Press Releases

January 2, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1429
INCB holds consultations with Uruguay on cannabis legalization for non-medical purposes
January 4, 2021
UNIS/VIC/300
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
January 5, 2021
UNIS/VIC/301
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
January 6, 2021
UNIS/VIC/302
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
January 8, 2021
UNIS/VIC/303
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
January 11, 2021
UNIS/VIC/304
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
January 12, 2021
UNIS/VIC/305
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
January 13, 2021
UNIS/MA/282
Media Advisory: Virtual Press Briefing on priorities and key events for 2021 of the Vienna-based UN organizations and agencies
January 13, 2021
UNIS/VIC/306
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
January 14, 2021
UNIS/VIC/307
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
January 15, 2021
UNIS/VIC/308
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
January 18, 2021
UNIS/VIC/309
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
January 19, 2021
UNIS/VIC/310
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
January 21, 2021
UNIS/OS/544
UNOOSA and Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water reinforce their cooperation to promote use of space applications for water sustainability
January 21, 2021
UNIS/VIC/311
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
January 22, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1430
INCB holds Expert Group Meeting on control and monitoring requirements of cannabis and cannabis-related substances
January 25, 2021
UNIS/MA/238
MEDIA ADVISORY: Global Launch of the 2020 UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Global Report on Trafficking in Persons
January 25, 2021
UNIS/VIC/312
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
January 26, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1102
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
January 26, 2021
UNIS/OS/545
UNOOSA and United Kingdom sign agreement to promote space sustainability
January 26, 2021
UNIS/VIC/313
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
January 26, 2021
UNIS/OUS/418
Montenegro takes over ICPDR Presidency from Moldova for 2021
January 27, 2021
UNIS/OS/546
UNOOSA and Keldysh Institute announce opportunity for developing countries to receive telescopes and training
January 27, 2021
UNIS/VIC/314
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
January 28, 2021
UNIS/VIC/315
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
January 28, 2021
UNIS/MA/284
MEDIA ADVISORY: Media Accreditation for 14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice to be held in Japan now open
January 28, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1103
The Secretary-General: Informal Briefing to Member States on Priorities for 2021
January 29, 2021
UNIS/VIC/316
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
February 1, 2021
UNIS/VIC/317
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
February 2, 2021
UNIS/CP/1113
Share of children among trafficking victims increases, boys five times; COVID-19 seen worsening overall trend in human trafficking, says UNODC Report
February 2, 2021
UNIS/VIC/318
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
February 3, 2021
UNIS/VIC/319
Visit the United Nations in Vienna without leaving home
February 3, 2021
UNIS/VIC/320
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
February 4, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1104
The Secretary-General: Video Message on the International Day of Human Fraternity
February 9, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1431
International Narcotics Control Board concludes 130th session
February 9, 2021
UNIS/VIC/321
Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations
February 10, 2021
UNIS/OS/547
Media Advisory: Series of infographics and podcasts on space debris and how to address the risk they pose for the future of space activities
February 11, 2021
UNIS/OS/548
UNOOSA, ZARM and the German Aerospace Center open applications for fellowship to conduct microgravity experiments at the Bremen drop tower
February 11, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1105
The Secretary-General: Message for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 19, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1293
Permanent Representative of Nicaragua presents credentials
February 23, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1294
Permanent Representative of Argentina presents credentials
February 26, 2021
UNIS/CP/1114
UNODC Executive Director launches Strategic Vision for Africa 2030
March 3, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1107
The Secretary-General: Message on World Wildlife Day
March 5, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1432
INCB discusses supply of cannabis raw material and demand for cannabinoids with regulatory agencies, industry and international organizations
March 7, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1108
The Secretary-General: Remarks to the Opening of the 14th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
March 7, 2021
UNIS/CP/1115
Remarks by H.E. Mr. Volkan Bozkir President of the United Nations General Assembly: Opening of the Fourteenth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
March 7, 2021
UNIS/CP/1116
Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Ghada Waly: Remarks to the Opening of the 14th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
March 7, 2021
UNIS/CP/1117
Kyoto Crime Congress agrees strengthened prevention, justice responses to tackle growing crime threats and promote inclusive COVID-19 recovery
March 7, 2021
UNIS/CP/1118
Remarks by H.E. Mr. Volkan Bozkir President of the United Nations General Assembly: Special Event at the 14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
March 8, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1109
The Secretary-General: Video Message for International Women’s Day
March 8, 2021
UNIS/CP/1119
Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Ghada Waly: Message for International Women´s Day
March 8, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1433
International Narcotics Control Board welcomes Mark Colhoun as new Secretary
March 8, 2021
UNIS/L/310
Malawi accedes to Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
March 9, 2021
UNIS/OUS/419
A decade after the Fukushima accident: Radiation-linked increases in cancer rates not expected to be seen
March 9, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1434
INCB President addresses 14th UN Crime Congress in Kyoto, highlighting importance of proportionate responses to drug-related crimes and INCB efforts to address the synthetic drug epidemic
March 12, 2021
UNIS/CP/1120
Unique hybrid 14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice closes in Kyoto, Japan
March 15, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1295
Permanent Representative of Afghanistan presents credentials
March 17, 2021
UNIS/L/311
Belize accedes to Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
March 18, 2021
UNIS/MA/285
MEDIA ADVISORY: Global launch of the International Narcotics Control Board Annual Report 2020
March 19, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1110
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 19, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1113
The Secretary-General: Video Message on the International Day of Nowruz
March 19, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1111
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day of Forests
March 22, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1114
The Secretary-General: Message on World Water Day
March 22, 2021
UNIS/OUS/420
World Water Day 2021: valuing the water of our shared basin
March 23, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1112
The Secretary-General: Message on World Meteorological Day
March 24, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1116
The Secretary-General: Video Message on the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
March 24, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1115
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
March 24, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1117
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
March 24, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1435
Hidden epidemic of drug use among older people highlighted by International Narcotics Control Board’s Annual Report
March 25, 2021
UNIS/OS/549
UNOOSA launches third edition of Space4Youth competition
March 26, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1118
The Secretary-General: Video Message for Earth Hour 2021
March 29, 2021
UNIS/L/312
Peru accedes to the "Hamburg Rules"
April 1, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1119
The Secretary-General: Message on World Autism Awareness Day
April 1, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1120
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
April 6, 2021
UNIS/MA/286
MEDIA ADVISORY: Journalists invited to cover the 64th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
April 6, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1121
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
April 6, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1122
The Secretary-General: Message on World Health Day
April 6, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1123
The Secretary-General: Message on International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
April 7, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1436
Message by the President of the International Narcotics Control Board Cornelis P. de Joncheere on World Health Day 2021
April 8, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1124
The Secretary-General: Message to the International Romani Union
April 12, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1437
UNODC Executive Director, at 64th session of Commission on Narcotic Drugs, calls for redoubled efforts as COVID-19 compounds drug challenges
April 12, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1438
Statement by Cornelis P. de Joncheere, President of the International Narcotics Control Board: Sixty-fourth session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs: Ceremonial opening segment
April 19, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1296
Permanent Observer of the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization presents credentials
April 20, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1125
The Secretary-General: Message Marking International Girls in ICT Day 2021
April 20, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1126
The Secretary-General: Message for International Mother Earth Day
April 23, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1127
The Secretary-General: Message on World Malaria Day
April 23, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1128
The Secretary-General: Message on the 35th Anniversary of the Chernobyl Disaster
April 29, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1129
The Secretary-General: Message on International Jazz Day
April 29, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1130
The Secretary-General: Video Message on World Press Freedom Day 2021 “Journalism as a Public Good: 30 Years of the Windhoek Declaration”
May 7, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1297
Permanent Representative of Panama presents credentials
May 10, 2021
UNIS/MA/287
MEDIA ADVISORY: Journalists invited to cover the 30th session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
May 12, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1439
UNODC statement on the participation of Myanmar in United Nations intergovernmental meetings held in Vienna
May 14, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1131
The Secretary-General: Message for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
May 14, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1132
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
May 17, 2021
UNIS/CP/1121
UN Office on Drugs and Crime Executive Director calls on 30th Crime Commission to advance inclusive, integrated justice responses to crime threats amplified by COVID crisis
May 18, 2021
UNIS/OS/550
UNOOSA and Technovation sign agreement to help girls leverage space technologies for sustainable development
May 19, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1440
INCB discusses impact of illicit financial flows through drug trafficking on development and security with civil society
May 20, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1133
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day for Biological Diversity
May 20, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1441
The International Narcotics Control Board commences its 131st session, elects new President and Bureau Members, continues work to ensure availability of internationally controlled substances
May 21, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1134
The Secretary-General: Message on World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
May 21, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1298
Permanent Representative of Iceland presents credentials
May 24, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1135
The Secretary-General: Message on Africa Day
May 25, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1137
The Secretary-General: Message on the Day of Vesak
May 27, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1136
The Secretary-General: Message for the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
May 27, 2021
UNIS/MA/288
MEDIA ADVISORY: Journalists invited to cover the launch of the GlobE Network - Cross-border cooperation to end corruption
May 31, 2021
UNIS/OS/551
Government of Japan to support UNOOSA “Space Law for New Space Actors” project
May 31, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1442
International Narcotics Control Board concludes 131st session
June 1, 2021
UNIS/MA/289
Media Advisory: Launch of the Bee Blue Project - inauguration of beehives at the Vienna International Centre
June 3, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1140
The Secretary-General: Message on World Bicycle Day
June 3, 2021
UNIS/OS/552
UNOOSA and SGAC announce winners of 3rd edition of the Space4Youth competition on space for climate change mitigation and adaptation
June 3, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1443
UN welcomes creation of GlobE Network to end cross-border corruption
June 3, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1138
The Secretary-General: Message on World Environment Day
June 4, 2021
UNIS/OS/553
UNOOSA and Philippines Space Agency sign agreement to advance international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space
June 4, 2021
UNIS/VIC/322
Bees welcomed to the United Nations Headquarters in Vienna, ahead of World Environment Day
June 7, 2021
UNIS/L/313
Brazil signs the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation
June 7, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1139
The Secretary-General: Message for World Oceans Day
June 11, 2021
UNIS/L/314
European Union to continue supporting the operation of the UNCITRAL Transparency Registry
June 11, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1141
The Secretary-General: Message for the 100-Day Countdown to International Day of Peace 2021 – “Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World”
June 11, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1142
The Secretary-General: Message on International Albinism Awareness Day
June 15, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1143
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day of Family Remittances
June 16, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1146
The Secretary-General: Message on World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
June 17, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1299
Permanent Representative of Nigeria presents credentials
June 17, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1300
Permanent Representative of Syria presents credentials
June 17, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1301
Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic presents credentials
June 18, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1144
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
June 18, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1145
The Secretary-General: Video Message on World Refugee Day « Together we Heal, Learn and Shine »
June 18, 2021
UNIS/MA/290
MEDIA ADVISORY: Global launch of the 2021 World Drug Report
June 21, 2021
UNIS/INF/573
United Nations thanks Slovakia for its contribution to peacekeeping
June 22, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1147
The Secretary-General: Message on International Widows’ Day
June 22, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1148
The Secretary-General: Message on Public Service Day
June 22, 2021
UNIS/OS/554
Mauritius deploys first satellite thanks to UNOOSA and JAXA KiboCUBE programme
June 24, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1444
UNODC World Drug Report 2021: pandemic effects ramp up drug risks, as youth underestimate cannabis dangers
June 24, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1445
Executive Director of UNODC, Ghada Waly: Statement for International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
June 25, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1446
President of INCB, Jagjit Pavadia: Statement on the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
June 25, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1149
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
June 25, 2021
UNIS/OUS/421
65 years of UN Scientific Committee on Effects of Atomic Radiation: Committee endorses report on occupational exposure to radiation, at its 2021 session
June 28, 2021
UNIS/CP/1123
UNODC Highlights Lack of Justice for Migrants Abused on Smuggling Routes
June 29, 2021
UNIS/OUS/422
Danube Day 2021: “Discover Danube!”
June 29, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1302
Permanent Observer of the Inter-Parliamentary Union to the United Nations (Vienna) presents credentials
June 30, 2021
UNIS/OUS/423
ICPDR Public Consultation Workshop: “Our Opinion – Our Danube” a resounding success
July 5, 2021
UNIS/INF/574
Next 18 months seen as pivotal in global efforts to reverse punishing pandemic impacts and boost actions to achieve key goals
July 6, 2021
UNIS/INF/575
The G20 Faces Three Big Tests - Op-Ed by the UN Secretary-General
July 7, 2021
UNIS/CP/1124
COVID-19 and Crime: The Impact of the Pandemic on Human Trafficking
July 8, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1150
Message of the Secretary-General on the Four Millionth Death from the COVID-19 Pandemic
July 13, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1303
Permanent Representative of Viet Nam presents credentials
July 13, 2021
UNIS/OUS/424
Gerd Müller of Germany chosen as next UNIDO Director General
July 14, 2021
UNIS/OS/555
UNOOSA and JAXA open 7th round of the KiboCUBE programme to deploy a satellite from the International Space Station
July 15, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1152
The Secretary-General: Video Message Calling for the Observance of the Olympic Truce for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo
July 16, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1151
The Secretary-General: Message on Nelson Mandela International Day
July 16, 2021
UNIS/CP/1125
One in three people globally imprisoned without trial, while overcrowding puts prisoners at risk of contracting COVID-19, says UNODC’s first global research on imprisonment
July 19, 2021
UNIS/L/315
The UNCITRAL Secretariat holds series of events to highlight technical assistance to States in commercial law reform and COVID-19 economic recovery
July 21, 2021
UNIS/L/316
Benin ratifies the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor State Arbitration
July 22, 2021
UNIS/L/317
UNCITRAL adopts the Legislative Recommendations on Insolvency of Micro and Small Enterprises
July 22, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1447
INCB President presents 2020 reports to Economic and Social Council and highlights contributions to Sustainable Development Goals
July 27, 2021
UNIS/L/318
UNCITRAL adopts the Legislative Guide on Limited Liability Enterprises
July 27, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1153
The Secretary-General: Message on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
July 27, 2021
UNIS/CP/1126
Executive Director of UNODC, Ghada Waly: Message on World Day against Trafficking in Persons
August 2, 2021
UNIS/INF/576
The United Nations thanks Austria for its contribution to peacekeeping
August 4, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1304
Permanent Representative of Germany presents credentials
August 5, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1305
Permanent Representative of Chile presents credentials
August 5, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1306
Permanent Representative of Slovakia presents credentials
August 5, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1307
Permanent Representative of Mauritius presents credentials
August 6, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1154
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
August 9, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1155
The Secretary-General: Statement on the IPCC working group I report on the physical science basis of the sixth assessment
August 9, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1155
The Secretary-General: Statement on the IPCC working group I report on the physical science basis of the sixth assessment
August 11, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1156
Secretary-General’s video message: International Youth Day 2021
August 19, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1157
The Secretary-General: Written Message on World Humanitarian Day
August 20, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1158
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
August 20, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1159
The Secretary-General: Message for the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
August 24, 2021
UNIS/L/319
Iraq ratifies the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor State Arbitration
August 27, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1161
The Secretary-General: Message for the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 29, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1160
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day against Nuclear Tests
August 31, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1162
The Secretary-General: Message on the Observation of the International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1163
Secretary-General’s statement on Afghanistan
September 1, 2021
UNIS/OS/556
UNOOSA and ESA open opportunity to conduct hypergravity experiments
September 2, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1309
Permanent Representative of New Zealand presents credentials
September 2, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1308
Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan presents credentials
September 3, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1310
Permanent Representative of the Kyrgyzstan presents credentials
September 6, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1164
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
September 6, 2021
UNIS/L/320
Honduras ratifies the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation
September 7, 2021
UNIS/OS/557
Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space endorses the “Space2030” Agenda and advances its agenda on several key items
September 9, 2021
UNIS/CP/1127
First Global Parliamentary Summit on Counter-Terrorism
September 13, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1165
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day of Democracy
September 13, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1311
Permanent Representative of Lithuania presents credentials
September 15, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1166
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
September 16, 2021
UNIS/L/321
Entry into force of the UNCITRAL Expedited Arbitration Rules
September 16, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1312
Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe presents credentials
September 16, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1313
Permanent Representative of Sweden presents credentials
September 17, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1167
The Secretary-General: Message on International Equal Pay Day
September 20, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1168
The Secretary-General: Message for the International Day of Peace
September 21, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1314
Permanent Observer for the Cooperation Council of the Arab States of the Gulf presents credentials
September 21, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1315
Permanent Representative of Malaysia presents credentials
September 24, 2021
UNIS/MA/291
Media Advisory: New home for Newton’s Space Sapling - tree planting ceremony at United Nations in Vienna
September 24, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1170
The Secretary-General: Message for the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
September 27, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1171
The Secretary-General: Written Message on World Tourism Day 2021 - “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”
September 28, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1316
Permanent Representative of Canada presents credentials
September 28, 2021
UNIS/OS/558
Newton’s space sapling planted at the United Nations in Vienna
September 29, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1172
The Secretary-General: Written Message on World Maritime Day 2021 - “Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future”
September 30, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1173
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day of Older Persons
October 1, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1174
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day of Non-Violence
October 1, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1175
The Secretary-General: Message on World Habitat Day 2021
October 7, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1176
The Secretary-General: Message on World Post Day 2021
October 7, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1177
The Secretary-General: Message on World Mental Health Day 2021
October 8, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1178
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day of the Girl
October 11, 2021
UNIS/MA/292
MEDIA ADVISORY: Hybrid Briefing on ‘Our Common Agenda’ and the Secretary-General’s vision and strategic priorities
October 12, 2021
UNIS/MA/293
MEDIA ADVISORY: United Nations anti-corruption gathering to meet in Sharm El-Sheik in December
October 13, 2021
UNIS/L/322
Turkey ratifies the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation
October 15, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1179
The Secretary-General: Written Message on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
October 15, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1180
The Secretary-General: Video Message for World Food Day
October 22, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1181
The Secretary-General: Message on the United Nations Day
October 27, 2021
UNIS/OS/559
UNOOSA and Airbus pick African team to fly free climate monitoring payload on the International Space Station
October 27, 2021
UNIS/OS/560
UN Office for Outer Space Affairs and United Kingdom reinforce cooperation to promote space sustainability
October 28, 2021
UNIS/OS/561
UNOOSA and MBRSC sign a Memorandum of Understanding for satellite payload hosting
October 29, 2021
UNIS/MA/294
Media Advisory: Hungary’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
October 29, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1182
The Secretary-General: Message on World Cities Day 2021
November 1, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1183
The Secretary-General: Remarks to the World Leaders Summit COP 26
November 1, 2021
UNIS/INF/577
The Glasgow Climate Test - Op-Ed by António Guterres
November 2, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1184
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
November 4, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1448
The International Narcotics Control Board commences its 132nd session, continues work to support Member States in treaty implementation and progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals
November 9, 2021
UNIS/CP/1128
IOC and UNODC extend collaboration to fight corruption and crime in sport
November 12, 2021
UNIS/MA/295
Media Advisory: GlobE Network Members Meeting
November 15, 2021
UNIS/CP/1129
'Stop punishing human trafficking victims' says leading UN Forum
November 16, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1449
Afghan opiates supply 8 out of 10 opiate users worldwide, UNODC finds, as experts meet in Vienna to combat illicit trafficking
November 17, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1185
The Secretary-General: Message on World Toilet Day
November 17, 2021
UNIS/L/323
Iraq accedes to Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
November 18, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1450
UNODC’s ‘Super Skills’ supports skill development for vulnerable children worldwide
November 19, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1186
The Secretary-General: Message on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
November 19, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1317
Permanent Representative of Ecuador presents credentials
November 19, 2021
UNIS/BIO/1318
Permanent Representative of Bhutan presents credentials
November 19, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1451
UN Office on Drugs and Crime launches Synthetic Drug Strategy to prevent global crisis
November 19, 2021
UNIS/VIC/323
Message from the Executive Heads of the main Vienna International Centre-based organizations
November 22, 2021
UNIS/NAR/1452
International Narcotics Control Board concludes 132th session
November 25, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1187
The Secretary-General: Video Message Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls
November 25, 2021
UNIS/CP/1130
Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Ghada Waly: Statement for 2021 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
November 25, 2021
UNIS/CP/1131
UNODC Research: 2020 saw a woman or girl being killed by someone in their family every 11 minutes
November 26, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1188
The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
November 26, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1189
The Secretary-General: Message on the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare
November 26, 2021
UNIS/MA/296
MEDIA ADVISORY: United Nations Industrial Development Organization General Conference: Member States scheduled to confirm new Director General
November 30, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1190
The Secretary-General: Message on World AIDS Day
November 30, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1191
The Secretary-General: Message on International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
December 1, 2021
UNIS/SGSM/1192
The Secretary-General: Message on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 1, 2021
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UNIS/CP/1134
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UNIS/MA/297
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UNIS/CP/1136
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UNIS/SGSM/1196
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UNIS/CP/1141
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UNIS/SGSM/1198
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