UNIS/OUS/396
UNIDO at Hannover Messe 2018
April 27, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/858
The Secretary-General - Video Message for World Press Freedom Day - 3 May 2018
April 30, 2018
UNIS/INF/539
Note to Correspondents: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to visit Austria
May 2, 2018
UNIS/L/262
Successful conclusion of UNCITRAL meeting in New York to consider possible reform of investor-State dispute settlement
May 2, 2018
UNIS/CP/1042
UNODC and ICAO sign partnership to strengthen airport security against crime, terrorist threats
May 3, 2018
UNIS/MA/219
MEDIA ADVISORY: Event at the Vienna International Centre to celebrate Chinese Language Day - Monday, 7 May 2018, 12.30 p.m.
May 7, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1350
International Narcotics Control Board meets with civil society
May 8, 2018
UNIS/MA/220
MEDIA ADVISORY: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to address 27th session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
May 9, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1351
International Narcotics Control Board convenes for its 122nd session, renewing President’s mandate and electing new Bureau Members
May 11, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1183
New Permanent Representative of Panama presents credentials
May 11, 2018
UNIS/MA/221
MEDIA ADVISORY: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to visit Austria - Photo and media opportunities on Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 May 2018
May 11, 2018
UNIS/OS/494
First KiboCUBE satellite deployed from the International Space Station
May 14, 2018
UNIS/CP/1043
27th Crime Commission highlights joint action to address changing crime dynamics, cybercrime
May 14, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/859
The Secretary-General Remarks at press stakeout with his Excellency Mr. Sebastian Kurz, Federal Chancellor, of the Republic of Austria - Vienna, 14 May 2018
May 14, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/860
The Secretary-General: Remarks at press stakeout with his Excellency Mr. Alexander Van der Bellen, Federal President, of the Republic of Austria - Vienna, 14 May 2018
May 14, 2018
UNIS/CP/1044
Norwegian Prime Minister and UNODC Executive Director meet, welcome enhanced partnership to fight cybercrime
May 14, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/861
The Secretary-General: Remarks to the 27th session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
May 14, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/862
The Secretary-General: Remarks at press stakeout with her Excellency Ms. Karin Kneissl, Federal Minister for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs, of the Republic of Austria - Vienna, 14 May 2018
May 14, 2018
UNIS/CP/1045
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres highlights priorities, urgent need to tackle global threats at UN Crime Commission in Austria
May 15, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/863
The Secretary-General: Remarks Austrian World Summit
May 15, 2018
UNIS/CP/1046
UNODC, China to strengthen crime prevention, criminal justice cooperation through new joint action plan
May 18, 2018
UNIS/CP/1047
27th Crime Commission lays groundwork for further integrating prevention, criminal justice responses, says UNODC Executive Director
May 21, 2018
UNIS/MA/222
MEDIA ADVISORY: United Nations/ China Space Station Announcement of Opportunity Ceremony - 28 May 2018, 6:30 p.m.
May 22, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/864
The Secretary-General: Message on International Day for Biological Diversity - 22 May 2018
May 22, 2018
UNIS/INF/540
“Human rights no longer treated as a priority, but as a pariah,” Zeid tells 25th anniversary gathering in Vienna
May 22, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1352
International Narcotics Control Board concludes its 122nd session; treaty compliance critical to ensuring public health and wellbeing
May 23, 2018
UNIS/OS/495
Space exhibition to be open for the public at the Vienna International Centre with special guest United Nations Champion for Space Scott Kelly
May 23, 2018
UNIS/CP/1048
Event to mark 15th anniversary of the UN Convention against Corruption highlights links to peace and security, sustainable development
May 25, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/865
The Secretary-General: Message on Africa Day - 25 May 2018
May 28, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/866
The Secretary-General Message on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers - 29 May 2018
May 28, 2018
UNIS/OS/496
United Nations and China invite applications to conduct experiments on-board China’s Space Station
May 30, 2018
UNIS/OUS/397
Fourth Global Chemical Leasing award - call for entries
May 31, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1184
New Permanent Representative of Trinidad and Tobago presents credentials
June 1, 2018
UNIS/CP/1049
Statement attributable to the UNODC spokesperson on the situation in Bangladesh
June 5, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/867
The Secretary-General Message on World Environment Day - 5 June 2018
June 5, 2018
UNIS/CP/1050
Anti-corruption action needed to safeguard sports as tool for peace and development, says UNODC chief
June 6, 2018
UNIS/CP/1051
UNODC and INTERPOL reinforce joint action to counter crime, terrorism
June 7, 2018
UNIS/MA/223
MEDIA ADVISORY: Austrian President to open UNISPACE+50 High-level Segment in presence of dignitaries from around the world
June 7, 2018
UNIS/MA/224
MEDIA ADVISORY: Representatives from governments, private sector, civil society, academia and more than 20 space agencies to speak at UNISPACE+50 Symposium
June 8, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/868
The Secretary-General Message on World Oceans Day - 8 June 2018
June 12, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1185
New Permanent Representative of Angola presents credentials
June 13, 2018
UNIS/CP/1052
At least 2.5 million migrants smuggled worldwide in 2016, says UNODC study
June 13, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/869
The Secretary-General Message for International Albinism Awareness Day - 13 June 2018
June 13, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/870
The Secretary-General Message for 100-day Countdown to the International Day of Peace - 13 June 2018
June 14, 2018
UNIS/OUS/398
UN Scientific Committee to update Fukushima report
June 18, 2018
UNIS/OS/497
Team from the Mauritius Research Council selected for third round of KiboCUBE
June 19, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/871
The Secretary-General Message on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict - 19 June 2018
June 19, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/872
The Secretary-General Message for World Refugee Day - 20 June 2018
June 21, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1353
International Narcotics Control Board expresses deep concern about the legalization of cannabis for non-medical use in Canada
June 21, 2018
UNIS/OS/498
Public invited to see more than 40 space exhibitors from around the world and meet United Nations Champion for Space Scott Kelly
June 21, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1354
Statement attributable to the UNODC Spokesperson on Canada's Cannabis Act
June 22, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1355
Executive Director, UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Yury Fedotov: Statement on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking - 26 June 2018
June 25, 2018
UNIS/MA/225
MEDIA ADVISORY: UN expert group on mercenaries to visit Austria
June 26, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/874
The Secretary-General Message on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture - 26 June 2018
June 26, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/873
The Secretary-General Message on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking - 26 June 2018
June 26, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1357
International Narcotics Control Board: Message on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
June 26, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1356
World Drug Report 2018: opioid crisis, prescription drug abuse expands; cocaine and opium hit record highs
June 27, 2018
UNIS/CP/1053
Norway steps up the fight against illegal deforestation with UN and INTERPOL
June 27, 2018
UNIS/OS/499
UNISPACE+50 concludes with global commitment to cooperate in space and use space for sustainable development
June 27, 2018
UNIS/VIC/218
Invitation to mark International Danube Day 2018 - Danube Day 2018 "Get active for a healthier Danube!"
June 29, 2018
UNIS/OUS/399
Danube Day 2018: “Get active for a healthier Danube”
June 29, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/875
The Secretary-General Message on the International Day of Parliamentarism - 30 June 2018
July 2, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1186
New Permanent Representative of Iran presents credentials
July 3, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1358
International Narcotics Control Board holds side event on drug control, human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals at United Nations Headquarters
July 3, 2018
UNIS/MA/226
Exhibition “My Planet, My Future: Space for the Sustainable Development Goals”
July 6, 2018
UNIS/OS/500
UN-Space pledges greater use of space for sustainable development
July 9, 2018
UNIS/L/263
OPEC Fund to continue supporting the operation of the UNCITRAL Transparency Registry
July 9, 2018
UNIS/INF/541
UNOV Director-General meets Mayor of Vienna, welcomes support, cooperation to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
July 11, 2018
UNIS/OS/501
“My Planet, My Future: Space for the Sustainable Development Goals” exhibition opens in New York
July 13, 2018
UNIS/INF/542
United Nations Finalizes First Ever Global Compact for Migration
July 16, 2018
UNIS/L/264
UN Commission on International Trade Law concludes 51st Session in New York
July 17, 2018
UNIS/CP/1054
Executive Director, UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Yury Fedotov: Statement on Nelson Mandela International Day 2018, 18 July 2018
July 17, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1187
New Permanent Representative of Iceland presents credentials
July 17, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1188
New Permanent Representative of Cyprus presents credentials
July 18, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/876
The Secretary-General Message on Nelson Mandela International Day, 18 July 2018
July 18, 2018
UNIS/VIC/219
Students and young graduates convene to address world challenges at 24th Vienna International Model United Nations conference
July 25, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1190
New Permanent Representative of Pakistan presents credentials
July 25, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1359
Executive Director, UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Yury Fedotov: Statement on World Hepatitis Day
July 25, 2018
UNIS/L/265
Paraguay ratifies the United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
July 27, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/877
The Secretary-General António Guterres: Message on the World Day against Trafficking in Persons
July 27, 2018
UNIS/CP/1055
Executive Director, UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Yury Fedotov: Statement on World Day against Trafficking in Persons
September 5, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/1195
New Permanent Representative of Colombia presents credentials
September 6, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1196
New Permanent Representative of China presents credentials
September 6, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1197
New Permanent Representative of Denmark presents credentials
September 10, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1194
New Permanent Representative of Spain presents credentials
September 10, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1198
New Permanent Representative of Costa Rica presents credentials
September 10, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1360
INCB Learning project kicks off regional training for Francophone Africa in Dakar, Senegal
September 11, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1199
New Permanent Representative of Jordan presents credentials
September 11, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1200
New Permanent Representative of Estonia presents credentials
September 13, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1201
New Permanent Representative of Peru presents credentials
September 13, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/884
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day of Democracy
September 14, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/885
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
September 17, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/886
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres: Message to the 62nd General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency
September 18, 2018
UNIS/OS/502
Surya University of Indonesia selected for additional UNOOSA/JAXA KiboCUBE opportunity
September 20, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1202
New Permanent Representative of Oman presents credentials
September 20, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1203
New Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic presents his credentials
September 20, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1204
New Head of the Permanent Observer Mission for the League of Arab States presents credentials
September 26, 2018
UNIS/L/266
Azerbaijan accedes to the United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
September 28, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1361
INCB President urges Governments to prioritize access to controlled medicines and drug abuse prevention and treatment, addressing General Assembly high-level meeting on non-communicable diseases
October 2, 2018
UNIS/OS/503
UNOOSA and JAXA open fourth round of KiboCUBE
October 2, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1205
New Permanent Representative of Sweden presents credentials
October 2, 2018
UNIS/L/267
Gambia ratifies the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration
October 4, 2018
UNIS/MA/229
MEDIA ADVISORY: Press activities for 3rd Annual BRIDGE for Cities Event “Developing Green Economies for Cities”
October 4, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1206
New Permanent Representative of Malta presents credentials
October 5, 2018
UNIS/CP/1057
UNODC Executive Director congratulates UNODC Goodwill Ambassador Nadia Murad on Nobel Peace Prize
October 8, 2018
UNIS/MA/230
MEDIA ADVISORY: Combatting Transnational Organized Crime on UNODC’s agenda next week
October 9, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/888
The Secretary-General: Message on World Post Day
October 9, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/889
The Secretary-General: Message for World Mental Health Day
October 10, 2018
UNIS/MA/231
MEDIA ADVISORY: “Dieci storie proprio così” (Ten stories just like this)
October 10, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/890
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day of the Girl Child
October 11, 2018
UNIS/OS/504
Delta State University joins network of Regional Support Offices of UN-SPIDER
October 12, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/891
The Secretary-General: Message for International Day for Disaster Reduction
October 12, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/892
The Secretary-General: Message for the International Day of Rural Women
October 15, 2018
UNIS/CP/1058
UNODC Executive Director calls for renewed action against organized crime, human trafficking and illicit firearms through Palermo Convention
October 15, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/893
The Secretary-General: Message on World Food Day
October 15, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/894
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
October 16, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1208
New Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina presents credentials
October 17, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1362
Statement by the International Narcotics Control Board on the entry into force of Bill C-45 legalising cannabis for non-medical purposes in Canada
October 17, 2018
UNIS/CP/1059
UNODC’s Global Judicial Integrity Network launches unique online course on Judicial Ethics
October 19, 2018
UNIS/CP/1060
UNODC Executive Director welcomes governments’ decision on review mechanism for Palermo Convention
October 23, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/895
The Secretary-General: Message for United Nations Day
October 23, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1209
New Permanent Representative of the United States of America presents credentials
October 24, 2018
UNIS/MA/232
United Nations/Germany High Level Forum: The way forward after UNISPACE+50 and on Space2030
October 31, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/896
The Secretary-General: Message on World Cities Day - 31 October 2018
November 1, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1363
INCB begins its 123rd session, examining new legislative developments to comply with the conventions
November 2, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/897
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists - 2 November 2018
November 2, 2018
UNIS/SGSM/898
The Secretary-General: Message for World Tsunami Awareness Day - 5 November 2018
November 2, 2018
UNIS/MA/233
MEDIA ADVISORY: Education for the Rule of Law
November 6, 2018
UNIS/MA/234
MEDIA ADVISORY: Presentation on the Launch of the 2018 Edition of the World Disasters Report
November 6, 2018
UNIS/L/268
UN Commission on International Trade Law working group on reform of investor-State dispute settlement concludes meeting
November 6, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1364
Marking 50th anniversary, INCB met States to discuss the international drug control system, challenges and way forward
November 7, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1365
President of INCB addresses fifth intersessional meeting of Commission on Narcotic Drugs on treaty implementation
November 8, 2018
UNIS/OS/505
UNOOSA signs MoU with Bocconi University to collaborate in research on the space economy
November 12, 2018
UNIS/MA/236
MEDIA ADVISORY: Press Conference at VIC on the International Expert Conference on Human Rights of Older Persons
November 12, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1366
Trilateral cooperation between Japan, Russia and UNODC to support counter narcotics efforts of Afghanistan
November 13, 2018
UNIS/BIO/1210
New Permanent Representative of Georgia presents credentials
November 15, 2018
UNIS/MA/237
UN human rights experts suspend Hungary visit after access denied
November 16, 2018
UNIS/VIC/220
Director-General of the UN Office at Vienna Yury Fedotov welcomes Mayor of Vienna Michael Ludwig to the Vienna International Centre
November 16, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1367
International Narcotics Control Board concludes its 123rd session with treaty compliance and health and well-being at the core of deliberations
November 19, 2018
UNIS/NAR/1368
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UNIS/CP/1062
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UNIS/SGSM/901
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UNIS/SGSM/902
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